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Schiff Warns 'Affordability Crisis Will Get Worse' as Trump Eyes Iran 25% Tariffs

RegulationMar 30

Proposed U.S. tariffs tied to Iran-linked trade could ripple through global supply chains, lifting import costs and worsening household affordability as China’s central role magnifies indirect exposure under President Trump’s evolving sanctions strategy. Schiff Warns Iran-Linked Tariffs Could Push Prices Higher Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media platform X on Feb. 8 a warning about potential tariff escalation under President Donald Trump, arguing that proposed penalties tied to Iran-linked trade could intensify cost pressures for U.S. consumers. He stated: “Trump threatened to hit Americans with 25% tariffs on imports from countries that directly or indirectly do…

OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry

ExchangesMar 30

OKX does not plan to rush into public markets in the U.S., even as the crypto exchange pushes deeper into global expansion and tokenized finance. “We will go public when we have confidence that we can give back shareholder value,” said Haider Rafique, the firm’s general manager and chief marketing officer, during a conversation at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on Thursday. “If we are not confident that we can do that, I don’t think there’s going to be any desire for us to go into the public markets.” The stance comes as OKX recently secured a strategic…

PBOC injects $86.5B to ease $456B liquidity strain ahead of Lunar New Year

RegulationMar 30

China offset its $456 billion liquidity pressure by having the PBoC inject nearly $87 billion to ward off the anticipated seasonal cash crunch during the Lunar New Year. The PBoC has also reduced its medium-term lending facility by 10 bps to 1.4%, down from January’s 1.5% to revive economic growth. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) responded to the anticipated seasonal cash crunch ahead of the Lunar New Year by boosting the supply of money, with China’s Industrial Securities noting that the surge in cash demand followed a predictable trend in household behavior. The Chinese central bank is hoping to…

The SEC explains how it's viewing a crypto security: State of Crypto

LegalMar 30

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission published interpretive guidance explaining how they might define what is or isn't a security in crypto; the CFTC also issued a no-action letter for a non-custodial wallet provider to facilitate derivatives and prediction markets transactions; Arizona is filing criminal charges against a prediction market provider; and by the way we kind-of-sort-of have hints of movement on market structure legislation. What a week, huh? You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. The narrative…

Kraken Adds 0G, SKY, and QNT to Margin Trading Lineup

ExchangesMar 30

Kraken has expanded its margin trading offerings to include three new tokens: 0G (a decentralized AI data availability layer), $SKY (the rebranded governance token of the former MakerDAO ecosystem), and $QNT (Quant Network's enterprise blockchain interoperability token). — With these additions, Kraken Pro now supports over 250 margin-enabled trading pairs. This isn't a yield opportunity or airdrop — it's a trading infrastructure update. For traders who have been waiting to take leveraged positions on these specific assets, Kraken is now one of the venues where that's possible. The full details are available on the Kraken blog announcement. How It Works…

‘I Trust It Will Reach Trump’s Desk’

LegalMar 30

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins made one of the most significant announcements in the history of American crypto regulation on Tuesday, declaring that Bitcoin, Ethereum and a broad range of digital assets are formally exempt from securities laws, a ruling that draws a clear legal line under more than ten years of industry confusion and enforcement-by-ambiguity. Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026, Atkins unveiled a new token taxonomy and investment contract interpretation framework that the SEC is implementing immediately. “The SEC’s persistent failure to provide clarity on this question is over,” Atkins told attendees. What the Framework…

Alchemy Pay Secures Pivotal Hong Kong License Expansion for Crypto Trading Services

ExchangesMar 30

In a significant move for Asia’s digital asset landscape, Alchemy Pay has secured regulatory approval to expand its financial services license in Hong Kong, now explicitly encompassing virtual asset trading. This pivotal development, announced in Hong Kong, positions the payment gateway as a key connector between established financial systems and the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Alchemy Pay Expands Regulatory Footprint in Hong Kong Alchemy Pay, a prominent cryptocurrency payment gateway, recently received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Consequently, the company can now broaden the scope of its existing Type 1 license. This license, initially for dealing…

Ethereum Price Faces Downside Risk, Bears Prepare for Fresh Move

EthereumMar 30

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. $ETH is now consolidating above $2,140 and is struggling to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,150 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,205 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,050 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

XRP Was the Only Top Asset to Record Positive ETF Flows Last Week

RegulationMar 30

$XRP emerged as the only top asset to record positive ETF flows last week despite the bloodbath that ravaged the market. The crypto market witnessed one of its worst performances last week, with Feb. 5 particularly standing out. Specifically, the market lost $310 billion in valuation that day, representing its worst day since Oct. 10, 2025, when it lost $383 billion during a steep crash that resulted in over $19 billion worth of liquidations. $XRP was one of the hardest hit during the Feb. 5 decline, but institutional adoption continued to trickle upward despite the price struggles. Specifically, last week,…

CZ Pushes Back on Negative Narratives, Sees U.S. as Future Crypto Hub

LegalMar 30

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), one of the most prominent figures in the crypto industry, has shared his beliefs on the growth trajectory of the budding sector. As the founder and former CEO of Binance, CZ has witnessed the industry’s growth over the past decade. The billionaire believes more development, including broader institutional adoption and mainstream recognition, awaits the industry in the future. Addressing the Negative Narrative The Binance founder shared his opinions during an interview with The Digital Chamber (TDC). TDC is an American blockchain advocacy group that hosted the just-concluded DC Blockchain Summit. CZ discussed with TDC founder and board…