Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: President Trump declared on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has sealed the Strait of Hormuz pending an Iran deal. Iran seized
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his
Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization
Key Takeaways: Ontario Bill 107 would ban online gambling ads across TV, social media, and paid sponsorships. Fines reach C$1 million; second conviction triggers license
Bitget and Block Scholes: Traders Increasingly Adopt 24/7 Tokenized Markets for Real-Time Macro Hedging
A new report from cryptocurrency platform Bitget and institutional research firm Block Scholes indicates a growing convergence between digital assets and traditional financial markets, driven
Uzbekistan President Signs Decree Establishing Specialized Crypto-Mining Hub
Key Takeaways: On April 17, 2026, the Uzbekistan President signed decree PQ-143 to launch the Besqala Mining Valley in Karakalpakstan. NAPP will streamline licensing as
Maya Wins Neobank of the Year at The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2026
Philippine digital banking platform Maya has been recognized as “Neobank of the Year” and awarded for “Best Digital Fraud Protection Experience” at The Asset Triple
Brian Armstrong Says Base Is the Best Chain for Trading, Payments, and Agents
Key Takeaways: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong named Base the top chain for trading, payments, and AI agents on April 23, 2026. Base commands roughly 46%
Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya
Key Takeaways: Credit Bank PLC and Anzens launched a pilot to slash cross-border payment fees to a flat 1.5%. Stablecoins now drive 43% of African
South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on April 21, 2026, made CBDC and deposit tokens the centerpiece of his inaugural
Circle, OSL Expand USDC Access as Asia Cross-Border Demand Grows
Key Takeaways: OSL Group expanded USDC access across trading, payments, and settlement. Circle strengthens regulated stablecoin rails for institutional liquidity in Asia. Eligible clients gain