Hong Kong Chief Executive Cites Virtual Currency Risks in Halting Basketball Betting Tax

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Backs Crypto Integration, Opposes CBDC

Abstract: Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh argues digital assets are already part of U.S. finance, rejects a central bank digital currency, and favors market-led crypto innovation. He disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, inviting questions about independence. Summary: Warsh, Trump's Fed nominee, says digital assets are integral to U.S. finance, rejects a CBDC, and favors market-driven crypto innovation; he disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, raising independence concerns.

SEC Chair Atkins: Tokenized securities regulation is being “reset,” signing an MOU with the CFTC

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, in a keynote address at the Washington Economic Club on April 21 marking his one-year anniversary as chair, announced a “reset” plan for digital asset regulation surrounding its “A-C-T” strategy (Advancing, Clarifying, Transforming). The core elements include an “Innovation Exemption” mechanism, a five-category token classification framework, and a memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

35% of European Investors Would Switch Banks for Better Crypto Services, MiCA Adoption Accelerates

Gate News message, April 22 — A survey by Boerse Stuttgart Digital found that 35% of European investors would consider switching banks for better cryptocurrency services, highlighting how digital assets are beginning to influence banking relationships across the continent. The survey covered

U.S. Navy admiral: Bitcoin has become a tool for America’s “power projection,” and cyber security should have major scientific significance

U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Tuesday at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin, as a means of power projection, is “a very valuable computer science tool,” and he noted that Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) technology “imposes greater costs on attackers trying to breach networks,” adding that its cybersecurity applications have “very important” computer science significance.

Ripple CEO praises SEC’s new direction, and U.S. crypto regulation enters a reset mode

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly praised the regulatory shift driven by the newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Paul Atkins, on April 20, describing it as “a refreshing breath of sanity that helps people regain their composure.” Garlinghouse viewed the SEC’s policy pivot as the key driver behind an improvement in sentiment across the U.S. crypto market.

Russia’s State Duma has passed a crypto bill on first reading, with the central bank taking the lead in regulating bitcoin and other assets

The Russian State Duma passed on first reading the bill “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” on April 22, with 327 lawmakers voting in favor. Once the bill formally takes effect, cryptocurrencies will be legalized in Russia, allowing ordinary Russian citizens to legally buy digital assets through licensed intermediary institutions. The Bank of Russia (CBR) will become the primary regulator, responsible for issuing licenses and approving or banning crypto transactions.