The crypto market shows mixed signals with a 0.34% market cap increase to $2.3T, while trading volume fell by 16.99%. Bitcoin rose by 0.50% to $66,896.80, and Ethereum dropped by 0.18% to $2,053.15. Key gainers include PEPE, TRUMP IP, and TRUMP MOG, which saw significant price increases. DeFi TVL decreased by 0.35%, and NFT sales volume fell by 5.18%. Notably, Drift Protocol experienced a 40% loss after a breach, and Charles Schwab plans Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading in 2026.

The Trump administration submitted a $1.5 trillion defense spending request to Congress on April 3 --- the largest military budget proposal in U.S. history --- pairing record military outlays with cuts to domestic programs in a fiscal combination that signals sustained inflation pressure and a

President Trump has fired Pam Bondi and replaced her with Todd Blanche as interim U.S. Attorney General --- handing control of the Justice Department to the official who dismantled the DOJ's crypto enforcement unit in April 2025 and holds up to $485,000 in personal digital asset holdings.

The White House no longer has a dedicated crypto policy leader following Trump's appointment of JD Vance as "Fraud Czar." This shift comes after David Sacks's departure, leaving crypto legislation stalled. The focus on fraud enforcement contrasts with the lack of crypto policy leadership during a crucial legislative period.

Crude oil rose to over $100 a barrel while Bitcoin fell 2% after a national address by US President Donald Trump on the conflict in Iran, where he vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next few weeks.  Speaking at the White House on Wednesday during an address to the nation, Trump said the US

President Donald Trump announced on April 2, 2026 that he has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi and appointed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as interim head of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Boxing champion Mike Tyson will attend a TRUMP token luncheon hosted at Mar-a-Lago on April 25 and give a speech. Entry to the event is tiered by the holders’ rankings: the first 297 holders can attend the luncheon, and the first 29 can enjoy VIP treatment. WLFI is integrating traditional finance with the crypto space, advancing the drive toward compliance, and attracting multiple financial titans to participate.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, appointed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General, and dissolved the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, issuing a memorandum to halt regulatory enforcement against the crypto industry. When Blanche signed this memorandum, he still held crypto assets, which allegedly violated ethical standards and sparked legal disputes; whether transferring his assets into his family’s name can eliminate the conflict of interest remains controversial.

The Trump administration has recently intervened in a lawsuit involving the CFTC and the regulators of gambling in three states, challenging the states’ authority to regulate prediction markets. The CFTC argues that, under the Commodity Exchange Act, it has exclusive jurisdiction over these markets, and accuses the states of overstepping their authority in an attempt to change the nature of the wagering event contracts. This lawsuit reflects regulatory actions by 11 states regarding prediction markets, each facing different legal challenges. If a federal court sides with the CFTC, it will help provide legal protection for prediction markets; otherwise, it will increase operational uncertainty.

Trump, in a speech on April 2, warned Iran, causing market risk sentiment to contract sharply; Bitcoin fell by about 4%, hitting a low of $65,789. Rising oil prices and a strengthening dollar index intensified macro pressure, further impacting the market. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin may face a key support level at $64,000.