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Paxos Labs, a startup under stablecoin issuer Paxos, has raised $12 million in a seed round led by Blockchain Capital, according to Fortune. The company plans to offer stablecoin issuance and management services for enterprises.

Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh is reported to have cleared a hurdle that was blocking his confirmation, according to Fox Business. U.S. Senator Scott said Warsh's hearing is scheduled for next week and his confirmation is expected to pass.

Further negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have not yet been confirmed, Walter Bloomberg reported, citing CNN. The report follows earlier news that U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams were scheduled to return to Islamabad, Pakistan, later this week to resume talks. However, Iran has stated that there was no agreement to hold a second round of discussions. The U.S. is reportedly discussing additional in-person meetings before the current ceasefire deadline expires, but it remains unclear whether the negotiations will actually take place.

Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody, a cryptocurrency custody firm under Standard Chartered, have joined the stablecoin and payments-focused blockchain Tempo as validators, Unfolded reported.

Tether has announced the launch of its new Tether Wallet (tether.wallet), which supports USDT, USAT, XAUT, and BTC.

Iran is considering a temporary suspension of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an official. The move is reportedly aimed at preventing any disruption to ongoing negotiations.

French President Macron announced on April 14 that he had spoken separately with the Iranian president and U.S. President Donald Trump the previous day to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Macron urged a swift resumption of negotiations that have stalled in Islamabad and stressed that the ceasefire agreement must be strictly implemented by all countries, including Lebanon. He also called for the unconditional and prompt restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, without any restrictions or tolls. Additionally, Macron revealed that France and the UK will host a virtual meeting in Paris on April 17 for non-belligerent nations to discuss a multilateral defensive mission aimed at restoring navigational freedom in the strait when conditions permit.

According to an analysis by CryptoSlate, Bitcoin must defend the $73,500 level to continue its rally toward $77,000, following its recent breakout past several key resistance points. The outlet noted that BTC has moved beyond its previous inability to overcome the strong resistance at $71,500, establishing a new foundation for gains. The market is now focused on whether Bitcoin can hold the range between $73,518 and $73,764 as support. If this level holds, the next target is the $77,000–$78,000 zone. However, a failure to maintain this support would weaken the bullish structure and likely lead to a retest of $71,500. CryptoSlate concluded that the current price action represents the beginning of a structural shift, with former resistance turning into support, rather than just a simple rebound.

Rakuten Wallet, operated by Japan's largest e-commerce company, has added XRP as a payment method, according to cryptocurrency newsletter Coin Bureau. Users can now use their loyalty points to purchase XRP and spend it at various affiliated merchants across Japan.

Cardano (ADA) network activity has seen a significant increase over the past three months, The Crypto Basic reported. Citing data from staking infrastructure provider Everstake, the report noted that the network's daily active addresses rose by 1464% to 12,000 during this period. Over the same timeframe, the number of ADA transactions surged by 4278% to 120,000. Everstake explained that a simultaneous increase in user engagement and transaction volume can be interpreted as a genuine rise in demand, adding that network activity typically declines during market downturns as users adopt a more cautious stance.

According to CoinMarketCap, RaveDAO (RAVE) has entered the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The token is trading at $14.38, up approximately 5,589% over the past week.

A whale associated with crypto financial services firm BIT (formerly Matrixport) has taken a $5.8 million profit by partially closing long positions in 700 BTC ($52 million) and 6,000 ETH ($14.34 million), according to Lookonchain. The whale still holds a long position of 114,000 ETH, with an unrealized profit of $34.4 million.

Losses from hacking and fraud in the Web3 market totaled $464.5 million in the first quarter. According to a report by blockchain security firm Hacken, phishing and social engineering attacks accounted for the largest portion of the 43 incidents, with damages amounting to $306 million. Exploits of smart contract vulnerabilities resulted in $86.2 million in losses, while key theft and cloud breaches caused another $71.9 million in damages.

Binance has announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals on the BTC network starting at 2:55 a.m. UTC on April 15. The suspension is for wallet maintenance.

Deutsche Börse, the operator of Germany's stock exchange, has invested $200 million in cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, BWE News reported.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may significantly raise its inflation forecast at its monetary policy meeting this month due to the impact of rising oil prices, according to sources. Oil prices have climbed by around 50% since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war, and the BOJ is expected to lift its core inflation forecast for the current fiscal year from the existing 1.9%. The economic growth forecast, however, could be revised downward as uncertainty in the Middle East is unlikely to be resolved in the short term. The BOJ is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision and publish its economic outlook report on April 28. The sources noted that while some believe it is not the right time to fuel expectations of a rate hike amid the geopolitical uncertainty, others argue that an increase is necessary to address upside inflation risks. This suggests that divisions within the policy board could widen at this month's meeting.

The Coinbase BTC premium, a key indicator of U.S. demand, has reached its highest level since October of last year, suggesting a partial recovery in spot buying pressure. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, noted that the current higher price of BTC on Coinbase compared to other exchanges indicates that U.S.-based buying is supporting recent demand. He explained that while the premium had previously turned negative—a bearish signal—its shift back into positive territory suggests that demand is gradually stabilizing. The Coinbase premium is currently at 0.05%.

Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stated in an interview with BeInCrypto that cryptocurrency is the future of finance. He expressed confidence that this would be the case, adding that the existing financial model has reached the end of its life. Musk emphasized the simplicity of cryptocurrency compared to the complexity of the banking system. He also noted that he once met with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and received cryptocurrency directly, bypassing traditional banking channels. Musk added that his two sons, Elon and Kimbal, hold 23,400 BTC.

The next round of talks between the United States and Iran could be held this week or early next week, an official from the Iranian embassy in Pakistan said.

The UK's Liberal Democrats have called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over his promotional activities for Bitcoin, Cointelegraph reported. The party raised concerns about Farage appearing in a promotional video for Stack BTC, a Bitcoin-hoarding company listed on the London Stock Exchange, while simultaneously holding a stake in the firm. Farage has previously taken a pro-crypto stance, stating he would accept political donations in cryptocurrency, and has invested approximately £260,000 in Stack BTC.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced the listing of Zama (ZAMA) for trading against the South Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT). Trading is set to commence at 10:00 a.m. UTC today.

According to four sources, U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams will return to Islamabad, Pakistan, later this week to resume peace talks.

Streami, the operator of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Gopax, achieved a net profit in 2025 despite a widening operating loss, driven by a surge in valuation gains on its digital asset holdings, Digital Asset reported. According to a filing on April 14 with the Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System (DART), Streami posted revenue of approximately 4.33 billion won ($3.33 million), an operating loss of around 7.68 billion won ($5.90 million), and a net profit of about 13.12 billion won ($10.09 million) for the year.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced a delay in the launch of deposit and withdrawal services and the start of trading for Canton (CC). A new schedule for the services and listing has not yet been disclosed.

U.S. Republican Senator Thom Tillis plans to release a draft compromise this week aimed at resolving the dispute over stablecoin interest provisions within a proposed crypto market structure bill known as CLARITY, The Block reported. The banking industry continues to oppose the inclusion of interest on stablecoins, citing potential risks of deposit outflows and financial system disruption. In contrast, the crypto industry, including Coinbase, argues that omitting the provision would stifle innovation. Tillis added that the current draft is incorporating feedback from both the banking and crypto sectors and remains open to further amendments. He also suggested the possibility of hosting a debate with representatives from both sides to resolve the matter.