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Robinhood has announced the listing of spot Zcash (ZEC).

Tether has announced the freezing of 344 million USDT held in addresses linked to illicit activities. The company explained that the action was taken after receiving information from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding illegal activities such as sanctions evasion and criminal networks. Tether added that it has frozen a total of over $4.4 billion to date, with $2.1 billion of that amount related to cases involving U.S. authorities.

The Aurise Foundation, an Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) project, has announced the launch of its gold yield-bearing token, XAUE. The token is designed as a treasury layer for Tether Gold (XAUT), with ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha contributing an initial reserve of $76 million.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has ordered the Navy to sink all ships, regardless of size, that are laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that U.S. Navy minesweepers are currently clearing the strait and have already sunk 159 vessels. Trump also stated he will order the operation to continue and be expanded threefold.

Bitcoin-focused financial services application Fold (FLD) has announced the launch of a corporate Bitcoin bonus program. Under the program, companies can set bonus amounts aligned with their payroll cycles, and Fold will manage the conversion to an equivalent value in BTC, along with custody, vesting, and distribution. The company noted that the program can encourage long-term employee retention by offering vesting schedules for the bonuses. Fold plans to use this initiative as a launchpad to expand into the corporate Bitcoin financial services market.

U.S. initial jobless claims for last week totaled 214,000, exceeding the forecast of 211,000. Weekly jobless claims are a key indicator the Federal Reserve uses to gauge the labor market when making interest rate decisions. A higher-than-expected figure can signal an increase in layoffs and a cooling labor market, potentially providing the Fed with a reason to lower interest rates. Conversely, a lower-than-expected number suggests a robust labor market, which could lead the Fed to hold or raise rates to focus on curbing inflation.

USDT issuer Tether has frozen two addresses holding a combined $344 million in the stablecoin, on-chain analyst MLM (@mlmabc) reported via X. The addresses held $213 million and $131 million, respectively. The reason for the freeze has not been disclosed.

The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) is approaching $30 billion, according to an analysis by Chainalysis. The firm noted that a surge in institutional fund inflows has established the RWA market as a key driver for new institutional investors to enter the on-chain space. Chainalysis highlighted the asset-backed credit sector in particular, which has expanded rapidly to a $1 billion market in just six months.

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) is operating a Bitcoin node for national security and to expand its military influence relative to China, according to Commander Samuel Paparo. Speaking at a U.S. House Armed Services Committee hearing, Paparo stated that the node is not for mining but is used to monitor network activity and conduct various tests, including network security using the Bitcoin protocol, CoinDesk reported. A day earlier, Paparo had also remarked on Bitcoin's potential as a national security tool for the United States. CoinDesk noted the move is highly unusual, as it involves the U.S. military participating in the Bitcoin network, which is designed to resist control by central authorities.

Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has criticized Justin Sun's lawsuit as a desperate attempt to divert attention. According to DL News, Witkoff emphasized that Sun's claims are completely baseless and that the lawsuit will be dismissed. Justin Sun filed a lawsuit yesterday against World Liberty Financial for fraud and extortion, alleging the firm abused its token permissions.

An Iranian diplomatic source told Russian news agency RIA Novosti on April 23 that preparations for negotiations between Iran and the United States in Pakistan could see a breakthrough as soon as tonight or tomorrow.

Flying Tulip, a DeFi platform under development by Sonic (S) co-founder Andre Cronje, has introduced a circuit breaker feature to delay withdrawals during abnormal fund outflows, Cointelegraph reported. This safety measure comes amid a surge in DeFi hacks this month, with losses exceeding $600 million. The platform's new system is designed to permit transactions even if a fault occurs. Exploits of Drift (DRIFT) and Kelp DAO account for 95% of the total losses this month.

Bitcoin is facing strong resistance around the $80,000 mark, according to an analysis by CryptoSlate. The outlet, citing on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, noted that the average purchase price for buyers over the past 155 days is approximately $80,100. As the price approaches this level, there is a tendency for a large volume of break-even selling to occur. In fact, the realized profit of short-term holders has surged to $4.4 million per hour, roughly three times the benchmark level seen during this year's peak. While ETF inflows are ongoing, their pace has slowed, and CryptoSlate explained that a correction to the $75,000 range is possible if demand fails to sufficiently absorb the selling pressure.

Options traders are aggressively hedging and buying long-term put options to prepare for a potential downturn ahead of tomorrow's Bitcoin options expiration, DL News reported. Nathan Batchelor, managing partner at crypto trading data platform Biyond, said that an analysis of options positions shows traders are not fully confident in BTC's recent move above $75,000. He noted that if BTC maintains its current range until Friday, a high concentration of call options could trigger an attempt to reclaim $80,000, but added that aggressive hedging movements remain. Similarly, Antoine Lours, head of options at crypto market maker Keyrock, stated that while traders have their largest exposure around the $80,000 mark and seem to anticipate the price settling there rather than declining, there is higher demand for put options with May, June, and December expirations. This suggests skepticism about a long-term rally, he explained.

A coalition of more than 100 cryptocurrency companies, including Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and Ripple, has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee urging it to advance the Crypto-Asset Market Structure (CLARITY) Act, CoinDesk reported. The group argued that individual actions by government agencies cannot create a stable regulatory environment and warned that without the bill, there is a risk of reverting to the "regulation by enforcement" approach seen during the Biden administration. They emphasized the need for a clear federal regulatory framework. Prominent venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Paradigm, and Consensys, along with developer groups and university crypto organizations, also joined the effort. The coalition delivered six core demands, including: - A clear division of responsibilities between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Protections for developers of non-custodial apps - Simplified disclosure rules - The establishment of a federal standards bill

Plasma (XPL) announced on X that it will launch a stablecoin-related product in June. A video released by the project showcased an application with features including stablecoin payments, a card, and cashback.

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, has moved at least $2.3 billion since 2023, Reuters reported. The funds are believed to have been used to launder money for sanctioned organizations, including the Central Bank of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Nobitex is reportedly managed by the children of influential Iranian families. Reuters added that Iran has primarily utilized the Tron (TRX) and BNB Smart Chain (BSC) networks to evade Western sanctions, continuing these illicit financial flows amid what the report described as lax surveillance under the Trump administration's pro-crypto policy stance.

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) continues to struggle despite expanding its cryptocurrency operations, the Associated Press reported. The report noted that while Trump Media is broadening its scope in the crypto industry—partnering with Crypto.com to build a digital ecosystem and raising $2.5 billion to purchase BTC—it is not achieving the expected results. The company's stock has also fallen more than 60% since President Donald Trump's re-election, and an investor exodus is accelerating, the AP added.

GraniteShares has postponed the launch of its eight 3x leveraged long and short ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP from April 23 to May 7, Foresight News reported. The postponement is believed to be due to factors such as market conditions and regulatory procedures.

Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital is demanding that AI infrastructure company Satsuma Technology sell its Bitcoin holdings and return the capital to shareholders, Bloomberg reported. Satsuma established a $221 million Statement fund last August to pursue a BTC acquisition strategy and currently holds 646 BTC. However, the company is now facing a crisis due to a price decline since the fund's creation. Satsuma's stock has plummeted over 99% from its June 2025 peak, and its market capitalization is now less than the value of its BTC holdings. The outlet noted that market skepticism is growing around the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model, which involves companies purchasing cryptocurrencies like BTC.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for 10 Chiliz Fan Tokens to support their migration and token swap. The suspension will begin at 2:00 a.m. UTC on April 27. The affected tokens are ACM, AFC, ATM, BAR, CITY, INTER, JUV, NAP, PSG, and SPURS.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has put the brakes on the Korea Insurance Research and Development Institute's (KIDI) push to expand into new digital asset-based businesses, according to an exclusive report from Aju Business Daily. The institute submitted an application to the FSC on Feb. 9 to amend its articles of incorporation, seeking permission to issue educational tokens and establish an artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary, but has yet to receive approval. The report suggests the delay stems from concerns that the move is premature, as a basic act on digital assets has not yet been enacted. There is also reportedly debate over whether expanding into for-profit ventures aligns with KIDI's original purpose. KIDI maintains that its proposed businesses are being reviewed within the existing regulatory framework and pose no issues.

U.S. artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has been hiring a series of key marketing personnel from crypto exchange Coinbase, CoinDesk reported. Over the past year and a half, six senior marketing executives, including the former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), have moved to OpenAI. Many of these individuals had also previously worked together at Meta. Coinbase downplayed the moves, noting that the departures are from a marketing organization of over 150 people. CoinDesk suggested this is part of a broader trend of talent, including professionals in policy, data, and design, moving from the crypto sector to the AI industry.

Swedish health tech company H100, which has been strategically accumulating Bitcoin, announced that it now holds 3,500 BTC. The new total comes after the company acquired two Norwegian Bitcoin-holding firms, Moonshot and Never Say Die, absorbing the 2,450 BTC they held.

Government-backed debt adjustment programs in South Korea, such as the New Leap Fund and the Fresh Start Fund, will now additionally check debtors' financial and virtual asset holdings when assessing their repayment ability, Yonhap News reported. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced that a revision to the Credit Information Use and Protection Act, which includes these new measures, has passed a plenary session of the National Assembly. Previously, repayment assessments primarily focused on real estate and tax information. The change comes amid calls for more thorough asset reviews to prevent moral hazard.