Virgil Griffith, an Ethereum developer, was arrested in 2019 for giving a lecture in North Korea on blockchain technology, violating US sanctions. After serving over three years, he was released in April 2025 and is now transitioning to parole while facing post-prison restrictions.
AnaisThe EU will impose 25% tariffs on US goods, including poultry, motorcycles, and fruit, in response to US steel and aluminum duties. The measures, affecting $23 billion in US exports, will take effect on 15 April. The European Commission announced the tariffs last month, with further actions under review.
CatherineOpenSea sent a letter to the SEC asking not to be treated like a securities exchange or broker. They argue NFT platforms are just marketplaces and want clear rules to avoid confusion.
AnaisPakistan is planning to use its surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres to boost economic growth. Binance's Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as an advisor to help guide the country's crypto development and regulatory framework.
AnaisBeijing's move to block TikTok’s US divestiture in response to Trump’s tariff hike has intensified US-China tensions. As legal deadlines near and security concerns grow, pressure mounts on the Trump administration. With China mirroring Trump-style tactics, TikTok has become a flashpoint—raising the question: is compromise still possible, or will the standoff escalate?
CatherineGuns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has left X after his account was hacked—again—to promote a Solana-based meme coin, highlighting growing concerns over platform security and celebrity-targeted crypto scams.
KikyoDonald Trump signed a new law that cancels an IRS rule which would have forced DeFi platforms to report user data like traditional brokers. The rule was widely opposed for being unworkable and harmful to innovation, and Congress voted to repeal it with bipartisan support.
AnaisSilk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has announced he will make his first public appearance since his release from prison at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, marking a highly anticipated return to the spotlight within the crypto community.
CatherineJapan’s government is discussing cash handouts of ¥30,000–¥50,000 per person to ease the impact of rising living costs and new US tariffs. The move comes as inflation and a weak yen put pressure on households, while a 24% US tariff on Japanese goods adds to economic concerns.
WeatherlyHong Kong’s SFC has approved staking services for licensed crypto platforms, advancing the city’s goal of becoming a global crypto hub. HashKey can now offer Ethereum staking, including for spot ETFs—signaling rising regulatory support for digital assets.
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