A new U.S. stablecoin bill heavily favors banks, potentially leading to a ban on the world's largest dollar stablecoin, USDT.

Despite a brief surge following last week's Bitcoin halving, the cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn in the latter half of this week. Low trading volume has characterized the post-halving period. Among major altcoins, Ethereum attempted a rebound, nearing $3200, but without a significant reversal; Solana faces a similar situation, struggling to break the $150 resistance; Ripple has been particularly volatile amid ongoing litigation with the SEC.

BlackRock's IBIT recorded its first $0 inflow day, breaking a 71-day streak, while other ETFs also faced outflows, signaling a temporary market downturn.

ZKasino faces backlash for misusing $33M in funds, misleading investors with unfulfilled technology promises, leading to accusations of fraud and distancing by investors.

Grayscale and BlackRock refine their Ethereum ETF proposals, facing regulatory delays and low approval expectations, with decisions expected in May.

The International Monetary Fund has revealed in its latest report that Bitcoin has become an essential financial tool for preserving wealth.

Geoff Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered, stated that due to the bullish setup of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin's price could still more than double this year. Kendrick reaffirmed the company's price target of $150,000 during an interview with BNN Bloomberg last week, indicating a 127% increase in Bitcoin by the end of this year.

Thailand tightens controls on unlicensed crypto exchanges to combat financial crimes, urging public to withdraw funds and verify platform licenses to enhance safety and compliance.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is conducting a market survey on 24-hour trading, partly due to the increase in activities from Bitcoin and retail investors.

Israel launched missiles at the central Iranian city of Isfahan, severely impacting global finance and enhancing the appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets. This week, traders felt the hawkish stance of central bank officials, intensifying market sell-off pressures. Meanwhile, a strong US dollar is causing a comprehensive storm for Asian currencies.