DOJ Says Crypto Code Alone Isn’t Crime, But Roman Storm Case Still Looms
The Department of Justice is trying to draw a brighter line around crypto software development, telling coders that writing code alone should not make them criminal targets. But for Roman Storm’s defense team, the continued prosecution of the Tornado Cash co-founder remains the clearest test of whether that policy...
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Ondo adds voting access to tokenized stocks through Broadridge deal
Ondo partners with Broadridge to let tokenized stock and ETF holders submit voting preferences and access governance documents....
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Strait of Hormuz closure strands 8M barrels of Saudi oil daily
The closure highlights vulnerabilities in global oil supply chains, potentially prompting strategic shifts in energy policies and market dynamics. The post Strait of Hormuz closure strands 8M barrels of Saudi oil daily appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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OpenAI’s compute costs raise concerns over GPT-5.5 release timeline
OpenAI’s financial challenges could reshape AI market dynamics, influencing competitive strategies and investor confidence in tech timelines. The post OpenAI’s compute costs raise concerns over GPT-5.5 release timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bulls want bitcoin back above $80,000. Macro says not so fast.
What you need to know for April 28, 2026...
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California’s billionaire tax proposal qualifies for 2026 ballot
The proposal could set a precedent for wealth taxation in the U.S., influencing state policies and billionaire relocation strategies. The post California’s billionaire tax proposal qualifies for 2026 ballot appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Israel clears first shekel-backed stablecoin after two-year review
Israel’s approval of a shekel-backed stablecoin could diversify the global stablecoin market, reducing reliance on dollar-pegged tokens. The post Israel clears first shekel-backed stablecoin after two-year review appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitmine stakes $214M in ETH, holds 9.5% of all staked Ethereum
Bitmine’s significant ETH stake underscores institutional confidence in Ethereum’s PoS model, yet market volatility remains due to low trading volume. The post Bitmine stakes $214M in ETH, holds 9.5% of all staked Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bank of Japan holds rates amid rare split vote, inflation concerns
The BOJ’s internal split highlights potential shifts toward rate hikes, influenced by inflationary pressures and geopolitical factors. The post Bank of Japan holds rates amid rare split vote, inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Zarif proposes nuclear curbs for sanctions relief amid US-Iran peace deal talks
Zarif’s proposal highlights the complexities of US-Iran relations, with skepticism and market volatility reflecting uncertain diplomatic outcomes. The post Zarif proposes nuclear curbs for sanctions relief amid US-Iran peace deal talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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