Mahathir Bayena

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has called for stricter anti-money-laundering controls on stablecoins, warning that their accessibility creates risks for illicit finance.

Former FTX head of engineering Nishad Singh has agreed to pay $3.7 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission over his role in the exchange’s collapse.

Bitcoin dropped below $67,000 after US President Donald Trump warned of further military escalation in Iran, shaking investor confidence and reversing a two-day market rally.

Hong Kong has missed its March deadline for issuing its first stablecoin licences, with regulators saying the process is still ongoing.

Bithumb is targeting an initial public offering after 2028 as it works to strengthen internal controls and meet regulatory requirements following earlier delays.

Algorand, Stable and Morpho led a surge in altcoins as Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high of $69,135, triggering more than $326 million in liquidations across crypto markets.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has reaffirmed its commitment to meet revised production targets following a complex third-quarter update.

Enlitic (ASX:ENL) announced a US$1.2 million imaging data migration contract with Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas.

Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) announced the resignation of its CEO, Thomas Nador, effective May 8.

Metgasco (ASX:MEL) terminates the sale of its 25% interest in the Odin and Vali gas fields to Vintage Energy (ASX:VEN) after pre-conditions were not met.