Author: John Smith

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. This is an interview with Jonathan Levin, the co-founder and CEO of Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data platform used by over 1,500  government agencies and financial institutions to track cryptocurrency transactions and combat illicit activity conducted by Selva Ozelli exclusively for crypto.news. Jonathan Levin officially assumed the role of CEO in December 2024, succeeding fellow co-founder Michael Gronager. Under his leadership, Chainalysis has recently focused on expanding its presence in regions like Tel Aviv and Dubai, while ramping up M&A activity with acquisitions like Transposer, Nash, Hexagate,…

Revised PARITY Act would exempt everyday regulated stablecoin payments from capital gains, aligning them with cash-like transactions in the U.S. tax code. Summary Revised Digital Asset PARITY Act would shield everyday regulated stablecoin payments from capital gains tax. Proposal aligns “regulated payment stablecoins” with foreign currency rules while tightening wash-sale rules for other crypto. USDC and USDT transactions are currently treated as taxable disposals under IRS guidance. Under a new draft of the Digital Asset PARITY Act in Washington, gains on everyday payments made with regulated dollar-pegged stablecoins could be ignored for tax purposes, a shift that would make routine…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Nexo partners with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reinforcing the company’s expansion in South America. Summary Nexo partners with Argentina’s national team as regional digital asset sponsor ahead of 2026 World Cup The deal strengthens Nexo’s expansion in Argentina following Buenbit acquisition and local hub launch Nexo and AFA formalize partnership in Buenos Aires, marking push into South American crypto market BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 14, 2026 — Nexo, the premier digital…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cardano holds attention as investors rotate toward early-stage crypto presales like BlockchainFX. Summary Cardano (ADA) trends shift as investors explore utility-driven crypto opportunities like BlockchainFX BlockchainFX (BFX) gains traction as a multi-asset Super App enabling trading across crypto, stocks, gold, and forex BFX presale attracts 23k+ users with revenue-sharing model and exposure to global forex and crypto markets How many people ignore the signs of a massive crypto shift and fail to invest at the right time? Watching others…

Nigel Farage is facing calls for a formal regulatory probe into his financial involvement with the cryptocurrency firm Stack BTC following his appearance in the company’s promotional content. Summary Nigel Farage is under scrutiny from the Financial Conduct Authority following a request from the Liberal Democrats to investigate his financial involvement and promotional activities with Stack BTC. The investigation focuses on whether the Reform UK leader breached market rules by appearing in promotional videos for the firm while holding a 6.31% stake in the business. The Liberal Democrats sent a letter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requesting an investigation…

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is gaining fresh momentum in the U.S. Senate as negotiators work to solidify a bipartisan compromise on stablecoin regulations. Summary The White House has secured a bipartisan agreement on stablecoin yields to move the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act toward a Senate Banking Committee markup. Negotiators are finalizing additional provisions involving illicit finance rules for decentralized finance and ethics restrictions on senior government officials. Patrick Witt, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told CoinDesk TV on Monday that a crucial agreement regarding stablecoin yield appears to be holding…

Bitcoin is trading at $72,330 on April 13, pressing the upper trendline of a 4H ascending channel that has been building since the late March lows near $65,000. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows of $786 million last week, led by BlackRock’s IBIT at $612 million across five trading days, provide the structural demand backdrop for the move. Summary Bitcoin price is at $72,330 on April 13, up 0.65% on the session, pressing the upper boundary of a 4H ascending channel defined by two parallel upward-sloping trendlines from the March lows near $65,000. The SMA 20 at $72,056 is acting as immediate…

Hyperliquid is trading at $43.60 on April 13, up 2.76% on the 4H session, after printing a high of $46.22 that marks the upper boundary of an ascending channel built from the December 2025 lows near $22. The 4H MACD histogram has compressed to just 0.03, raising the question of whether momentum can sustain a breakout above channel resistance or whether a pullback toward mid-channel support is the more likely outcome. Summary Hyperliquid price is trading at $43.60 on April 13, up 2.76%, after a session high of $46.22 aligning precisely with the upper boundary of a 4H ascending channel…

Ethereum is trading at $2,255.04 in April 2026, up 7.09% on the monthly chart, after the $2,017.09 monthly low tested and held the ascending support trendline connecting Ethereum’s major lows since 2019. The monthly MACD histogram has turned positive at 129.89, marking the first constructive macro momentum signal since the late 2025 decline from the $4,800 peak. Summary Ethereum price is at $2,255.04 in April 2026, up 7.09% on the monthly chart, after the $2,017.09 monthly low tested the ascending support trendline visible on the OKX monthly chart since 2019. The monthly MACD (12,26,9) histogram reads a positive 129.89, with…

The memecoin news shaking Washington this week is a formal Senate investigation into an April 25 conference at Mar-a-Lago where attendance is restricted to the top 297 TRUMP token holders and the top 29 receive VIP access to the president, with Senators Warren, Schiff, and Blumenthal sending a letter to Fight LLC demanding documents and answers by April 21. Summary The Senate Banking Committee Democrats sent their letter on April 8, raising concerns that event promoters are promising access to Trump on a day he may not actually attend because the White House Correspondents Association dinner is also scheduled for…