A proposed SEC "safe harbor" framework for crypto is now headed for review at the White House, according to Atkins. He said the agency expects to release the proposal "shortly."

The Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) unveiled a broad set of security initiatives led by Asymmetric Research, introducing continuous threat monitoring, expanded audit coverage for DeFi protocols, and a new rapid-response coalition. Under the STRIDE program, DeFi protocols will be assessed across eight security pillars, with results published publicly. Protocols with more than $10M in total value locked (TVL) will receive 24/7 active threat monitoring funded through Foundation grants. Protocols above $100M TVL will also get Foundation-funded formal verification, a mathematical proof-based approach designed to test every possible execution path. The Foundation also launched the Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN), bringing together Asymmetric Research, OtterSec, Neodyme, Squads, and ZeroShadow to coordinate real-time crisis response. In addition, the Foundation said free security tools are now available to all Solana builders, including Hypernative threat detection, Range Security alerting, Neodyme's Riverguard attack simulation, and Sec3's XRay static analysis. The announcement comes five days after the $285M Drift Protocol hack on April 1, the largest DeFi exploit of 2026 and the second-largest in Solana's history.

A U.S. appeals court has handed Kalshi a major legal win, ruling that New Jersey cannot apply state gambling laws to the company's sports-related event contracts. In a 2–1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has exclusive jurisdiction over the contracts, characterizing them as swaps traded on a CFTC-licensed platform. Judge David Porter wrote that federal oversight controls in this area, and the panel upheld a preliminary injunction that had already halted New Jersey's cease-and-desist order. The ruling is notable as the first federal appeals court decision to squarely address whether prediction-market contracts are governed by federal financial regulation or by state gambling regimes. The decision was not unanimous. Judge Jane Richards Roth dissented, arguing Kalshi's products function as sports betting and are not transformed into futures-like instruments merely through registration and labeling. Reuters reported that Roth said the offerings were "virtually indistinguishable from the betting products available on online sportsbooks." New Jersey is considering its next steps. Reuters reported the state could seek a rehearing by the full Third Circuit. Similar conflicts involving prediction markets and state gaming regulators are also playing out in Nevada, Massachusetts, Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois. For Kalshi, the Third Circuit ruling strengthens its nationwide case that the CFTC—and not state regulators—sets the rules for these markets. The CFTC has supported the company's federal position in other litigation, and the new appellate decision adds weight to that argument. The wider legal fight remains active across multiple jurisdictions and could ultimately reach an en banc review or the U.S. Supreme Court. Related: CFTC Takes Three States to Court Over Prediction Market Control Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses arising from the use of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers should exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

Polymarket's prediction market on whether "US forces enter Iran by April 30" has moved to 100% and is now marked "In Review" pending settlement. Total volume has reached $193 million, including $101 million tied to the April 30 expiry. Yes shares last traded at 99.6 cents. The order book shows more than $15.9 million in asks stacked from 99.6 to 99.9 cents, signaling the market is treating a US ground entry into Iran as a fait accompli. A separate Polymarket contract on whether "another country" will carry out military action against Iran by April is priced at 27%. The "US forces enter Iran" market is the largest geopolitical prediction contract of 2026 and ranks among the highest-volume single contracts in Polymarket's history. Interest has surged after weeks of escalating US-Israel strikes following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28.

Bitcoin's 30-day average transaction fees have fallen to 2.5 BTC per day, the lowest level since 2011, pointing to subdued on-chain demand.

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, is estimated to have purchased 782 bitcoin today through STRC.

Rwanda's National Bank on Sunday restated that crypto remains prohibited, just hours after Bybit launched Rwandan franc (FRW) trading pairs on its P2P platform on Friday without regulatory approval. In a post on X, the central bank said cryptoassets are not authorized for payments, FRW conversion, or P2P transactions involving FRW. It also said licensed financial institutions are barred from converting FRW into crypto or crypto into FRW, warning of "serious financial risks" and no recourse in the event of losses. Rwanda has maintained restrictions on crypto since 2018 and recognizes the FRW as the country's sole legal tender. At the same time, the authorities are developing a central bank digital currency, the efranc rwandais, now in proof of concept, and the Capital Markets Authority's bill to license virtual asset service providers (VASPs) cleared parliament on March 31. The signal to the market: a regulated framework is welcome, unauthorized exchange access is not.

Former President Donald Trump said Iran has until 8:00 PM ET tomorrow to meet his demands, warning that failure to comply would trigger severe strikes on key infrastructure. He added that talks are still ongoing despite the ultimatum.

MakerDAO's rebrand into Sky Protocol is moving into its final stage as leading exchanges begin the $DAI to $USDS token migration. Binance will delist all DAI trading pairs on April 7 at 3:00 UTC, with USDS trading set to begin April 9. Coinbase, Phemex, BitMart, and Bitunix are following similar schedules. Exchanges will convert all DAI balances to USDS automatically at a 1:1 ratio. No user action is required for tokens held on exchanges. Most platforms are expected to have an estimated 48–53 hour period during which trading in both DAI and USDS will be unavailable. DAI currently has an approximate $4.5B market capitalization. USDS retains the same decentralized, collateral-backed model, while positioning the asset for broader institutional adoption under @SkyEcosystem. For users holding DAI in private wallets, on-chain conversion remains available via the Sky Protocol interface.