Bitcoin Hot News

Saturday, April 12, 2025
1. The SEC may establish a regulatory sandbox for cryptocurrency exchanges, intending to allow a pilot program for tokenized securities trading.
According to Decrypt, the leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) stated on Friday that it will consider establishing a regulatory sandbox for digital assets, allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to experiment freely in new areas, including the potential opening of tokenized securities trading.
2. Pakistan Launches First Compliance-Based Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets According to Tribune, Pakistan has launched its first comprehensive policy framework to regulate the (VASP) of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers, with the aim of curbing money laundering, supporting innovation, and attracting foreign investment. The policy is developed by a specialized government agency under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Agency. The proposed framework, which is subject to approval by the legislature and input from digital asset companies operating in the country, is expected to begin rolling out in phases in 2026.
3. The Scottish Loch Lomond School will accept Bitcoin for tuition payments.
According to Cointelegraph, Lomond School in Scotland will start accepting Bitcoin for tuition payments from the autumn term of 2025, marking a first in the UK. The school currently has no plans to accept other cryptocurrencies or to immediately convert Bitcoin into fiat currency. In the future, the school may establish a Bitcoin treasury, but it will need to consider the opinions of the community.
4. U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted significantly, but the cryptocurrency market remains resilient after tariffs.
U.S. consumer confidence has significantly declined, with the latest survey from the University of Michigan showing consumer sentiment falling from 57.0 to 50.8, close to the lowest level in three years, and inflation expectations for the next year soaring to 6.7%. Meanwhile, investors are selling off U.S. government bonds and the dollar, leading to gold prices reaching a historic high of $3,240 per ounce. The cryptocurrency market is performing well, with Bitcoin rising 4% and stabilizing at $82,000, while mainstream tokens SOL and AVAX have increased by 6% respectively. Some analysts believe that the market volatility stems from the exit of highly leveraged market participants rather than fundamental changes.
5, Acting Chair of the SEC: Considering the establishment of a short-term cryptocurrency regulatory framework to address the current period.
Mark Uyeda, the acting chair of the U.S. SEC, stated at an event held at the agency's Washington headquarters on Friday that the commission could consider establishing a short-term crypto regulatory framework to allow businesses to continue innovating while the agency develops a more permanent answer to the regulation of digital assets.
"We should consider whether there are more effective regulatory methods under a more lenient federal regulatory framework," Uyeda stated in a recorded statement played at the agency's latest cryptocurrency industry roundtable. While the committee is committed to developing long-term solutions to address these issues, creating a time-limited, conditional exemption framework for registrants and non-registrants could perhaps promote greater innovation in blockchain technology within the United States in the short term."
6, 52% of cryptocurrency holders in Singapore use digital assets for payments.
According to the Straits Times, more than half of cryptocurrency holders in Singapore have used digital assets for everyday transactions. The latest research shows that 52% of cryptocurrency holders have started using cryptocurrency for payments, and 67% plan to use it in the future. The study found that Generation Z and millennials hold 40% of the country's cryptocurrency, primarily for online shopping, bill payments, and in-store purchases. According to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, Singapore's crypto trading volume is nearing $1 billion in the second quarter of 2024. However, 60% of users still express concerns about the complexity and security of digital assets, while 54% of holders are troubled by the limited acceptance by merchants.
7. BlackRock reported that digital asset inflows reached $3 billion in the first quarter.
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According to Cointelegraph, BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, reported a total net inflow of $84 billion in the first quarter of 2025, achieving a 3% annualized growth. According to its earnings report released on April 11, the strong performance is mainly attributed to the record performance of iShares ETFs and continued strong net inflows in the private market. BlackRock stated that out of the $107 billion net inflow into iShares ETFs, $3 billion ( is accounted for.
2.8%) flowed into digital asset products in the first quarter. As of March 31, 2025, digital assets generated $34 million in base fees for BlackRock, accounting for less than 1% of its long-term revenue; by the end of the first quarter, the total managed digital assets amounted to $50.3 billion, approximately 0.5% of total managed assets. Despite the low proportion, given the general clearing of Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, BlackRock's $3 billion net inflow of digital assets is still noteworthy, with data showing stable investor interest in cryptocurrency-supported ETFs.