Bitcoin has recently been trading in a high-level range. The price rebounded from $67,000 to $70,900, driven by a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement. Market analysis suggests that weakness in oil prices—or easing inflation pressure—may support Bitcoin’s upside. If it breaks above $72,500, it could trigger short liquidations and push the price up to $80,000. However, instability in the Middle East and a rebound in oil prices could act as a drag. Volatility in the energy market will be a key factor influencing Bitcoin’s direction.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged Congress to pass the “Clear Act” as soon as possible to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. He noted that cryptocurrencies have been widely adopted and emphasized that the United States must proactively maintain its leadership position in global financial regulation.

Gate News message, April 9, according to a report by CoinDesk, South Korea’s ruling party has proposed a “Basic Act on Digital Assets,” aiming to establish a comprehensive legal framework covering issuance, trading, custody, and regulation. The bill would classify digital assets such as stablecoins—those pegged to fiat currencies or real-world assets—as a special category, requiring issuers to obtain licenses and meet requirements including capital, reserves, and redemption. The bill also plans to introduce a licensing and information disclosure system, clearly prohibiting market manipulation and insider trading, and intends to set up a Digital Assets Committee to coordinate regulatory oversight.

The U.S. Treasury plans to jointly issue new regulations requiring stablecoin issuers to establish anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance systems to address suspicious transactions and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act. This move is intended to advance the implementation of the GENIUS Act, which is expected to take effect in 2027.

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to regulate tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins in the soon-to-be enacted “Framework Act on Digital Assets.” The proposal would require issuers to deposit assets with a trustee-managed trust institution, and classify stablecoins as a means of payment, subject to oversight by foreign exchange regulators. The bill bans earnings from idle stablecoins and calls for the development of interoperable technical standards, aiming to improve market transparency and safety. This marks an important step forward for South Korea’s digital asset regulation.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has introduced new regulations that bring stablecoin oversight closer to the bank model, requiring issuers to hold safe assets and allowing them to be redeemed on a 1:1 basis. This change strengthens the link between stablecoins and traditional finance, improving transparency and safety, and is expected to attract more institutional investors while promoting the integration of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news for April 7, 2026. Focus areas include the latest Bitcoin updates, the Ethereum upgrade, Dogecoin price action, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today’s major events in the Web3 space include: 1、The Solana Foundation launches the dual security program STRIDE and SIRN, covering protocol assessments and incident response; 2、Troubles involving OpenAI hit Worldcoin: an Altman credibility crisis triggers a drop in the WLD price; 3、The SEC moves first: independent crypto fundraising rules will be rolled out, and the CLARITY Act is set for an escalation in its ongoing standoff.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is accelerating the development of a cryptocurrency regulatory framework, proposing a “safe harbor” mechanism to provide compliant financing pathways for crypto startups. Compared with Congress’s “CLARITY Act,” the SEC’s standalone rule set establishes higher financing limits and disclosure standards while also advancing a “tokenization innovation exemption.” Currently, crypto policy is becoming clearer step by step, and the SEC-led rules will be prioritized in shaping the market.

As the XRP price enters a key policy window, the progress of the U.S. Senate's “CLARITY Act” over the next three weeks will affect its 2026 outlook. XRP is currently trading at about $1.34; if the bill passes smoothly, it could bring in $4.0 billion to $8.0 billion in capital inflows, driving the price higher. Otherwise, it will depend on the broader macro environment and could fall to below $1.20. Policy progress is the dominant factor right now, and April will become a crucial turning point.