PANews, April 30 news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis stated that the Clarity Act is ready to move forward to a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee. Tillis believes that bankers have had enough time to present their positions on stablecoin yield issues, and he will encourage the committee chairman to advance the review. Analysis indicates that if a hearing can be held by mid-May, the bill still has a chance to pass in 2026, and any further delays could close the legislative window. Other unresolved issues include the ethical provision pushed by Democrats that prohibits government officials from profiting from crypto businesses, and Senator Chuck Grassley’s request to include protections for DeFi developers within the jurisdiction of his committee. There are only about 11 weeks left on the Senate calendar.

PANews, April 30 news, according to Fox News report, the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI announced that an international law enforcement operation, in cooperation with police from Dubai, China, and Thailand, dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers, arrested 276 people, and destroyed an illegal network that had stolen large amounts of money from Americans. These scammers used "pig butchering" techniques to lure victims into depositing funds into fake cryptocurrency investment platforms by establishing false friendships or romantic relationships. As part of the crackdown, federal authorities unsealed wire fraud and money laundering charges against six individuals in San Diego, including Myanmar and Indonesian nationals suspected of operating "Sanduo Group" and "Giant Company." Dubai police arrested 275 suspects, and Thai police arrested one fugitive.

PANews April 29 news, according to CNN reports, after U.S. President Trump rejected a previous version of the peace proposal, Pakistani mediators expect Iran to submit a revised proposal. Sources familiar with the situation said Iran might respond as early as today or possibly delay it until Friday. The sources also indicated that the delay implied difficulties in contacting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mujtaba Khamenei. The report stated that parties are exhibiting patience in different ways. Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif told his cabinet that the Iranian Foreign Minister, who led negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend, "assured me that he would give me a response." While no specific timeline was provided, this public urging of Iran is noteworthy, especially after the White House indicated that its patience is wearing thin.

PANews April 29 news, according to Bybit data, WTI crude oil rose 5% during the day, currently reported at 106.50 dollars per barrel. Brent crude oil broke through 109 dollars per barrel, the first time since March 23, with a daily increase of 4.90%.

PANews, April 29 news, Securitize announced an agreement with equity registration service provider Computershare to provide support for issuing equity securities in tokenized form for publicly traded companies in the United States, opening a new path for shares on the blockchain. The collaboration allows issuers to add Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) in addition to traditional stocks (including DRS) without changing the existing capital structure, with Computershare responsible for registration and corporate action processing, while maintaining a direct relationship between issuers and shareholders.

PANews news on April 29, local time on the 29th, an Iranian senior security official stated that Iran will soon respond to the United States' "persistent pirate actions" with "unprecedented military actions."

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The chairman of the regulatory agency, Mike Selig, stated that the agency is exploring new technologies to expand capabilities in the context of staff reductions, including using artificial intelligence to monitor trading data.

PANews, April 29 news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Treasury has taken action against Iran's shadow banking network, cryptocurrency acquisition channels, and oil trade infrastructure.

The stalemate of the Iran conflict continues for 60 days, with the United States and Iran trapped in a "no war, no talk" confrontation. The Iranian Foreign Minister has launched a diplomatic offensive proposing a new step-by-step negotiation plan, while the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz impacts global energy and economy. This article analyzes the roots and future direction of the U.S.-Iran game.

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PANews, April 29 news, according to a notice from the U.S. Department of Justice, French-Argentinian citizen Maximilien de Hoop Cartier has been sentenced to eight years in prison for operating an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange, laundering over $470 million through shell companies and cryptocurrency accounts. Cartier has been operating an over-the-counter cryptocurrency exchange since 2018, controlling a large network comprising U.S. shell companies, falsely claiming to banks that his business was software publishing and development, while actually converting cryptocurrency into cash and transferring it to criminal organizations in Colombia and other countries. Cartier admitted to operating an unlicensed remittance business and acknowledged falsely reporting the nature of his business to banks. After his accounts were seized in 2021, Cartier provided federal agents with forged records, falsely claiming he was applying for a remittance license, leading to the return of some of the seized funds.

PANews, April 29 news, according to The Block report, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Joshua Kaul, and Gaming Department Head John Dillett in a federal court in Wisconsin. This is the fifth state that the CFTC has filed suit against in a month, following lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, and New York. The CFTC reiterates its "exclusive jurisdiction" over prediction markets, claiming that Wisconsin's classification of federally regulated markets as criminal behavior infringes on the federal regulatory framework designed by Congress. Last week, Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, Robinhood, Crypto.com, Polymarket, and Kalshi, alleging that their sports event contracts cause "public nuisance."