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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says, “The CLARITY Act window is open. And now is our moment to act.”

Trump says second round of talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan within the next two days.
Trump says he views the war with Iran as “close to over.”

🇺🇸 SEC says certain crypto interfaces, including DeFi front-ends, wallet extensions, and apps, may operate without broker-dealer registration under conditions:
• No custody of user funds (self-custodial only)
• No investment advice or recommendations
• No order routing or execution
• Fixed, neutral fee structures only
• No discretion over transactions or market activity

🔹Strategy bought 13,927 Bitcoin for a total purchase price of $1 billion.
🔹 Tom Lee’s BitMine bought 71,524 ETH worth $157 million.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “it’s time to pass” the crypto Clarity Act, thanking senators and staff for the bipartisan work that helped shape the bill.

Trump to host meme-coin conference at Mar-a-Lago on April 25.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to pass crypto market structure legislation before it’s too late, saying “time is scarce, and now is the time to act.”

🚨US-Iran War Update: Ceasefire Talks Still Uncertain.
🇺🇸US wants Hormuz oil flow included in any deal.
🇮🇷Iran says war continues until leaders decide otherwise.
🇷🇺Russia reportedly shared 55 Israeli energy targets.
🇬🇧UK to hold talks with 40+ countries on Hormuz security.
🇮🇷Iran urges youth to protect power plants.
🇺🇸15 Americans injured in Kuwait drone strike.
🇺🇸White House signals key update by Tuesday.
🇺🇸Trump may delay strikes if deal progress is seen.

Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing for Fed Chair is set for April 16, according to Politico.