This episode covers significant developments in cryptocurrency regulation worldwide, including Nigeria's new classification of crypto as a security, Thailand's expedited digital regulations, and the U.S. signing its first crypto regulatory bill into law. We also discuss calls for regulatory clarity from industry leaders and the push for federal oversight amid increasing fraud.

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https://www.mariblock.com/crypto-is-now-a-security-in-nigeria-what-you-need-to-know/

https://www.blockhead.co/2025/04/11/thailand-fast-tracks-new-digital-regulations-intensifying-scrutiny-on-crypto-businesses/

https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-754414-20250411

https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/president-donald-trump-signs-first-us-crypto-regulatory-bill-into-law-202504110600

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/donald-trump-signs-bill-to-nullify-expanded-irs-crypto-broker-rule/articleshow/120188680.cms

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/07/president-trump-signs-resolution-erasing-irs-crypto-rule-targeting-defi

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/trump-signs-bill-repealing-irs-rule-targeting-defi/

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https://financefeeds.com/opensea-advocates-for-distinct-regulatory-framework/

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/04/10/attorney-general-cryptocurrency-regulation-call-2025/