The crypto market surged after three major developments: the U.S. Senate blocked a Federal Reserve CBDC until 2030, BlackRock launched a staked Ethereum ETF, and Tether injected $1 billion USDT into the market. These moves could reshape institutional adoption and crypto liquidity.

Bitcoin dropped below $67,000 amid escalating Iran tensions and rising macro uncertainty. Meanwhile, the IRS warned crypto users about possible exchange account closures for tax form noncompliance, a U.S. court dismissed claims against Binance, and new national cyber strategy initiatives highlight the growing importance of post-quantum blockchain security. Here’s what today’s crypto news means for the market.