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Paxos secures SEC registration as a clearing and settlement agency for tokenized securities, the first blockchain-native firm to win federal approval. The move changes settlement infrastructure but does not apply to bitcoin or ether trading.
The Digital Chamber leads a broad crypto coalition lobbying the Senate for the CLARITY Act. The bill's fate hinges on committee scheduling and bipartisan support.
Hong Kong's stamp duty amendment removes a tax friction for yuan-denominated crypto ETFs. If passed, the change could narrow spreads and attract mainland capital. Next catalyst: Legislative Council debate.
Visa partners with Stripe-owned Bridge for stablecoin card rollout in 18 Latin American nations, targeting 100 countries by 2026. Cards convert USDC/USDT at point of sale, expanding stablecoin utility beyond exchanges.
Paxos gains full SEC clearing agency status, opening a regulated path for blockchain-based settlement. The approval shifts counterparty risk and liquidity dynamics for tokenized securities.
AMF President Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani says crypto firms must finalize MiCA license applications by June 30 or face enforcement. The deadline creates a binary choice for unlicensed providers.
DAXA mandates risk-based responses and IP whitelisting for Upbit, Bithumb, others after FSS probes spoofing on 30% of turnover. Forced key expiration possible.
Tiger Research tracked 150 institutions and 196 partnerships in South Korea's crypto infrastructure race, as banks and brokerages buy exchange stakes and build stablecoin rails. The contest will sharpen around Korea Blockchain Week 2026.
The SEC registration turns Paxos into the first blockchain-native firm authorized to settle securities trades on a regulated ledger. Institutional adoption will be the real test.
Japan's 30-year bond yield hit a record 4%. Alea Research warns that higher yields, tokenized stocks, and AI concentration are reshaping risk markets.
OKX's $53M stake in Coinone bypasses Korea's strict licensing. FSC review will test foreign ownership tolerance, following Binance's Gopax deal.
Gemini's prediction unit generated $400,000 from 20,000 users in Q1. The new Grok feature aims to drive engagement as regulatory risks from New York lawsuit loom.
Treasury Secretary Bessent's push for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act signals a shift in US crypto policy. The bill's fate in Congress will determine institutional access and market structure.
Senate battle over CLARITY Act puts digital asset exchanges, stablecoins, and derivatives in play. Trump's backing raises passage odds; floor amendments remain the key risk.
Ecos Mobility's Q4 miss across key metrics despite 16.7% revenue growth signals margin pressures that may extend to auto ancillary peers reporting today.
The Senate needs 60 votes for the CLARITY Act. A 15-9 bipartisan committee vote delivered momentum, but Elizabeth Warren’s opposition and ethics language tied to the Trump family threaten the path. Floor vote possible by August.
CFTC admitted its Gemini enforcement action was flawed under current standards and joined the exchange to drop remaining restrictions. The reversal signals a shift in crypto enforcement policy, with the court ruling on whether the new posture becomes operational.
Fidelity Digital Assets sees nation-states adopting Bitcoin and gold as settlement rails outside US control. Sector readthrough points to custody and tokenization infrastructure.
Project Agorá moves to real-value trials using a unified ledger. BIS aims to cut settlement times without replacing correspondent banking. Watch for results from JPMorgan, Visa, and 7 central banks.
Binance co-founder Yi He breaks into Fortune's Most Powerful Women list – the first crypto executive ever. The milestone signals a shift in how traditional capital allocators view digital asset firms.
ZEC surged 2,052% on privacy narrative. RAVE's 93% top-10 holder concentration and ZachXBT's insider allegations reveal the supply risk behind parabolic runs.
DAXA mandates API key revocation for shared access abuse. With 30% of Korean volume from bots, the rule could disrupt liquidity and widen the Kimchi Premium without clear exemptions.
Bitcoin fell below $73,000 on May 28 after $340M in ETF outflows and geopolitical tension triggered $450M in leveraged liquidations. Next support at $71,500.
The AMF has identified 90 unlicensed firms under the old PACTE framework. Only 27 have applied for MiCA. Users on the other 63 platforms face withdrawal risk by mid-2026.
Monthly crypto card volume jumped 230% YoY to $7.8B, signaling stablecoins as payment rails. Regulatory clarity and infrastructure maturation drove the 2026 inflection. Next catalyst: $6B monthly threshold.
Hester Peirce argues zero-knowledge proofs strengthen investor protection, pushing back against multi-agency surveillance. Next catalyst: SEC rulemaking agenda.
Gemini's new AI data feed, powered by Grok, aims to change how traders access crypto market data as the exchange pushes into derivatives and predictions.
Bessent pushes CLARITY Act to define token classification. The bill determines SEC vs CFTC roles reshaping exchange listings and offshore flows. Next catalyst a committee vote.
Trump’s CLARITY Act endorsement adds political weight to a stalled crypto bill. Ethics provisions and his own holdings create a conflict. The committee markup is the next catalyst.
Paxos Securities Settlement Company is the only blockchain-native firm with SEC clearing agency approval. The live equity pilot changes settlement risk for U.S. markets.