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Over $770 million in total token unlocks hit the market May 19-20. Here is how to read the PYTH, ZRO, and KAITO distributions without getting caught on the wrong side.
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro warns the Senate crypto market structure bill risks failure if not passed by August recess. The midterm election calendar leaves no room for delay.
The cross-chain bridge exploit adds to a string of infrastructure attacks. Withdrawals halted, liquidity at risk. Here's what traders need to watch.
The probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 has climbed above 75% on Polymarket. Here's why the shift reflects global competition, not just crypto advocacy.
PeckShield tracked 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147K USDC stolen from the Verus bridge. The $11.58M was consolidated into 5,402.4 ETH. The attacker wallet remains active and holds the funds.
U.S. Treasuries dominate 45.87% of the $33.78B tokenized RWA market. Ondo Finance added $2B in a month. The concentration risk and infrastructure dependency matter more than the headline.
Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo added BTC, ETH, XRP ETFs and call options while exiting Solana. The rotation signals institutional preference for staking and custody over single-chain execution.
NCUA proposes stablecoin rules for credit unions under the GENIUS Act. Reserves, audits, and security protocols are required. Public comment period ahead.
New research shows EVM and Solana DeFi lending lost only $3 per $10k deposited over 12 months, with 20% recovery. Bridge exposure remains the key risk.
SBI and Rakuten build crypto trusts as Japan finalizes retail rules. The shift could unlock institutional-style exposure for ordinary Japanese investors, changing the market structure.
KuCoin Australia's KuCard lets users spend USDC at Mastercard merchants, linking crypto wallets to traditional payments. The product success depends on regulatory clarity and exchange solvency.
Promoters sell 'nodes' with daily payouts and referral commissions. TokenPost warns the structure lacks real infrastructure backing. Before buying, verify reward source and liquidity.
Figure's Q1 results, per Bernstein, validate the blockchain marketplace lending model. Fee income and margins stand apart from traditional capital-intensive fintech. Q2 will test scalability.
Cardano's Hoskinson sets 2033 as quantum risk deadline for crypto. BIP-361 offers a gradual migration path for Bitcoin. The coordination cost of upgrading decentralized networks makes the effective deadline earlier.
TokenPost details how 'AI signals' rebrand traditional signal rooms in Korea, directing retail to offshore exchanges via referral codes. FIU warnings highlight regulatory risk.
Realized losses from DeFi lending hacks on EVM and Solana sit at 3 bps of TVL – a rate comparable to US fatal slip-and-fall accidents. What the data means for lenders.
Crypto liquidations hit $176M with an 88% short-heavy final 4 hours. BTC, ETH dominate forced flows. ZEC shows crowded leverage. Watch for re-leveraging.
Policy debate on KRW stablecoin faces a trilemma: won sovereignty, adoption, and redemption stability. Digital dollarization risk without credible digital KRW.
On-chain data shows Binance received $1.5B in stablecoins during volatile Bitcoin price action. The deployment of this liquidity will determine the next move.
Bitwise's BHYP’s $4.31M debut tops CLNK’s $3.23M. The real test arrives with the May 22 net flow report.
Grayscale sees strong passage odds for the CLARITY Act. Bipartisan support remains the key obstacle. Next crypto marker: House floor vote and Democratic co-sponsorship.
CNN reignites Q-Day fears as Solana adds Falcon signatures and Near One targets Q2 2026 testnet. NIST standards push blockchains to migrate before harvest-now attacks become real.
DOJ alleges Dream Market admin Owe Martin Andresen laundered over $2M in crypto into gold bars. Seized $1.7M in bullion. Private key liability persists years after closure.
The 15-9 Senate markup signals a regulatory framework is in motion. Retail trust and crypto risk premium hinge on the floor vote and bipartisan support.
Nearly 70 Trump appointees reported crypto holdings totaling at least $193 million. Conflicts could stall pro-crypto policy unless recusals are filed.
Japan's FSA plans to permit crypto-holding funds by 2028. SBI, Rakuten, and Nomura are positioning now. The real test will come when the rules are finalized in 2025.
Intesa Sanpaolo's $135M Q1 crypto build added Ethereum and XRP while dumping Solana, signaling a shift in European bank portfolio strategy.
Brazil's central bank panel banned Banco Topazio from foreign crypto operations for two years citing $1.7 billion in irregular trades and a $3.2 million fine. What this means for compliance and exchange risk in Latam.
House Ag leaders urge Trump to fill CFTC vacancies as CLARITY Act nears Senate vote; single commissioner delays crypto rulemaking.
SG-FORGE's EUR and USD stablecoins move onto Canton Network for collateral and repo. A test of bank-issued tokens in institutional short-term funding markets.