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Payward’s xStocks, with $30B volume since 2025, will host Franklin Templeton’s BENJI tokenized money market funds on Kraken, testing custody and redemption for institutional yield products.
Coinbase-backed Legend will shut down July 12 after raising $15M. Founder Jayson Hobby says the next winning app hides the blockchain entirely.
The acquisition hands MovitOn over 1.3 million existing P2P logistics users and 600K completed orders. The real test is whether Web2 travelers adopt smart-contract escrow and token payments without churning.
CPI rose more than expected, yet stocks and crypto held firm. The Clarity Act has drawn 100 amendments ahead of tomorrow’s markup, setting up a volatile session.
Stork's oracle pivots to Binance perpetual futures for stocks and gold when exchanges close, aiming to replace stale marks that cause DeFi liquidations. The first weekend macro shock will test the feed's robustness.
Senator Warren filed over 40 amendments, including a Federal Reserve master account ban. Senator Reed’s proposal would bar crypto as legal tender, reshaping the stablecoin yield compromise before the committee vote.
MiCA, the GENIUS Act, and DAC8 are reshaping which platforms users can access, which stablecoins exchanges list, and how transactions are reported. The risk is not just compliance—it's liquidity fragmentation.
Vietnam's deputy finance minister targets a Q3 2026 regulated crypto launch, offering a potential on-ramp for a top-adoption nation. The timeframe could redraw regional liquidity maps.
FET jumped 4.1%. The summit addressed AI chip export curbs and a $300B trade truce covering critical minerals for mining hardware. The real test is whether Chinese miners regain chip access.
The FOP urged senators to strip the developer safe harbor from the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Hoskinson warned the move would attach perpetual liability to open-source code, pushing development offshore.
Schwab ($12T assets) begins spot crypto trading for U.S. retail clients, starting with BTC and ETH. The move could accelerate mainstream adoption.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said first official activity could start as early as Q3 2026, aiming to shift volume from offshore exchanges like Binance and OKX.
Arc, Canton, and Tempo's billion-dollar raises show how regulatory clarity is reshaping crypto capital formation. The Clarity Act could be the next catalyst for tokenization.
Bermuda plans to replace 3–10% card fees via Stellar wallets. $5.5B volume and $1.52B RWA cap contrast with XLM's 1.26% drop. Pilot launch date is the next catalyst.
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott targets a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act, with a floor vote by July. The ethics provision barring officials from profiting off crypto remains a flashpoint.
The share of Binance-listed altcoins above the 200-day moving average jumped from 2% to 21%, signaling a potential shift in momentum after months of selling. Traders watch for sustained closes above the average to confirm a broader altcoin recovery.
South Korea's stablecoin debate shifts to execution: bank-led issuance, full reserves, and a 720T won budget use case. Next catalyst: enabling legislation.
CoinMarketCap says it has no phone number and will never call users. Scammers exploit its brand to steal funds. The alert follows a rise in fake token launches and impersonation schemes.
PiS party introduced a total crypto ban proposal as lawmakers debate four digital asset bills, raising stakes for Central European exchanges and traders.
Brent crude surged 8% after Iran threatened 90% enrichment; Bitcoin volumes spiked. The delayed Trump-Xi summit pushes digital yuan oil trade talks into back channels.
Commodities trading surge offset a 32% crypto volume drop, delivering record profit. The divergence signals how multi-asset brokers can weather crypto downturns. The next test is whether the commodities tailwind holds in Q2.
The mobile DeFi aggregator will wind down over 60 days, shutting July 12. Backers a16z and Coinbase Ventures could not save it from a user-growth stall that has now hit 20+ projects this year.
Lavan Island refinery outage cuts 200,000 b/d of condensate processing, oil surges 5% to $82, Bitcoin dips 2.3% to $94,200, redefining risk for UAE-based mining.
eToro's Q1 net income rose to $82M. Crypto trades fell 32% in April. Coinbase's $394M loss shows the sector-wide shift away from spot trading.
More than 100 amendments have been filed to the CLARITY Act ahead of the Senate Banking Committee markup, signaling a contentious debate that could reshape crypto regulation.
100+ amendments await Thursday's markup, targeting stablecoins, developer liability, sanctions. The flood could fracture the bill and reshape crypto rules.
Senator Warren's 40+ amendments include blocking Fed master accounts for crypto firms, as the ABA sends 8,000 letters ahead of Thursday's markup.
Backers include Circle, Digital Asset, and Tempo raising over $1B, with Arc at $3B valuation and Tempo at $5B. The Genius Act is reshaping institutional flows.
Iranian digital asset activities linked to government and IRGC entities could be worth billions annually, FinCEN says. The alert puts exchanges on notice for compliance.
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City launched a fast-track licensing path for crypto firms as sovereign wallets moved over $230M in Bitcoin this year. The next transfer could signal a sell-off.