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Dalmore Group and Polymath are integrating their platforms to streamline tokenized security issuance, targeting a market that has already raised $4 billion.
Vitalik Buterin warns that AI-driven prediction markets like Prophet face critical oracle risks. Traders must weigh resolution security against speed.
Wall Street giants are breaking ranks to support the CLARITY Act, even as retail banks protest. With a 68% chance of passage, the August vote hinges on ethics.
Bullish has acquired Equiniti for $4.2 billion, marking the largest deal in crypto history. The merger aims to bridge legacy financial services with digital assets.
The FCA is investigating Mastercard for anti-competitive conduct in digital wallets, complicating its push into the $31 billion tokenized asset market.
Anchorage Digital is launching an agentic banking stack to manage AI-driven transactions, leveraging its OCC federal charter to automate institutional risk.
Fintech platforms are merging DeFi and TradFi, with Coinbase and Robinhood leading the charge. Monitor geopolitical risks as the primary threat to this growth.
A potential US-Iran peace memo could end the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Markets may see a repeat of the 5% BTC surge seen during previous de-escalation phases.
Crypto-native platforms like Stake and Roobet hold 88% to 93% market share in most Canadian provinces, setting the stage for a massive offshore World Cup surge.
OKX Card data shows 26% of stablecoin transactions occur at grocery stores, with 50% of trades under €10, signaling a shift toward everyday retail utility.
Binance is transitioning its oracle services to Atlas over a 90-day window starting May 6. This shift impacts data feeds for BNB Chain and opBNB protocols.
Morgan Stanley’s new 50-basis-point crypto fee on ETrade triggers a price war, threatening the revenue models of Coinbase, Robinhood, and Schwab.
Senator Gillibrand is pushing for the CLARITY Act before the May 21 deadline. Failure to pass the Senate Banking Committee could delay progress until 2030.
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott targets a May 11 markup for the CLARITY Act. Failure to pass before the May 21 recess could delay federal crypto rules until 2030.
The lack of a unified identity standard forces crypto protocols into silos, creating friction for governance and institutional adoption. See why it matters.
Arthur Hayes argues the CLARITY Act ignores bitcoin's true value, which he ties to fiat liquidity. The bill faces a critical Senate floor vote by May 21.
Crypto.com partners with Bookit to offer 1 million travel listings in-app, aiming to boost CRO utility through a new rewards-linked booking ecosystem.
Morgan Stanley's new ETrade crypto pilot charges 50 basis points per trade, aiming to capture retail volume from 8.6 million users with lower competitive fees.
Canada is moving to ban crypto ATMs, citing high rates of fraud and money laundering. The proposal targets the kiosk model to protect retail consumers.
The U.S. Senate remains deadlocked on crypto legislation, leaving firms in a regulatory gray zone. Legislative delays continue to stall institutional capital.
Institutional players are moving from crypto education to building onchain systems. Focus shifts to tokenized securities and 24/7 treasury management tools.
Senator Bernie Moreno targets a July 4 deadline for a U.S. crypto market bill. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $108.98B in assets amid institutional demand.
The CLARITY Act nears a Senate markup, aiming to define US crypto policy. Investors should watch for amendments on stablecoin yield and banking integration.
The Senate Banking Committee faces a narrow window to pass the CLARITY Act, a $3.2T market catalyst that could reverse the 51% drop in U.S. developer activity.
Senator Gillibrand warns the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act will fail without an ethics ban on official crypto ties, leaving a 10-week window for a vote.
April crypto funding hit $860M, with 67% of capital flowing into two major CeFi deals. AI and prediction markets are now seeing a surge in specialized startups.
DeFi safety in 2026 requires moving beyond audits and TVL. Focus on collateral mechanisms and liquidity depth to identify protocols built for market stress.
Meme coins are seeing renewed volatility as small-cap tokens like SKYAI surge 250%. Institutional interest in BONK offers a contrast to speculative cycles.
Kevin O’Leary argues that Wall Street’s tokenization efforts remain stalled by regulatory gaps, noting that 97% of market value is concentrated in BTC and ETH.
Kraken's new 10x spot leverage for U.S. retail traders enables amplified exposure but introduces rapid liquidation risks for inexperienced users.