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The Ohio Senate race could determine the fate of the CLARITY Act. With $170M in super PAC cash at stake, the Banking Committee's leadership remains at risk.
Rain has added Mastercard to its stablecoin card network, joining Visa to serve institutional clients. The move follows a $1.95B valuation for the startup.
The DTCC will launch a tokenization pilot for 50+ firms in July, targeting $114T in custodied assets. This move aims to bridge TradFi and DeFi via SEC clearance.
The DTCC plans to launch tokenized securities in October 2026, signaling a major shift toward institutional blockchain adoption for real-world assets.
FINRA's approval of Securitize for tokenized IPOs shifts market odds for 2027 listings. Watch for SEC guidance and the first major tech firm to test the model.
Kraken alleges Etana Custody misused $25M in client funds, citing a Ponzi-like structure. The firm is now in liquidation under a court-appointed receiver.
Tetra Trust launches CADD, a regulated CAD stablecoin backed by Shopify and National Bank, aiming to modernize Canada's $424B daily legacy payment infrastructure.
Binance's new Withdraw Protection feature allows users to lock on-chain transfers for up to 7 days, mitigating risks from physical coercion and forced outflows.
South Korea's crypto exchanges are fighting a 10M won reporting rule that could increase filings by 85x. A final cabinet vote is expected this July.
The DTCC will launch tokenized securities in October 2026, shifting $114 trillion in assets to blockchain rails. The pilot begins in July 2026 for major ETFs.
The CLARITY Act compromise, which restricts passive stablecoin yield while allowing activity-based rewards, sent Circle shares up 16% and Coinbase up 7%.
The Senate Banking Committee's CLARITY Act draft sets the stage for a mid-May markup. Watch for amendments that could reshape stablecoin reserve requirements.
Binance's new Withdraw Protection allows users to lock on-chain transfers for up to 7 days, creating a critical buffer against forced in-person coercion.
The NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF (BATS:BTCI) uses covered calls to turn volatility into yield. Understand the trade-offs between income and capped upside.
Rain has integrated Mastercard to enable stablecoin-based credit and prepaid card settlements, moving beyond its previous reliance on Visa-only payment rails.
Rain is integrating stablecoin settlement into Mastercard's network via new credit and prepaid cards. Watch for transaction volume and regulatory scaling.
The DTCC will launch tokenized securities trading in July, targeting a $114 trillion custody market. The move signals a shift toward blockchain-based settlement.
The CLARITY Act compromise redefines stablecoins as transactional tools, banning passive yield. This shift aims to unlock institutional adoption by May.
North Korea denies involvement in $577M crypto thefts, even as investigators link Pyongyang to 76% of 2026 incidents. Market risk remains elevated for exchanges.
Circle has secured French AMF approval under MiCA, marking a key milestone for its European operations. This credential signals compliance-first readiness.
World Liberty Financial has filed a federal lawsuit against Justin Sun, citing defamation. The move creates liquidity risks for the WLFI token and its users.
The mortgage industry is integrating VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T to modernize credit assessment, even as 10-year Treasury yields test 4.41%.
Western Union is launching its Solana-based USDPT stablecoin to replace legacy settlement rails, targeting a June 2026 rollout in key remittance markets.
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s warning on Nobitex highlights systemic risks as the exchange handles 70% of Iran’s crypto activity, threatening global liquidity.
Binance hosts a four-hour virtual event on May 13, focusing on institutional scaling, AI integration, and the future of blockchain infrastructure.
WLFI trading volume surged 43% following a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun. The move highlights high volatility in Trump-linked assets.
Payward’s acquisition of Bitnomial secures a full U.S. derivatives stack. The deal allows Kraken to offer regulated crypto futures directly to domestic users.
Stablecoin startup Rain joins Mastercard as a Principal Member following a $1.95B valuation. The move signals a shift toward direct network integration.
The return of US jobs data after a shutdown-driven delay creates a volatility catalyst for Bitcoin at $80,000. Watch for labor-driven shifts in rate expectations.
$686M in liquidations hit crypto traders as long-side crowding turned a quiet market into a volatility trap. Monitor liquidation heatmaps to avoid stop runs.