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90% of US crypto traders fear dollar devaluation, with 49% increasing holdings since January. Watch upcoming inflation data for the next wave of capital flows.
Adam Back continues to deny claims that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. He argues that the founder's anonymity was vital for the network's decentralization.
Proposed OCC rules may extend stablecoin yield limits to third-party partners, threatening DeFi access and distribution models under the GENIUS Act framework.
Brazil's central bank has prohibited the use of crypto for cross-border eFX payments. The mandate forces fintechs to decouple digital assets from fiat rails.
Uphold will pay over $5 million to compensate customers for CredEarn losses. The settlement mandates stricter product reviews and oversight of future offerings.
Coinbase launches the CUSHY fund to drive institutional stablecoin adoption. The move aims to boost Ethereum network activity and capture new liquidity.
A Seoul court has blocked a 6-month suspension for Bithumb, marking a second major legal loss for regulators. The ruling ensures operational continuity for now.
The US CLARITY Act advances as new stablecoin yield provisions set stricter compliance standards. Investors now look to the upcoming committee vote for clarity.
The SEC chair is pushing for updated crypto legislation to replace outdated frameworks, aiming to boost institutional investment and stabilize market volatility.
BlackRock is pushing the OCC to remove a 20% cap on tokenized reserves, arguing the limit hinders products like its BUIDL fund. The next step is the OCC response.
The ISM PMI reading of 52.7% signals economic expansion, fueling speculation of a 2017-style crypto rally. Monitor upcoming data for sustained growth trends.
April crypto losses reached $650 million, with KelpDAO and Drift accounting for nearly $600 million. The market now awaits post-mortem reports for recovery.
Stablecoin utility is surging as monthly card payments hit $600 million and onchain credit reaches $5.58 billion. Watch for regulatory responses to this shift.
Rising stablecoin reserves signal investor caution as Bitcoin faces potential bull trap risks. Monitor exchange liquidity for signs of a shift in market sentiment.
Andreessen Horowitz argues that federal CFTC oversight is essential to prevent state-level bans from fragmenting liquidity in prediction markets.
Coinshares reports $165 million in revenue for FY2025 following its Nasdaq debut. The firm's asset management division grew 13.1% to $126 million in total fees.
The Senate's May 2, 2026, Clarity Act compromise ends the stablecoin yield debate. The framework sets the stage for institutional adoption and new product growth.
Tokenized real-world assets reached a $19.32 billion market cap by March 2026, tripling in 15 months as capital shifts toward on-chain financial instruments.
Nobitex facilitated hundreds of millions in transactions for sanctioned Iranian state entities. The discovery poses new risks for global crypto liquidity pools.
An a16z executive argues the term stablecoin is obsolete, proposing a shift to digital dollar and digital euro branding to distinguish private assets from CBDCs.
Western Union will launch its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana network in May 2026. The move aims to modernize cross-border payments by replacing legacy rails.
Lawmakers resolved a key dispute over yield-bearing assets to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The next step is a formal committee markup session.
Andreessen Horowitz is challenging state-level bans on Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they violate federal law and disrupt access to event-based trading markets.
Brazil has prohibited stablecoins for cross-border payments to tighten capital flow oversight. The move forces firms to return to traditional banking rails.
The TOTAL2 altcoin index is experiencing significant volatility compression, signaling a potential breakout. Monitor volume shifts for the next market move.
Brazil's central bank has banned fintechs from using stablecoins for cross-border settlements. The move forces firms to shift back to traditional banking rails.
Grayscale Research identifies six crypto assets poised to capture value from a $300 trillion tokenization market. Watch for institutional pilot updates next.
North Korean actors siphoned $635 million in a record April 2026 crypto heist. The breach forces a re-evaluation of protocol security and liquidity safeguards.
Visa is integrating five new blockchains into its settlement pilot to boost cross-border efficiency. The firm maintains a 66 Alpha Score at $328.03 per share.
The crypto industry is pivoting to a buy and use model to secure a Senate markup for the CLARITY Act. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) warns of broad regulatory risks.