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medianama.comU.S. Considers Stablecoins to Support Dollar Demand
The U.S. is examining whether stablecoins can increase demand for the dollar. The approach faces limits from broader challenges to dollar dominance.
dailyhodl.comTrump Media Transfers 2,650 Bitcoin to Crypto.com Exchange
Trump Media moved another 2,650 bitcoin valued at $205 million to the Crypto.com platform. The transfer increases the company's total bitcoin holdings sent to the exchange and updates its reported unrealized loss on the position.
forbes.comBitcoin Pizza Day Marks 16 Years Since First Crypto Purchase
Sixteen years ago, a programmer spent 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas. The transaction, valued at roughly $30 at the time, is now worth more than $773 million.
news18.comRepresentative Introduces Bill to Consolidate Government Digital Assets
Representative Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act, which would gather U.S. government-held digital assets into a single national reserve. The legislation aims to establish protections for those holdings.
cointelegraph.comSenator Lummis Says Digital Asset Firms Relocate Abroad Due to Congressional Inaction
Senator Lummis stated that digital asset companies continue to move operations offshore each day because Congress has not passed legislation. The comment was posted on X.
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Approves Clarity Act for Full Senate Vote
The Senate Banking Committee approved the Clarity Act last week. The bill now awaits a full Senate vote and reconciliation with other versions before reaching the White House.
Washington ExaminerU.S. financial system faces new risks from unregulated digital assets
Adversaries have used gaps in traditional finance to support terrorism and sanctions evasion. A newer, largely unregulated digital asset ecosystem has emerged in recent years.
CoinDeskAsset Manager Executive Says Tether and USDC Reserves Resemble Hedge Funds
Christoph Hock of Union Investment stated that Tether and Circle stablecoins hold gold and bitcoin reserves that resemble speculative funds rather than cash equivalents. He cited past USDC price drops and warned of mark-to-market losses for institutional users.
cointelegraph.comCrypto Industry Increases Security Measures After 75 Percent Rise in Attacks
The crypto industry reported a 75 percent increase in attacks on digital asset holders last year. Companies are expanding security protocols in response to the rise in incidents.
CoinDeskHouse Lawmakers Urge Trump to Fill CFTC Commission With Bipartisan Slate
Senior members of the House Agriculture Committee sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump on Friday asking him to nominate four additional commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, two from each party. The agency is currently led by a single Republican chairm…
wallethacks.comE-Estate Launches Platform for Tokenized Real Estate Ownership
E-Estate, founded in November 2024 and launched as a platform in June 2025, connects digital tokens to income-generating real estate assets. The company has expanded its corporate presence from Panama into Canada and the United States. Usa Today reported the platform aims to lowe…
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Market Structure Bill
The Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support on May 15, 2026. The committee adopted seven amendments during the session. Senate negotiators must now merge it with a version from the Agriculture Committee before a potential floor vote.
memeburn.comOKX and Korea Investment and Securities in Talks for 40% Stake in Coinone
OKX and Korea Investment and Securities are discussing the purchase of a combined 40% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone through newly issued shares. The transaction would mark OKX's entry into the South Korean market. CoinDesk reported the development on May 1…
cointelegraph.comSenate Passes Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act on digital assets. Senator Dave McCormick called for the bill to reach the Senate floor and be sent to the president's desk for signature. The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and related technologies.
washingtonpost.comSenate Panel Advances Cryptocurrency Bill as Democrats Split on Amendments
A Senate committee advanced legislation to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Democrats divided over proposed amendments during the markup session, leading to a procedural dispute. The bill now moves forward amid ongoing negotiations between parties.
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 bipartisan vote on May 14, 2026, sending the crypto market structure bill forward for further negotiations. Two Democrats joined Republicans after last-minute amendments on investor protections, ba…
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a markup hearing on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, 2026. Republicans and Democrats failed to reach full agreement on the bill's remaining provisions, including decentralized finance and government ethics rules.
CoinDeskKraken to Replace LayerZero With Chainlink for Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
Kraken announced it will use Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol as the exclusive bridge for its wrapped assets including kBTC. The change affects more than $3 billion in total value locked following a $292 million exploit on a LayerZero-powered bridge last month. C…
SemaforSenate Banking Committee Schedules Markup of Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill for May 14
Republicans secured enough votes on May 13 to advance their cryptocurrency regulation overhaul without Democratic support after Sen. John Kennedy fell in line. The markup is scheduled for Thursday morning following debate over stablecoin rewards, illicit finance and ethics langua…
valuewalk.comFidelity Announces Support for CLARITY Act on Digital Asset Regulation
The $7 trillion asset manager announced its support for the crypto legislation, describing it as a balanced approach that would ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in digital assets. Fidelity stated the CLARITY Act would bring statutory clarity to digital asset markets.
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Clarity Act With Over 130 Amendments Ahead of Markup
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which passed the House in 2025, faces a Senate Banking Committee markup starting Thursday after Sens. Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks reached a deal on stablecoin yield. Democrats are pushing ethics provisions related to President Trump’s c…
manilatimes.netAnchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas Partner on Cross-Border Stablecoin Settlement
Anchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas announced a partnership to enable cross-border settlement using federally issued stablecoins. The collaboration aims to facilitate faster and more efficient transactions between the United States and Mexico. The companies stated the initiative…
winnipegfreepress.comSenate Democrats Back Crypto Bill Before Markup
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would like to see a good crypto bill pass. The statement came ahead of this week's market structure markup. Democrats are working diligently on the legislation.
CoinDeskAnchorage Digital Partners With M0 Stablecoin Platform, Plans to Serve Multiple Issuers
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., will take a back seat in the USDG stablecoin consortium and pursue a neutral approach as it builds a white-label issuance business. CEO Nathan McCauley cited a pipeline of 20 firms seeking help to issue sta…
CoinDeskMorgan Stanley to Offer Crypto Trading on E*Trade Platform With 50 Basis Point Fee
Morgan Stanley is rolling out cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform at a 50-basis-point fee, undercutting rivals including Schwab, Coinbase and Robinhood. The move comes as Wall Street expands further into digital assets following the 2024 launch of spot ETFs. Industry e…
Bitmine Adds 26,659 ETH Last Week, Holdings Exceed 5.2 Million
Bitmine bought 26659 ETH last week for about $63 million, sharply below its prior average of over 100000 ETH weekly. Chairman Tom Lee said the firm is moderating accumulation as it nears 5 percent ownership of ether supply after acquiring more than 1 million ETH since the start o…
benzinga.comMillions of TRUMP Tokens Transferred From Team Wallet to Exchange
Approximately 7.9 million TRUMP tokens valued at $1.929 million were unlocked and transferred from the GetTrumpMemes team wallet. The tokens moved through BitGo and a custody address before entering an exchange wallet. A separate transfer of 7.001 million tokens from the same wal…
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Schedules May 14 Markup of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee will meet on May 14, 2026 to consider the crypto market structure bill after postponing a markup in January 2026. Crypto industry groups welcomed the date as a step toward regulatory clarity, while a coalition of banking trade associations raised rema…
BenzingaSenate Banking Committee to Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup hearing and vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The bill aims to establish regulatory oversight for digital assets including stablecoins. Banks have raised concerns that provisions on stablecoin…
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Holds Markup on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup hearing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 on May 14. The bill had been stalled since January over stablecoin yield provisions. A compromise text was released last week, though banking industry groups continue to expre…
inc42.comBlackRock to Launch Two Money-Market Funds for Stablecoin Cash Holdings
BlackRock plans to introduce two money-market funds aimed at investors who hold cash in stablecoins. The move indicates the asset manager anticipates a lasting base of customers in the digital-dollar economy. The funds will allow stablecoin holders to earn returns on their cash b…
usatoday.comSEC Exploring Rule Changes for Onchain Markets
The agency is considering updates to rules covering trading systems, brokers, clearing agencies and crypto vaults. Officials highlighted how a single protocol can handle trade execution, collateral management, liquidity routing and settlement. The review was announced on May 8, 2…
CoinDeskKraken Parent Payward Applies for National Trust Company Charter
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has applied for a national trust company charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The proposed Payward National Trust Company would provide federally regulated custody services for digital assets.
ForbesOCC Spring 2026 Risk Report Finds Elevated Operational and Commercial Credit Risks Despite Sound Banking System
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released its Spring 2026 Semiannual Risk Perspective on May 7, stating the federal banking system remains sound and resilient. The report highlights elevated risks across commercial credit, operational threats and geopolitical factors…
CoinDeskBNY to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Custody Services in Abu Dhabi via Local Partners
BNY, the world's largest custody bank overseeing $59 trillion in client assets, announced a partnership with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to build regulated digital asset infrastructure in Abu Dhabi Global Market. The initiative begins with custody for bitcoin and ether before ex…
manilatimes.netBitcoin Post-Quantum Migration Will Require Broad Participation, Project Eleven CEO Says
Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden told CoinDesk’s Consensus Miami conference that Bitcoin developers should move from research to production on a post-quantum signature scheme. He said the migration will be substantially harder than the Taproot upgrade because every bitcoin user, wa…
crowdfundinsider.comWhite House Adviser Patrick Witt Sets July 4 Target for Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
A senior White House digital assets adviser said the administration aims to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by July 4, with a Senate Banking Committee markup planned for this month. The adviser confirmed a stablecoin yield compromise has been reached and outlined a broa…
crowdfundinsider.comJPMorgan, Ripple, Mastercard and Ondo Finance Test Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Settling on XRP Ledger
Ondo Finance, Kinexys by JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple completed a pilot transaction that settled tokenized U.S. Treasuries across borders and banking systems in near real time outside traditional banking hours. The test marks a major step toward 24/7 global markets. @CoinDesk…
SemaforNearly 8 Million South Africans Used Cryptocurrency in First Half of 2025
A report found that 7.8 million South Africans used cryptocurrency platforms during the first six months of 2025. More than two-thirds of those surveyed said they were roughly familiar with crypto. South Africa regulates crypto as a financial instrument and taxes gains and losses…
koreaherald.comCrypto.com CMO Steven Kalifowitz to Step Down Effective June 30 After Nearly Six Years
Steven Kalifowitz will leave his role as chief marketing officer at Crypto.com on June 30, 2026, and continue as an advisor to the CEO. During his tenure, the company invested over $1 billion in partnerships, including major deals with sports venues and celebrities. Crypto.com, f…
yardbarker.comConsensus Miami 2026 Conference Opens at Miami Beach Convention Center
The annual Consensus conference, organized by CoinDesk, began on Tuesday, drawing thousands to discuss digital assets. Keynotes and fireside chats feature industry leaders addressing crypto trends, policy, and innovation. The event follows February's Consensus Hong Kong, which hi…
coindesk.comMorgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETP Attracts $100 Million in Inflows in First Six Days
Morgan Stanley launched MSBT, the first bitcoin-backed exchange-traded product from a U.S.-chartered bank, attracting more than $100 million in inflows entirely through self-directed channels. Amy Oldenburg, head of digital asset strategy, highlighted regulatory barriers to banks…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCoinDesk 20 Index Climbs 1.1% to 2062.95 with 19 Assets Trading Higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 1.1% since Wednesday afternoon, reaching 2062.95 as of the latest update. Nineteen of the 20 assets in the index advanced, led by Aptos and Internet Computer. The index tracks a broad range of cryptocurrencies traded globally.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMoonPay Signs $100 Million Deal with Sodot and Introduces Institutional Service
MoonPay has signed a $100 million agreement with Sodot while introducing MoonPay Institutional. Caroline D. Pham described these moves as part of a major shift in financial markets toward instant settlement without failures or paperwork issues. The developments highlight blockcha…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPOLARIS National Security Group Issues Memo Urging Congress to Regulate Cryptocurrency for Security Reasons
POLARIS National Security released a memo urging Congress to address cryptocurrency as a national security concern rather than an economic one. The memo includes five policy recommendations amid Senate consideration of the CLARITY Act. Statements highlight cryptocurrency's role i…
Lucius Kwok from New York, NY, United States / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Block Inc. Publishes First Proof-of-Reserves Report Disclosing 28,355 Bitcoin Holdings Worth $2.2 Billion
Block Inc. released its inaugural proof-of-reserves report on Monday, revealing total Bitcoin holdings of 28,355 BTC valued at approximately $2.2 billion as of March 2026. The report, confirmed by third-party auditors, breaks down customer and corporate assets across its operatio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBlock Adds 114 Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury, Reaching 8,997 BTC in Q1 2026
Payments company Block increased its bitcoin holdings by 114 BTC in the first quarter of 2026, bringing its corporate treasury to 8,997 BTC. The firm also reported responsibility for 19,357 BTC held on behalf of customers, totaling 28,355 BTC worth about $2.2 billion. Block publi…
info.gov.hkCoinEx Hosts RISING TIDE Event During Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
CoinEx organized an event called RISING TIDE: High-Signal Night as part of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026. The gathering included participants from various sectors of the digital asset industry. It aimed to facilitate discussions and networking among attendees.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMiCA Regulation Enables European Banks to Add Bitcoin and Ether Trading to Brokerage Platforms
Major European banks have launched regulated digital asset trading services for retail investors in the past year, embedding them within existing brokerage systems. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation has unified the framework across the European Union, enabling seamless inte…
pymnts.comMorgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio Targeting Issuers on April 24
Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio, a government money market fund designed for stablecoin issuers. The fund invests in U.S. Treasury bills and repo agreements, aiming for a constant $1 net asset value with daily liquidity. This laun…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBalancer Exploiter Resumes Activity After 5 Months, Launders $2.55M ETH to BTC
The perpetrator behind a $120 million theft from Balancer has become active again. In the past hour, the exploiter moved 1,100 ETH valued at $2.55 million and began converting it to BTC via THORChain. @lookonchain reported the laundering activity on 2026-04-24.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHacker Converts 75,700 ETH from KelpDAO to BTC via THORChain in 1.5 Days
A hacker involved in the KelpDAO incident has swapped approximately 75,700 ETH, valued at $1.75 billion, into BTC over a day and a half. The conversions primarily used the THORChain protocol. This activity generated $800 million in trading volume and $910,000 in fees for THORChai…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSurvey: 80% of Japanese Institutional Investors Eye Up to 5% Crypto Allocation by 2029
A survey by Nomura and Laser Digital found that almost 80% of Japan's investment professionals intend to allocate up to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets by 2029. More than half target between 2% and 5% exposure, with growing interest in strategies like staking and stablec…
newsbtc.comArbitrum Freezes 30,766 ETH Worth $71.15 Million Linked to KelpDAO Hacker
Arbitrum has frozen 30,766 ETH valued at $71.15 million belonging to the hacker of KelpDAO on its network. The action took place 20 minutes before the report. The freeze targets assets on the Arbitrum network, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCryptocurrency Platform Expands to Offer Up to $5 Million USDC Loans with BTC Collateral
An unnamed cryptocurrency platform has expanded its services, enabling users to borrow up to $5 million in USDC using BTC, ETH, or cbETH as collateral. The expansion builds on existing cryptocurrency offerings and provides access to stablecoin loans backed by major digital assets…
axios.comCryptocurrency Prices Decline in Latest Market Update
Major cryptocurrencies experienced declines in their values according to a recent update. Bitcoin fell by 1.44% to $76,255.00, while Ether dropped 2.74% to $2,360.50. Other assets like Cardano and Dogecoin also saw decreases ranging from 1.29% to 4.09%.
edcircuit.comCryptocurrency Groups Continue Targeting Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race
Cryptocurrency political action committees are spending millions to oppose Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown's bid for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Brown, a former senator, has adjusted his stance on digital assets since losing his seat in 2024. Industry groups cite his past criticism as r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFoundry Launches ZCash Mining Pool Capturing One-Third of Network Hashrate
Foundry, a Bitcoin mining company, has launched a new mining pool for ZCash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. The pool reportedly controls about one-third of ZCash's total hashrate. This expansion follows Foundry's dominant position in Bitcoin mining, where it operates a pool la…
cointelegraph.comBitmine Purchases Additional 71,524 ETH Last Week, Total Holdings Reach 4.87 Million
Bitmine acquired 71,524 Ethereum tokens valued at $156.35 million last week. The purchase increases its total holdings to 4,874,858 ETH, worth approximately $10.66 billion. This move reflects ongoing accumulation in the cryptocurrency sector.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCurrent Prices and Changes for Major Cryptocurrencies Reported
Bitcoin traded at $72,885, down 0.46 percent. Ether stood at $2,247.90, down 0.31 percent. Other cryptocurrencies including Cardano, Bitcoin Cash, and Dogecoin showed declines ranging from 0.98 percent to 3.68 percent.