Key Takeaways CFTC and SEC efforts aim to bring more consistency to overlapping financial market oversight. Growing market overlap has increased pressure for clearer, more consistent regulatory coordination. Firms may see reduced compliance friction if joint agency work advances. SEC and CFTC Advance Crypto Policy Alignment Efforts U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael
Key Takeaways Marathon Holdings posted a $1.3 billion net loss in Q1 2026 due to an 18% drop in average bitcoin prices. The 33% surge in hashrate to 72.2 EH/s reflects intense mining competition and rising overhead costs. Marathon sold $1.5 billion in bitcoin to fund a strategic pivot into AI and retire 30% of
Key Takeaways Polymarket traders assign a slim 11% chance that bitcoin hits $150,000 by December 31, 2026. Kalshi data shows a 47% probability of bitcoin surpassing the $100,000 milestone during 2026. Total volume across major prediction markets for BTC price targets has exceeded $80 million in 2026. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator turned green for the first time since March 2023 on May 12. The March 2023 signal preceded a bull run that took bitcoin above $73,000, but a 2022 false signal warrants caution. April spot ETF inflows hit $2.44B, and whale accumulation has grown, adding weight to the bullish read.
Key Takeaways Senate Republicans rejected claims that the CLARITY Act would weaken investor protections. The bill would clarify SEC and CFTC authority while adding disclosure and anti-evasion rules. Republicans said the proposal addresses sanctions, money laundering, DeFi risks and foreign illicit finance concerns. Republicans Answer Claims on Securities Law and Illicit Finance Senate Banking Committee
Key Takeaways DTCC will integrate Chainlink’s Runtime Environment into its Collateral Appchain, targeting a Q4 2026 production launch. The platform automates collateral workflows for a firm that processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions in 2025. Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov says collateral management is the blockchain sector’s key application for traditional finance (TradFi). DTCC Picks Chainlink
Key Takeaways ZachXBT named Bitget founder Shawn Liu as the platform’s actual leader, relegating current CEO Gracy Chen to a figurehead role. He also warned of an imminent escalation against the “Chinese CEX cartel” in the near future. Neither Bitget nor Shawn Liu has publicly responded to ZachXBT’s allegations at press time. Turning The Spotlight
Key Takeaways Lookonchain flagged 10 fresh wallets withdrawing 100M LAB tokens ($480M) from Bitget in 12 hours. The withdrawal represents 32.26% of LAB’s circulating supply, following a 370% pump earlier this month. ZachXBT previously posted a $10,000 bounty targeting LAB founder Vova Sadkov for alleged manipulation. Exit Follows 1,000% Pump and ZachXBT Probe Lookonchain flagged
Senate Banking Committee’s 309-page CLARITY Act draft targets a May 14 markup vote. The bill assigns SEC authority over new token sales and CFTC control over all secondary trading. Passage on May 14 would send the CLARITY Act to a full Senate floor vote before end of 2026. Drawing Permanent Lines Between SEC and CFTC
Key Takeaways UK Gambling Commission posts £65,000 senior “Head of Illegal Markets” role to combat £16.6bn black market. Acting CEO Sarah Gardner welcomed £26m new government funding over three years for tackling illegal gambling. Tim Miller logged 741 cease-and-desists and 1,134 site takedowns in 2025-26. £65,000 Salary Draws Scrutiny as Regulator Confronts £16.6bn Market The