Key Takeaways On May 14, the Senate Banking Committee voted 15–9 to advance the stablecoin-focused CLARITY Act. The 15–9 committee vote signals a regulatory shift from Biden-era SEC lawsuits toward U.S. capital growth. Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns global standards need treaties, despite 2025 GENIUS Act momentum. A Pivot for Domestic Capital The U.S. Senate
Key Takeaways IG added more than 50 cryptocurrencies, expanding its UK offering to more than 100 tokens. New swap and charting tools strengthen trading capabilities as regulated UK crypto competition grows. Planned wallet transfers would let customers manage external holdings through IG accounts. IG Expands UK Crypto Access After FCA Registration The London-based trading platform
Key Takeaways CLARITY faces several remaining hurdles after gaining Senate committee support in a 15-9 vote, Grayscale says. Lawmakers must combine it with another Senate crypto bill before resolving differences with the House version. Senate passage may require at least seven Democratic votes if Republicans stay united. CLARITY Act’s Next Phase Hinges on Consolidation Crypto
Key Takeaways Data shows the tokenized RWA market hit $34.5B in May 2026, up over 100% year-on-year. Blackrock, Ondo Finance, and Circle lead institutional RWA adoption as private credit surpasses treasuries. Standard Chartered projects the tokenized asset market to reach $30 trillion by 2034. Institutions Pile Into Onchain Finance The scale of growth becomes clearer
Key Takeaways Arkham tracked Bhutan’s BTC holdings falling from 13,000 BTC in Oct. 2024 to today’s reported 3,121 BTC. DHI CEO Ujjwal Deep Dahal said in 2026 he does not “recall” Bhutan selling BTC. Arkham told Coindesk its AI-labeled wallets tied to Bhutan remain unverified by officials. Arkham Tracks Bhutan BTC Falling From 13K, While
Key Takeaways Multicoin Capital deposited all 286,057 AAVE tokens ($26.68M) into Coinbase Prime on May 16. The fund bought 338,005 AAVE at an average of $218 per token in late 2025, now down nearly 60% to $88. Coinbase Prime deposits by institutional funds historically tend to precede large structured OTC exits. How the Position Was
Key Takeaways A new wallet placed a 10x leveraged long on 20 million DOGE worth $2.25M on May 16, per Lookonchain. The $0.10284 liquidation price leaves under 10% margin from current dogecoin spot price near $0.1086. DOGE whale holdings hit record levels in May 2026, even as price consolidates below $0.12. High Stakes, Tight Margin
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $78,000 as rumours of potential U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran intensified. The sudden crypto market crash wiped out $666 million in long positions. Investors look ahead as the Israel Defense Forces prepare assets for a conflict that could last for weeks. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions
Key Takeaways Hana Bank will buy a 6.55% Dunamu stake for $670M, with the deal expected to close by June 15. Upbit parent Dunamu deal signals Korean banks’ deeper push into crypto finance. Hana Bank expands blockchain ties after USDC and Standard Chartered partnerships. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has
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