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
Key Takeaways Crypto.com became the first VASP to receive a CBUAE stored value facilities license on May 11, 2026. The SVF allows Crypto.com to process government fees in dirhams, impacting the UAE’s 100% cashless strategy. Crypto.com will next launch crypto payment integrations with Emirates and Dubai Duty Free for 2026 travelers. Regulatory Milestone Crypto exchange
Key Takeaways Strategy could sell BTC to fund dividends while seeking to preserve confidence in its treasury approach. Preferred securities make liquidity, dividend coverage, and market access more important for investors. Future signals include BTC sales, USD Reserve changes, preferred coverage, and new issuance. Strategy’s Potential BTC Sale Changes the Treasury Debate Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR)
Key Takeaways Senators face recorded-vote scrutiny tied to the CLARITY Act markup. Stand With Crypto says it represents more than 2.9 million U.S. advocates. Committee action could advance digital asset market structure legislation. Senate Banking Markup Puts CLARITY Act Scorecard in Focus Senate Banking Committee members face new scorecard pressure ahead of the May 14
Key Takeaways Bank of Korea data shows domestic virtual asset holdings fell over 50% to $41.17 billion by February 2026. Investors shifted capital to booming stock markets as bitcoin trading volumes crashed by 70% in early 2026. High exchange rates will likely drive further demand for dollar-pegged Stablecoins through late 2026. Massive Capital Migration to
Key Takeaways Silver has broken above $80 per ounce, a level Kiyosaki links to hyperinflation risk, with a $200 target. Robert Kiyosaki has held silver since 1965, when it cost pennies. Kiyosaki’s 6 safe assets for 2026 include gold, silver, oil, food, bitcoin, and ethereum. 60 Years of Silver Stacking and Kiyosaki Isn’t Done Robert
Key Takeaways Zcash (ZEC) retreated to $550 on May 11 after a surge, maintaining its spot as the top privacy coin. Despite a 7% daily dip, ZEC is up 33% over 7 days following a $25M funding boost from firms like a16z. Proponents eye a parabolic rally for ZEC in 2026, though critics warn about
Key Takeaways A16z crypto leads a ~$300 million round at Digital Asset Holdings, valuing the company at ~$2 billion, per Bloomberg. Canton Network has processed over $6 trillion in tokenized assets, drawing Visa, DTCC, and Goldman Sachs as institutional validators. Digital Asset plans to use fresh capital to scale the Canton Network ecosystem as the
Key Takeaways Circle revenue rose 20% as USDC transaction volume jumped 263% year over year. Reserve income reached $653 million, supported by higher average USDC circulation. Arc-related activity, AI tools, and payments integrations could shape future revenue streams. USDC Growth Drives Circle Revenue and Reserve Income Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on May