Key Takeaways Polymarket appointed Japan rep Mike Eidlin and targets government approval for prediction markets by 2030. Polymarket hit $10B monthly volume in March, drawing 678,342 users in April versus rival Kalshi. Japan approval hinges on the FSA classifying prediction markets as a new product class under local law. Japanese Market Entry With a Strong…
Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) announced that the fifth annual Coinfest Asia crypto festival will take place on August 20–21, 2026, at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The 2026 edition will expand across five beach clubs along the coastline to serve as a single integrated venue, according to an organizer statement. Tickets for Coinfest Asia 2026…
Key Takeaways The EU opened a MiCA review open till Aug. 31 as crypto markets have evolved beyond 2024 rules. MiCA review targets stablecoins, DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets across Europe. EU regulators are shaping potential “MiCA 2” reforms ahead of July 2026. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates Globally The European Union…
Victoria, Seychelles, May 21, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced today the start of its second-year partnership in support of the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition (GCC). The coalition, which has reached over 642,000 young people, parents, and teachers across eight countries since launch, is entering a new phase of growth —…
Key Takeaways Ripple Prime integrated EDX liquidity to expand institutional access across digital asset spot and perpetual futures markets. Clients gain centralized brokerage tools for trading, settlement, margin, and collateral management. RLUSD is planned to support compliant settlement and collateral workflows across spot crypto and perpetual futures trading. Ripple Prime Adds EDX Liquidity for Institutions…
Key Takeaways Total U.S. crypto ownership now exceeds 67 million people, representing 1 in 4 adults. Future demand remains strong, with 90% of holders expecting to buy cryptocurrency within the next year. Consumer sentiment stayed favorable, with 77% reporting crypto positively affected their lives. Crypto Holders Broaden Across Income, Age, and Work One in four…
Key Takeaways Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) CEO Ron Sade and board member Keren Maimon invest $11.4M at a premium price of $4.97 per share. The May 27, 2026 closing adds capital to Solmate’s solana treasury, which held roughly 1.235M SOL as of early 2026. Insider participation at a premium follows Solmate’s $300M PIPE raise in September…
Key Takeaways Moonpay launched Moonpay Trade on May 21, 2026, giving institutions access to 200+ chains through one API. DFlow processed over $12 billion in Q1 2026 volume, extending Moonpay Trade’s reach across Solana and EVM markets. Caroline D. Pham’s Moonpay Institutional unit will use Moonpay Trade as its compliance-backed onchain execution layer. Moonpay Trade…
Key Takeaways Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway sued Coinflip on May 20, 2026, seeking up to $1,826,000 in civil penalties under the MMPA. Coinflip’s 140-plus Missouri BTMs charge fees up to 21.9%, with one 80-year-old veteran losing up to $200,000 in a single scam. The lawsuit seeks a court injunction halting Coinflip operations in Missouri until…
Key Takeaways The CFTC and NHL signed an MOU on May 21, 2026, creating a formal framework for confidential information sharing. NHL became the first major U.S. pro sports league to partner with both Kalshi and Polymarket in October 2025. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig signals more league agreements ahead as prediction markets face federal oversight…
