The third edition of Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) is scheduled to take place from May 18 to 24, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, according to an announcement from organizers Hashed and ShardLab. The primary conference sessions will be held at the True ICON Hall within ICON SIAM on May 20 and 21. The event is…
Key Takeaways MEXC plans to expand its Guardian Fund to $500M over two years, along with a 1,000 BTC reserve. MEXC logged $270M inflows by May 11, reflecting demand for stronger reserve safeguards. MEXC will add on-chain BTC and USDT proof-of-reserves to boost transparency and trust. BTC and USDT to Serve as Dual Reserve System…
Key Takeaways Treasury CS John Mbadi submitted Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament on April 30, 2026 targeting KSh 120 billion. VASPs to file annual returns to KRA under Tax Procedures Act amendment after section 6B. The bill reintroduces 20% withholding tax on gambling winnings, reversing a previous removal. Two Reform Lanes in One Vehicle Narrow…
Key Takeaways Exodus Movement reduced its bitcoin treasury by 63% in Q1 2026 to fund strategic fintech acquisitions. The 1,076 BTC liquidation helped raise cash for the May 1 purchase of payments firms Monavate and Baanx. Despite the $73.2 million disposal, Exodus reported a $32.1 million net loss amid lower trading volumes. NYSE American Listed…
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 Buffett’s gauge hit 232% on May 11 as S&P 500 and Nasdaq records deepened valuation fears. Warren Buffett’s metric signaled stocks may be outrunning GDP, fueling AI bubble debate on Wall Street. Geiger Capital says markets changed fast; next, investors will test if earnings can justify 2026 highs. Market Cap-to-GDP Gauge Surges as…
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…
