Key Takeaways: Russia’s Moscow Exchange will launch crypto indexes for SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB within the next week. Moex will weigh price data from Binance (50%), Bybit (20%), OKX (15%), and Bitget (15%). The exchange plans to grow its crypto index suite from six to at least 10 assets over time. How the Indexes…
Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement. The deal unencumbered 3,300 bitcoin worth $260 million on May 1, 2026, signaling lower industry debt costs. CEO Asher Genoot will use the increased liquidity to fuel growth in Hut 8’s energy and compute infrastructure. Unlocking…
Key Takeaways: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer Bogart notes over 20 crypto firms now seek OCC charters to integrate with banks. Securing 1 federal OCC charter gives firms like Ripple credibility to attract serious institutional capital. Next, 20+ OCC-chartered crypto firms, like Coinbase, will unlock large banks and sovereign wealth funds. The End of the Decentralized Fantasy:…
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is allegedly preparing to legally re-enter the Philippine market by June 2026 through a local entity, according to claims made by Dubai-based crypto trading entrepreneur and influencer Arlone Abello, also known as Coach Miranda Miner. During a recent broadcast of his online show, Abello stated that he had spoken directly with…
Key Takeaways: Haun Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to back startups building the next-generation financial system. Unlike its $1.5B 2022 funds, Katie Haun shifts focus to bridging AI, stablecoins, and legacy finance. Haun will deploy the $1B across 3 key sectors, preparing current networks for an AI-driven future economy. Haun Ventures Launches $1 Billion…
Key Takeaways: Comparison to the yen carry trade signals potential for large-scale capital reallocation. STRC offers monthly cash dividends, public-market access, and an 11.52% effective yield. Regulatory clarity could accelerate institutional participation and expand alternative yield benchmarks. Bitcoin-Linked Carry Trade Draws Wall Street Attention Wall Street may be underestimating a major carry trade forming around…
Key Takeaways: Uphold disputed New York’s claims and denied knowingly promoting Cred’s alleged misconduct. Customers will receive more than $5 million through repayments and transferred bankruptcy recoveries. Settlement requires broker registration, tighter due diligence, and stronger compliance controls going forward. Uphold Challenges New York CredEarn Settlement Claims Uphold HQ Inc. disputed New York’s account of…
Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 billion held outside banks, curbing liquidity. Facimex Valores Adrián Yarde Buller notes that citizens distrust banks due to the 2001 crisis. Milei has walked back his main campaign promise to dollarize Argentina, citing peso preference. Argentines Still Distrust the Government: Fiscal…
Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. Thomas Lee expects the CLARITY Act’s 2026 passage to drive agentic AI commerce and ETH staking growth. Ethereum Dominates Holdings…
Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over 50 firms across banking, custody, trading, and digital asset sectors. DTC supports the effort with over $114 trillion in assets held across its custody system. DTCC Tokenization Service Moves Toward Live Production The Depository Trust & Clearing…
