Key Takeaways Gov. McMaster signed S.163 into law, making South Carolina’s crypto protections among the strongest in the U.S. The bill passed 110-1 in the House and bans state agencies from accepting or testing any Federal Reserve central bank digital currency ( CBDC). South Carolina joins Texas and Florida in offering miners and blockchain operators…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin holds near $77,400 on May 20 as BTC tests resistance near the $78,000 zone. Market indicators show mixed momentum, with MACD and Momentum flashing sell signals. BTC bulls now watch the $77.5K-$78K breakout zone for a possible move toward $80K. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin is priced at $77,440 during the early morning…
Key Takeaways Parliament passed a law granting Rwanda’s CMA explicit power to license and regulate virtual asset providers. Jerome Ndayambaje noted bitcoin faces high scrutiny, while some of the world’s 9,000 cryptos will be blocked. The CMA is currently drafting secondary regulations to formally launch its licensing regime for crypto firms. Mandatory Licensing for Crypto…
Key Takeaways Senator Lummis believes the U.S. must immediately pass the CLARITY Act to avoid losing global crypto leadership to China and Europe. China’s digital yuan and Europe’s MiCA framework have given rivals a regulatory edge over U.S. firms. The GENIUS and CLARITY acts are advancing in the Senate, targeting a 2026 vote. US Cannot…
Key Takeaways Mini Shai-Hulud exploited GitHub Actions on May 19, compromising 300+ npm packages across 16M weekly downloads. The malware installs a dead-man’s switch that wipes the developer’s machine if the stolen npm token is revoked. GitHub responded May 20 with staged publishing, bulk OIDC onboarding, and a plan to deprecate legacy npm tokens. Mini…
Key Takeaways Solana RWA assets jumped 43% to $2.01B in Q1, led by Blackrock’s BUIDL. Solana app revenue held at $342.2M despite SOL falling 33% and DeFi TVL dropping 22%. Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade targets 150ms finality to boost network scalability in 2026. Solana App Revenue Holds $342M Despite SOL Declining by 33% Solana’s blockchain economy…
Key Takeaways Coinbase detected possible coercion as attackers tried moving assets from a customer account. Blockchain records helped investigators trace crypto and connect wallet activity. Further monitoring upgrades and police partnerships may strengthen crypto-related crime responses. Blockchain Evidence Connects Robbery to Five Convictions Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) revealed its assistance in a U.K. criminal…
The team behind web3 gaming app GladiatorDex officially launched on April 27 during a community event at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga. The announcement included details regarding the platform’s core infrastructure and the scheduling of its full game release, which is set for July 27. The event served as an initial public preview of…
Key Takeaways Trump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules. Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech partnerships, charter reviews, licensing, and other federal authorizations for eligible firms. Regulatory changes could affect charter approvals, licensing reviews, and Federal Reserve payment system access. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment…
Amira Alawi, the Global Marketing Director of Coins.ph, discussed the platform’s plans regarding stablecoin utility and local crypto adoption. The interview took place during the Coins.ph Merchant Crawl in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), an experiential event showcasing the Philippines’ stablecoin-to-QRPh integration by allowing participants to buy lunch, coffee, and dessert using USDT and USDC. (Initial…
