Key Takeaways: Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet May 2, 2026, with BTC daily binary contracts live and trading. HIP-4 charges zero fees to open positions, directly targeting Polymarket and Kalshi for onchain prediction market volume. Builders can deploy permissionless markets in a later phase by staking 1,000,000 HYPE, with slashable stakes burned if…
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring across Europe and beyond. The Myth: Outsourcing a Compliance Officer Is Enough When founders begin…
Key Takeaways: El Salvador’s Central Bank reported Q1 crypto remittances hit $17.38M, a $5.77M rise from 2025. Despite Bukele’s hopes to disrupt remittance giants, crypto comprises just 0.71% of the $2.43B total. Future growth may stall as El Salvador sunsets the Chivo wallet to honor a 2025 IMF credit pact. El Salvador Registers Rise Of…
PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., May 2nd, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in two recent industry events: a PayCLT webinar on April 22 and The Programmable Economy: AI &…
Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly 40% of crypto purchases across Latam. Highlighting a shift to stability, USDC and USDT now comprise over 70% of all crypto bought in Argentina. Moving forward, Latam users will keep using stablecoins for payments while holding 52% of funds in BTC. Bitso Report…
Key Takeaways: Authorities detailed a global email fraud scheme using hacked accounts and deceptive payment requests. Losses totaled $215 million, routed through shell companies, banks, and cashier’s checks. Next steps include sentencing decisions based on each defendant’s role and conduct. Global Email Fraud Network Reached Thousands Of Victims The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…
Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20 million in daily revenue. Foreign firms risk secondary sanctions and restricted access to U.S. financial system. OFAC Alert Raises Crypto Sanctions Risk for Hormuz Transit The U.S. Department of the…
From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Market Analysis & Exchange Data Hyperliquid Tests HIP-4 for Onchain Prediction Markets Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is making a major play for the prediction market space with its new HIP-4 initiative. Reported by Bloomberg, the proposal enables…
Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or XRP). Gold users can earn up to 10%, while standard users can receive up to 2.5% through a limited-time launch campaign. Campaign rewards depend on spending through Aug. 5, with point caps applied to both…
Key Takeaways: Japan Exchange Group targets 2027 crypto ETFs pending legal and tax reforms. JPX shift mirrors U.S. bitcoin ETF success, signaling rising institutional demand. Japanese regulators may reclassify crypto under FIEA, shaping ETF launch timeline. JPX Moves Toward Crypto ETFs as U.S. Market Sets Precedent Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is laying the groundwork to…
