Key Takeaways After 9 Ethereum Foundation departures spooked markets, Simon Dedic says the network must next focus on business. Noting 2 years of unrest over ETH tokenomics, Laura Shin warns the network must next fight for market share. Amid a leadership void, Dankrad Feist next pitches a $1B alternate group to save Ethereum’s market status….
Key Takeaways Regulators moved to set compliance standards for FDIC-supervised payment stablecoin issuers. Proposed requirements include AML/CFT programs, sanctions controls, reporting, and enforcement procedures. The proposal would establish a federal enforcement framework for stablecoin issuers tied to anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance. FDIC Advances Stablecoin Compliance Rule Under GENIUS Act The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation…
Key Takeaways Grayscale named Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as leading beneficiaries of clearer U.S. digital-asset rules. Institutional demand could grow around tokenization, stablecoins, DeFi, and compliant blockchain infrastructure. Regulatory debates may influence where capital flows across competing digital finance networks. Crypto Networks to Benefit From CLARITY Act Passage Grayscale shared a research…
Key Takeaways Polymarket’s US-Iran peace market hit $154M in total volume, with December 31, 2026, contracts at 91% odds. Trump described his Iran decision as “50/50” on May 23, 2026, triggering emergency talks with Vance, Hegseth, and Gen. Caine. A proposed 60-day ceasefire extension could open the Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions on Iran…
Key Takeaways Bitgo is seeking at least $100 million from Galaxy Digital over a failed 2021 merger worth $1.2 billion. Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz testified this week that U.S. regulatory probes did not affect the merger’s approval path. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick will decide the case after Delaware’s Supreme Court revived it in May 2024. Bitgo CEO…
Key Takeaways Wallet 0xB4d3 sold 20,000 ETH worth $41.18M at an average price of $2,059. Spot ETH ETFs logged their tenth straight day of outflows on May 22, with $6.67M exiting in a single session. ETH’s $2,000 level is the critical support zone to watch as institutional and whale selling pressure intensifies. ETF Outflows Add…
Key Takeaways OCC charters for Coinbase, Ripple, and Bitgo sparked Warren scrutiny; 2026 rules fight next. ARMA’s 1M BTC reserve plan could lift demand like IBIT; Begich and Golden face a vote next. ZEC hit $686, ETH eyes 2026 relief, and Coinbase’s June 8 perps expand market rails next. WEEK IN REVIEW Crypto Bank Charter…
Key Takeaways The index dropped to -0.085% on May 22, its monthly low, per Coinglass. Data shows institutional selling on Coinbase has intensified as macro uncertainty is driving hedging. Bitcoin traded at $74,500 at publication, down over 4% for the week, with $1.3B in ETF outflows adding further pressure. What the Data Shows The Coinbase…
Key Takeaways SEC approved Nasdaq to list bitcoin index options on Phlx under ticker QBTC. Cash-settled QBTC contracts eliminate custody and assignment risks, broadening institutional bitcoin access. Trading cannot begin until the CFTC grants exemptive relief, as bitcoin is classified as a U.S. commodity. What Cash-Settled Means And Why It Matters The Securities and Exchange…
Key Takeaways Kraken secured preliminary VARA approval to expand crypto services in the UAE. Dubai’s crypto rules are attracting exchanges as global firms seek regulatory clarity. Kraken plans UAE staking, OTC, and derivatives services pending final approvals. Payward Gains UAE Crypto License Approval as Kraken Deepens Middle East Push Kraken is preparing to deepen its…
