Key Takeaways Kalshi sued the state of Minnesota on May 28 to block SF4760, a felony ban set to take effect August 1, 2026. The CFTC filed its own suit against Minnesota within 24 hours of the bill’s May 18 signing. More than a dozen states have moved against Kalshi; the case could decide who…
Key Takeaways Lookonchain says an Ethereum OG sold 55,000 ETH and 9,442 wstETH for ~$136M in a week, averaging $2,041. The selling adds to ETF outflows, pressuring ether as it tests the key $2,000 support level. Other whales are accumulating, with one buying 21,800 ETH for $47M, signaling split conviction. A Week of Steady Selling…
Key Takeaways Peter Todd, Adam Back, and the Hal Finney-Len Sassaman duo each faced Satoshi claims in 2024-2026, with all three denying it. Polymarket gives Adam Back only a 6% chance of confirmed Satoshi identity by Dec. 31, 2026. The “Finding Satoshi” documentary, released April 22, 2026, argues Bitcoin had 2 co-creators, not one. The…
Key Takeaways Circle blacklisted Zama’s cUSDC Ethereum contract on May 30, 2026, freezing $12.6M in pooled USDC funds. A U.S. federal court TRO tied to Newton AC/DC Fund LP’s lawsuit against Maxim Ermilov triggered the freeze. Zama plans to isolate the flagged deposit before a June 1 hearing to restore access for unaffected users. Circle’s…
Key Takeaways Peckshield flagged a ~$5.4M Gravity Bridge exploit on May 30, including $4.3M in USDC and 274 ETH. The theft adds to over $328M Peckshield tracked across bridge hacks in May 2026. The attacker still holds 2,102 ETH (~$4.23M), with onchain sleuths tracking the laundering trail. Funds Routed Through Binance and ChangeNow Gravity Bridge,…
Key Takeaways HYPE hit a record $67.24 on May 29 after the CFTC cleared the first U.S. perpetual futures contract. Grayscale says Hyperliquid earned about $800 million in fees in 2025, pressuring rival exchanges. A spot HYPE ETF decision from the SEC, filed as GHYP on May 22, is the next catalyst traders are watching….
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. Early in 2025, a crypto founder spent six months dismantling their…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju says bitcoin’s PnL typically falls for about 18 months after a profit-taking cascade. Bitcoin’s downtrend began in October 2025 and won’t reverse until unrealized profits rebuild, Ju argues. Cryptoquant’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator flipped bullish on May 12, muddying the bear call. Still Some Time To Go Till The…
Key Takeaways Visa invested in Replit to bring secure payments into AI-built apps and agents. Over 1,000 Visa employees use Replit, signaling growing enterprise AI adoption. Replit plans Visa Trusted Agent integration, enabling autonomous software payments. Replit Expands Enterprise Sales as Visa Joins AI Commerce Initiative Visa has made a strategic investment in Replit, the…
Key Takeaways Spain’s National Police caught 6 Tren de Aragua members over a €1.3M crypto theft, with 3 jailed next. Harming market safety, Tren de Aragua stole €1.3M in crypto, forcing Spain to next prosecute 6 suspects. Following 2024 OFAC crypto sanctions, the US labeled Tren de Aragua an FTO to next block global laundering….
