Key Takeaways: Blackrock’s European IB1T ETP crossed $1.1 billion AUM with 14,200 BTC as of May 4, 2026. IB1T launched in March 2025 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam among other European exchanges. The milestone confirms institutional bitcoin demand is now a transatlantic trend, not just U.S.-centric. IB1T Joins IBIT as a Flagship Product According…
Global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced a collaboration with asset management giant BlackRock and multinational bank Standard Chartered to introduce a new utility framework for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Announced on April 28, 2026, the initiative allows qualified institutional investors to deploy BlackRock’s BUIDL, a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund issued on public blockchains, as trading…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $80,039, breaking above key resistance for the first time in weeks. Capriole data shows institutions absorbing 500%+ of daily mined BTC, pointing to a $96K target. With 62.8% of Binance BTC futures still short, a sustained hold could squeeze prices toward $85K. A Heavily Shorted Market Finally Breaks The breakout ended…
This month, over $466 million from the top token unlocks is expected. Investors should stay updated on the top crypto token unlocks for the month, as these events can greatly impact market prices, investment decisions, and risk management strategies. The total value of the top 10 token unlocks for May 2026 is going to be approximately $466.29M,…
Key Takeaways: On May 2, China’s MOFCOM invoked the Blocking Statute against U.S. OFAC sanctions on 5 local oil refiners. SMU’s Henry Gao notes this 1st use of the statute since 2021 forces global companies to pick between markets. Next, Chinese firms can sue for losses from these sanctions, as Beijing might prepare countermeasures. China’s…
The investment scheme BG Wealth Sharing Ltd., previously flagged by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Ponzi scheme, has seemingly collapsed. Following months of soliciting investments from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and global retail investors, the platform has halted withdrawals. Concurrently, US federal authorities have seized its primary web domain, and regulators…
Key Takeaways: Coinbase urged the CFTC to regulate prediction markets under existing derivatives law. Federal oversight could prevent fragmented state enforcement across interstate prediction markets. Courts, regulators, and states are still divided over jurisdiction and enforcement. Coinbase Pushes CFTC Oversight for Prediction Markets Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) is urging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading…
Key Takeaways: Onchain data shows 793 BTC spent May 1-3, 2026, with 56 of 62 outputs originating from 2016 wallets. A single 110 BTC output created in June 2011 moved on May 1, signaling decade-old holders are still active. Activity spiked sharply on May 3 as bitcoin traded near $79,000, with 50 of 62 total…
Key Takeaways: Fairshake and Leading the Future have deployed over $100 million to influence the 2026 midterm election outcomes. A Politico poll found 45% of Americans view crypto as too risky, potentially hurting industry-backed candidates. Lobbyists for OpenAI and Ripple seek a federal framework by 2027 to preempt a patchwork of state-level AI laws. Politico…
Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized Treasuries hit $15.20B in May; growth signals rising onchain demand. Circle’s USYC leads at $2.91B, while Blackrock BUIDL at $2.58B reflects institutional traction. Top 10 exceed $13.9B combined; multi-chain expansion may drive further adoption across networks. Top 10 Tokenized Treasury Funds Exceed $13.9B as Institutional Demand Accelerates Tokenized Treasuries…
