Key Takeaways Data shows the tokenized RWA market hit $34.5B in May 2026, up over 100% year-on-year. Blackrock, Ondo Finance, and Circle lead institutional RWA adoption as private credit surpasses treasuries. Standard Chartered projects the tokenized asset market to reach $30 trillion by 2034. Institutions Pile Into Onchain Finance The scale of growth becomes clearer…
Key Takeaways The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act on May 14, 2026, marking a historic bipartisan step toward crypto regulation. A16z Crypto’s Miles Jennings says CLARITY builds on the GENIUS Act’s July 2025 stablecoin framework to unlock broader builder protections. If CLARITY clears a full Senate vote and the House, builders gain domestic…
Key Takeaways Arkham tracked Bhutan’s BTC holdings falling from 13,000 BTC in Oct. 2024 to today’s reported 3,121 BTC. DHI CEO Ujjwal Deep Dahal said in 2026 he does not “recall” Bhutan selling BTC. Arkham told Coindesk its AI-labeled wallets tied to Bhutan remain unverified by officials. Arkham Tracks Bhutan BTC Falling From 13K, While…
Key Takeaways Tether added $68.2M as USDT held 58.67% of the $323.3B stablecoin market. Sky’s USDS jumped 11.5% to $8.79B, closing in on the $10B milestone. Western Union’s USDPT spiked 597,568%, though its market cap remains just $1.5M. Tether Commands 58.67% of Stablecoin Market; Western Union USDPT Rises 597,568% Tether’s USDT remains the dominant force…
Key Takeaways A new wallet placed a 10x leveraged long on 20 million DOGE worth $2.25M on May 16, per Lookonchain. The $0.10284 liquidation price leaves under 10% margin from current dogecoin spot price near $0.1086. DOGE whale holdings hit record levels in May 2026, even as price consolidates below $0.12. High Stakes, Tight Margin…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $78,000 as rumours of potential U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran intensified. The sudden crypto market crash wiped out $666 million in long positions. Investors look ahead as the Israel Defense Forces prepare assets for a conflict that could last for weeks. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions…
Key Takeaways Hana Bank will buy a 6.55% Dunamu stake for $670M, with the deal expected to close by June 15. Upbit parent Dunamu deal signals Korean banks’ deeper push into crypto finance. Hana Bank expands blockchain ties after USDC and Standard Chartered partnerships. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has…
Key Takeaways Bit Digital posted a $146.7M Q1 loss while expanding holdings to 155,444 ETH. Ethereum staking brought Bit Digital $2.3M as bitcoin mining revenue fell 33%. Bit Digital boosted AI and ETH focus, with Whitefiber valued near $322M by March 31. Bit Digital Expands ETH Treasury to $327M, Staking Income Declines 29% Bit Digital…
Key Takeaways Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersham, worth $2.6B, met with officials to explore deeply undervalued assets. While locals rely on stablecoins, Ersham appeared at an event to promote the ripe local market. To bridge the isolated economy, Erebor Bank’s Jacob Hirshman pitched an idea to the central bank chief, Luis Perez. Coinbase’s Fred Ersham Shows…
Key Takeaways Entain’s general counsel wrote to six Premier League clubs on May 15 over unlicensed gambling sponsor deals. Zinger letters cite Stake’s “ cryptocurrency reliance” and BJ88’s “unregulated payment methods like cryptocurrency.” Escalation follows February’s letter to Premier League CEO and May 7 IFR submission. Entain’s General Counsel Escalates Past Premier League and Regulator…
