Kraken replaces LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP to secure kBTC and wrapped assets

Kraken is replacing LayerZero with Chainlink’s Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol as the exclusive cross-chain infrastructure for kBTC and future Kraken Wrapped Assets, marking another major migration toward Chainlink’s interoperability stack. Kraken is deprecating its existing cross-chain provider and migrating to @Chainlink CCIP as its exclusive cross-chain infra to secure Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) & all…

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CLARITY Act Faces Growing Scrutiny as Senate Markup Begins

Key Takeaways Senate Democrats intensified criticism of the CLARITY Act as the Banking Committee debated the bill on May 14, 2026. Minority staff warned the legislation could leave DeFi, Tornado Cash, and stablecoin-related illicit finance vulnerabilities unresolved. Lawmakers considered a revised 309-page draft with more than 130 amendments, including 44 filed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren….

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Pi Network (PI) News Today: May 14

Here’s everything most interesting regarding Pi Network and its ecosystem. The team behind the controversial crypto project Pi Network keeps unveiling updates and announcements concerning the entire ecosystem. PI’s price, though, hasn’t failed to stage a comeback, while some important factors suggest that a more substantial correction could be on the horizon. All the…

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AI Promised the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Wristwatch. China Will Deliver It

Laden with iconic Royal Oak design cues, most notably the octagonal case, eight-screw bezel, and Petite Tapisserie-patterned dial, the strapless design heavily references 1979’s Royal Oak Pocket Watch reference 5691. Inside is an entirely new hand-wound version of Swatch’s Sistem51 caliber, a movement that is completely machine assembled. Swatch has 15 active patents on this…

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