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Hyperliquid Surges to All-Time High on Historic CFTC Perpetual Futures Approval
Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached an all-time high of $66.84 following the CFTC's landmark approval of the first decentralized perpetual futures contract. The regulatory decision breaks years of gridlock and signals a fundamental shift in how U.S. regulators view decentralized trading infrastructure.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for US Crypto Derivatives
Coinbase has received CFTC approval to offer regulated access to global cryptocurrency derivatives markets, including perpetual futures and options, to US traders. The approval positions Coinbase as the first regulated firm to expand access to these products domestically and signals a...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Trump Administration Pushes CLARITY Act Toward June Deadline
The Trump administration is mounting an aggressive legislative push to pass the CLARITY Act before a June 2026 deadline, with Treasury Secretary Bessent coordinating support across the SEC, Senate Republicans, and Ripple. The bill's passage odds stand at 57%, signaling meaningful but uncertain...
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SEC Approves Paxos as First Blockchain-Native Clearing Agency
The SEC has granted Paxos approval to operate as a blockchain-native clearing agency, making it the first cryptocurrency company to achieve this regulatory designation. The decision signals the SEC's evolving stance on blockchain technology in financial markets and positions Paxos to handle...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
FalconX Files Confidentially for IPO, Signaling Crypto Trading's Shift to Public Markets
FalconX, a major cryptocurrency trading firm, has filed confidentially with the SEC for an initial public offering, marking a significant step toward mainstream capital markets. The move reflects growing institutional appetite for crypto infrastructure plays.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Treasury Secretary Backs CLARITY Act as US Seeks Crypto Hub Status
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act on May 28, calling it essential for the United States to establish itself as a global crypto hub. President Trump claimed the bill can "future proof" crypto rules.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Samsung Affiliates Acquire $408M Stake in Upbit Operator
Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card have agreed to jointly purchase a 4% stake in Dunamu, operator of South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit, for $408 million. The deal closes in June 2026 as Korean institutions prepare for new regulatory frameworks.
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Kalshi Sues Minnesota Over Prediction Market Ban as CFTC Joins Legal Fight
Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota's newly signed prediction market ban, with the CFTC joining the legal challenge. The law, set to take effect in August 2026, makes Minnesota the first state to comprehensively ban prediction markets.
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US Charges Google Engineer With $1.2M Insider Trading on Polymarket
The U.S. Justice Department and CFTC filed charges against Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo for allegedly profiting $1.2 million by trading on non-public search trend data on Polymarket. The case marks the first major federal enforcement action targeting insider trading on a crypto...
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Samsung Units Acquire $408M Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu
Three Samsung affiliates have agreed to acquire a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit, for $408 million. The transaction signals major Korean conglomerates are positioning ahead of anticipated regulatory clarity for digital assets.
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Solana DEX Orca Launches Tokenized Real-World Assets Platform with KYC Requirements
Orca, a Solana-based DEX, has unveiled a marketplace for tokenized real-world assets with permissioned pools that restrict trading to approved investors. The platform requires KYC verification and positions Solana as a venue for regulated asset tokenization.
DeFiHadi Ghadban
Mastercard Secures NY BitLicense to Expand Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, enabling the payments giant to operate digital asset services and expand blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense for Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has secured a New York BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, clearing the way to operate digital asset services and expand blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. The approval positions the payments giant to compete with Visa and PayPal in digital...
RegulationIbrahim Rajab
Singapore Charges Former Hodlnaut CEO Over Misleading Terra Claims; Up to 20 Years Prison
Singapore authorities have charged Zhu Juntao, former CEO of Hodlnaut, with making false statements about the platform's exposure to the 2022 Terra ecosystem collapse. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years imprisonment.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Hodlnaut Ex-CEO Charged With Fraud Over Terra Exposure Misstatements
Singapore police have charged Zhu Juntao, former CEO of Hodlnaut, with six counts of fraud by false representation over allegedly misleading statements about the platform's exposure to Terra and UST before the May 2022 collapse.
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South Korea Prosecutes First DEX Rug Pull: CATFI Operators Charged
South Korean prosecutors have charged five individuals in connection with a rug pull on the Solana-based meme coin CATFI, marking the country's first criminal prosecution tied to a decentralized exchange fraud scheme.
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UK Sanctions HTX Exchange Over Russian Financial Ties
The UK government designated Huobi Global S.A., the Panama-registered entity operating HTX, under its Russia sanctions regime on May 26, 2026. The move imposes asset freezes and internet access restrictions, marking a significant escalation in regulatory pressure against crypto exchanges with...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK Sanctions HTX Exchange Over Russia Support in Landmark Crypto Enforcement Action
The United Kingdom designated HTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange advised by Justin Sun, under its Russia sanctions regime on May 26, accusing the platform of supporting Russia's government and financial sector. This marks the first time British authorities have applied Regulation 17A directly...
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New York Lawsuit Targets 39,069 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Holding an Estimated 3.79M BTC
A New York lawsuit targets 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets holding an estimated 3.79M BTC, attempting to apply abandoned property doctrine to self-custodied digital assets for the first time at scale.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bitcoin Swings Between $74K and $82K as Fed Shift, Iran Deal, and ETF Outflows Collide
Bitcoin settled near $77,000 after a volatile week shaped by Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation, a Trump-announced Iran peace deal that sparked a $75B market cap recovery, and $1.26B in spot ETF outflows marking the third-worst week on record.
MarketsHadi Ghadban
Bitcoin Whipsaws Between $74K-$77K as ETF Outflows Hit $1.26B and Whale Distribution Accelerates
Bitcoin oscillated between $74,300 and $77,000 on May 23 as US-Iran peace talk whiplash collided with the worst ETF outflow streak in four months, $945M in forced liquidations, and whale distribution of 18,447 BTC worth $1.42B.
MarketsHadi Ghadban
Kraken Secures Dubai VARA Approval for UAE Crypto Services
Kraken's parent company Payward received preliminary approval from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority on May 21, clearing the way for the exchange to launch regulated crypto services in the UAE with spot trading, margin trading, OTC services, and staking.
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Missouri AG Sues CoinFlip Over Crypto ATM Fraud Facilitation
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip, alleging the cryptocurrency ATM operator knowingly facilitated widespread consumer fraud schemes across the state and profited through excessive fees charged at its kiosks.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
OSL Lists Kyrgyzstan's State-Backed Gold Stablecoin USDKG
OSL Group officially listed USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin issued by the Kyrgyz Republic, on May 21, 2026. The listing on OSL HK represents a significant regulatory milestone for state-supervised digital assets in Asia and signals growing institutional acceptance of blockchain-based payment...
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