Bit Digital buys $20M worth of Ethereum, expands treasury to 158K ETH
The purchase pushed the Nasdaq-listed company ahead of Coinbase Global to become the fourth-largest public corporate holder of Ether, according to CoinGecko data. Go to Source
Month: May 2026
Prediction markets legal battles heat up in Minnesota, Rhode Island
Kalshi sued Minnesota while the CFTC filed against Rhode Island as legal wrangling with state-level authorities seems likely headed to the US Supreme Court. Go to Source
DTCC and Stellar Target 2027 Launch for Tokenized DTC Securities
DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation plan to enable DTC-custodied assets to be tokenized on the Stellar network in the first half of 2027. The move expands DTCC’s multi-chain strategy for bringing traditional market assets onto regulated digital rails. Key Takeaways: DTCC and Stellar plan DTC asset tokenization on Stellar by H1 2027. SEC’s 2025 … Read more
SEC Commissioner Peirce defends crypto privacy tools against surveillance push
The leader of the regulator’s Crypto Task Force said privacy-enhancing technologies can strengthen investor protection and urged regulators not to treat them with suspicion. Go to Source
Bitcoin enters cooldown phase under $75K as ‘active distribution’ rises
Bitcoin’s slide toward $73,000 triggered active distribution signals, but lowered realized losses and weak spot volumes point to easing sell pressure. Go to Source
Trump claims he can ‘future proof’ crypto regulation with CLARITY Act
The future of a digital asset market structure bill in Congress is still uncertain amid concerns over ethics provisions, with president, whose crypto ties are under scrutiny, weighing in on social media. Go to Source
France’s AMF regulator sets June 30 deadline for MiCA licensing
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets regulations first took effect in 2024, but gave crypto service providers time to fully comply with the framework. Go to Source
Trezor Adds USDC and USDT Yield to Suite, Targeting 2 Million Hardware Wallet Users
Trezor added native stablecoin yield to Trezor Suite on Thursday, letting users earn on USDC and USDT without leaving the hardware wallet’s interface. Trezor Rolls out Native Yield on USDC and USDT Powered by Morpho Vaults The Prague-based company Trezor integrated Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol running on Ethereum since 2022, to power the feature. … Read more
‘Enough Is Enough’: Kalshi Slams Polymarket Over Alleged Lack of Compliance and KYC
Josh Stevens, VP of Engineering at Polymarket, denied reports indicating that the prediction market platform would shift to a model requiring full customer ID for its operations. Kalshi’s Head of Enforcement, Robert J. DeNault, called Polymarket to enhance its compliance policies, as insiders were “using the platform left and right.” Kalshi Criticizes Polymarket’s Compliance Policies: … Read more
Sequans Ends Bitcoin Treasury Experiment, Redirects Focus to 5G Growth
Sequans Communications has fully redeemed all convertible debt from its July 2025 offering by selling a portion of its bitcoin treasury, leaving the Paris-based IoT semiconductor firm with approximately 658 BTC and a near-debt-free balance sheet. Sequans Cuts Bitcoin Holdings to 658 BTC and Exits Digital Asset Treasury Strategy The company confirmed the transaction Thursday. … Read more