Kenyan Official Rejects New Crypto Tax Claims as Nairobi Tightens Virtual Asset Rules
Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed widespread rumors that the Finance Bill 2026 introduces new taxes on cryptocurrency transactions. Clarifications on Digital Content and Bread Taxes In a bid to quell growing public anxiety, Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed reports that the government is imposing fresh tax levies on cryptocurrency transactions. … Read more
Base launches new tool to connect crypto wallets to AI agents
AI models will be able to transfer funds, swap tokens, check balances and review transaction history with a new tool from Base. Go to Source
Economist Dawie Roodt Warns South Africans May Drop Local Currency as Crypto Rules Tighten
A South African economist warns that the National Treasury’s proposed crypto regulations are an unenforceable attempt at state control that will ultimately backfire. The Push Toward Decentralized Tech South Africa’s continued reliance on exchange controls will push citizens toward cryptocurrencies and stablecoins unless the system is dismantled, Efficient Group director and chief economist Dawie Roodt … Read more
Tom Lee predicts supercycle amid Bitmine’s largest Ethereum buy in 2026
Bitmine purchased 111,942 Ether last week, its biggest buy so far in 2026, after the token dropped below $2,200. Go to Source
Tennessee Sweepstakes Casino Ban Joined by Prediction Market Manipulation Felony Law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed two gambling-related bills on the final day of his decision window, banning online sweepstakes casinos and creating a new Class E felony for prediction market manipulation. The dual signing makes Tennessee the seventh U.S. state to outlaw sweepstakes casino operations and one of the first to criminalize the manipulation … Read more
Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets
US President Donald Trump says it is “critically important” that the CFTC has sole authority over prediction markets, and took aim at several state officials. Go to Source
Binance Brings Compliance-First Crypto Platform to the Philippines
Binance is entering a Philippine SEC sandbox to test digital-asset services under local oversight. The supervised model pairs domestic compliance approval with Binance’s technology, security, operations, and regulatory experience. Binance Builds Philippine Sandbox Route With Blockshoals Crypto exchange Binance announced on May 26 that it is partnering with Blockshoals Technologies Inc. under the Philippine Securities … Read more
Trump Defends Prediction Markets and Bitcoin in Truth Social Post Praising CFTC’s Selig
President Donald Trump posted a public statement Tuesday defending the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) exclusive federal authority over prediction markets and warning that the United States must protect its position as the world’s leading crypto destination. Trump Backs CFTC Chairman Selig on Prediction Markets, Warns States to Stand Down On Truth Social, Trump directed … Read more
Ripple Named One of Fortune’s Best Bay Area Workplaces for 2026
Ripple received Bay Area workplace recognition after 95% of surveyed employees described the crypto solutions company as a great workplace, extending its multiyear presence on Fortune’s regional workplace lists. Ripple Earns 2026 Bay Area Workplace Recognition Ripple announced on May 26 that Fortune and Great Place to Work named it one of the Best Workplaces … Read more