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05/09/2026 08:56 PM

BoE’s Bailey warns of looming ‘wrestle’ with US over stablecoin rules, flags run risk for UK

Bailey, who chairs the Financial Stability Board, warned that hard-to-redeem U.S. stablecoins could flood into jurisdictions like the UK during a crisis.


05/09/2026 05:35 PM

LayerZero issues public apology for Kelp DAO exploit response, admits fault in single-verifier setup

LayerZero also disclosed a previously unreported incident in which a multisig signer used their production hardware wallet to execute a personal trade.


05/09/2026 12:24 AM

Take two: Senate Banking Committee sets a date to amend and vote on sweeping crypto legislation

A much-anticipated hearing to vote on sweeping crypto legislation is happening, marking a second attempt in the Senate Banking Committee.


05/08/2026 10:03 PM

Duke law lecturer argues Trump-connected World Liberty Financial issued a security

Lee Reiners argues World Liberty's so-called governance token is not a so-called digital commodity or pure governance tool.


05/08/2026 09:44 PM

CryptoQuant says bitcoin profit-taking could increase further amid ‘bear market rally’

Bitcoin holders are increasingly taking profits after the rally, though a correction may still take time to materialize, CryptoQuant said.


05/08/2026 09:20 PM

‘Shifted the vibes:’ Stablecoin deal revives crypto bill despite lingering ethics disputes

Vibes are on the upswing a week after lawmakers reached a compromise on what had become a major sticking point in passing crypto legislation.


05/08/2026 07:53 PM

Crypto ‘wrench attacks’ on the rise, with victims’ family members increasingly at risk: CertiK

There has been 34 verified incidents globally, a 41% increase from the same period in 2025, CertiK said in a report published Friday.


05/08/2026 07:11 PM

Kraken parent Payward applies for national OCC trust charter following Ripple, Coinbase

The application seeks to establish the Payward National Trust Company, or PNTC.


05/08/2026 06:36 PM

SEC weighs new rulemaking for onchain market structures and software applications

The SEC needs to clear up how its regulatory framework applies to software applications, said its Chair Paul Atkins on Friday.


05/08/2026 04:37 PM

TeraWulf’s $21 million HPC revenue surpasses bitcoin mining for first time in Q1

Former pure-play bitcoin miners like TeraWulf are starting to report AI and HPC revenue overtaking their mining segments.


05/08/2026 03:07 PM

Bernstein sets $100 IREN target after $3.4 billion NVIDIA AI deal

Bernstein analysts set $100 IREN target after NVIDIA deal, citing $3.4B cloud contract and 76% implied upside.


05/08/2026 03:02 PM

Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play

Bitcoin holds near $80,200 after April nonfarm payrolls beat expectations as Iran tensions and ETF outflows check the rally.


05/08/2026 12:05 PM

Bernstein says Coinbase’s ‘everything exchange’ strategy is gaining traction despite weak first-quarter results, sees 71% upside

The analysts maintained an outperform rating and $330 price target on Coinbase despite weaker first-quarter results.


05/08/2026 11:58 AM

Senator Warren presses Meta over stablecoin trial ahead of 2026 rollout plans

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Meta over its stablecoin trial, citing Libra risks and 2026 integration plans.


05/08/2026 11:07 AM

ECB’s Lagarde flags euro-denominated stablecoins as financial stability risk, diverging from Bundesbank stance

The ECB President argued that euro-denominated stablecoins risk financial stability and monetary policy, pushing for a digital euro instead.


05/08/2026 10:02 AM

South Korea tightens oversight of firms moving crypto overseas: report

South Korean authorities are also planning to start imposing a 22% capital gains tax on crypto from January 2027.


05/08/2026 09:44 AM

Coinbase resumes trading after hours of AWS-linked disruption

Coinbase resumes trading after hours of AWS-linked disruption, restoring markets following 'Cancel Only' and auction-mode restrictions.


05/08/2026 09:38 AM

Taiwan news anchor indicted for allegedly taking crypto payments from China to produce propaganda, bribe soldiers

Taiwan prosecutors indicted a news anchor for allegedly accepting crypto payments from an "overseas hostile force" to produce news shows.


05/08/2026 08:25 AM

Arbitrum DAO approves $70 million ETH release for Kelp DAO recovery

However, a May 1 court order restricted Arbitrum DAO from moving the recovered funds, prompting Aave to file an emergency motion against it.


05/08/2026 06:24 AM

Aptos commits $50 million across ecosystem projects, including agentic AI

Aptos announced a $50 million commitment to grow the blockchain's ecosystem, covering first-party products and protocol infrastructure.



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