Blockchain & Digital Assets

May 7, 2026 @ 5:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A prominent cryptocurrency investor has launched a legal challenge against Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), accusing the digital currency exchange of wrongly withholding frozen digital assets tied to a large-scale theft. The plaintiff, identified in court documents only as D.B. and a resident of Puerto Rico, filed the… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 3:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum Bank and FalconX have formed a strategic alliance to connect traditional regulated banking channels with blockchain-based tokenized credit markets, marking a significant step forward for institutional investors seeking exposure to digital asset lending. Announced recently this month, the collaboration allows Sygnum’s clients—primarily institutions and… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask’s latest ecosystem security report reflects a rather sobering picture of the state of crypto security. In a single month, attackers stole more than $570 million across just three major incidents, underscoring how quickly threats are evolving in decentralized finance and the broader blockchain ecosystem. … Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 7:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

CoinList, one of the sister companies of AngelList, will offer tokenized equities in the near future. According to an email, CoinList has partnered with Superstate to bring tokenized shares, including initial public offerings (IPOs), to its global user base, “unlocking a new era of online… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Dalmore Group, a regulated broker-dealer that specializes in tech-enabled online capital formation, has partnered with digital asset firm Polymath. In a public statement, the two firms explained that Dalmore will support Polymath’s mission to enable tokenized securities in a compliant manner. Polymath will integrate Dalmore’s… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The traditional financial or TradFi ecosystem is meaningfully converging with DeFi technologies in 2026. A wide range of new products, including US dollar-backed stablecoins, bitcoin, and crypto-backed lending services, digital currency cashbacks on credit card purchases, are now among just a few of the innovations that… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global platform for futures and options trading, has announced the upcoming introduction of Bitcoin Volatility futures contracts. Set to debut on June 1 pending regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, these innovative products mark an expansion of the exchange’s growing… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Russia’s securities marketplace, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), has unveiled plans to significantly expand its lineup of cryptocurrency indices by incorporating four prominent digital assets. Beginning May 13, 2026, the exchange will start calculating and disseminating real-time benchmarks for Solana, XRP, TRON, and Binance Coin (BNB)…. Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Toncoin has posted impressive gains alongside a broad rally in meme tokens on its blockchain after Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that the messaging platform would step in as the primary driver of The Open Network (TON). The move effectively positions Telegram to replace the… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kelp DAO has announced it will replace LayerZero with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the backbone for bridging its rsETH liquid restaking token. The change, disclosed on May 5, reflects ongoing efforts to fortify operations after a major April security incident that exposed vulnerabilities… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 10:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to advance formal rulemaking aimed at providing definitive guidance on when developers of non-custodial software, such as self-custodial wallets and trading interfaces, must register as brokers or associated persons. This development was highlighted by CFTC Chairman… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of social media platform Telegram, announced yesterday that Telegram will effectively take over as TON, replacing the TON Foundation. Telegram is a messaging app with over 1 billion monthly active users and is one of the largest in the world. … Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Incubated by Blockchain.com, SnapMarkets prediction market has announced its launch. According to Blockchain.com, SnapMarkets will transform the “traditionally slow prediction markets with lightning speed.” The platform promises moves in seconds, not minutes. SnapMarkets claims to be the fastest prediction market in operation. SnapMarkets aims to… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR), a provider of blockchain-powered capital markets, has formed a strategic alliance with Credibly, a Fintech specializing in AI-driven working capital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Announced on May 5, 2026, the collaboration aims to bring greater efficiency, liquidity,… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Securitize announced that its subsidiary Securitize Markets has gained expanded approvals from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This marks the first time a standard broker-dealer has been authorized to hold custody of tokenized securities, enabling atomic settlements and on-chain transactions between these assets and… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is exploring a tactical shift in its approach to treasury management. In remarks during the firm’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company would likely sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Cari Network has entered into a strategic partnership with Tassat, developers of a blockchain-based tokenized deposit network. Cari will incorporate select Tassat technologies and technical expertise into its platform, accelerating the development of Cari’s tokenized deposit network and the delivery of always-on, programmable payments… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services conglomerate, has launched formal discussions to acquire a significant stake in Bitbank, one of the country’s major cryptocurrency exchanges. The move, announced earlier this week, reflects the group’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the digital asset space… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 4, 2026, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced major headway in building a new tokenization platform through its subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC). More than 50 financial organizations from both established markets and emerging digital sectors have joined the DTCC… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against prominent blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun. The action, lodged on May 4 in Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, accuses Sun of orchestrating a deliberate campaign of misleading public statements designed to undermine the project’s… Read More