Blockchain & Digital Assets

May 28, 2026 @ 6:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI), a Fintech firm that has gradually transformed into a more comprehensiv national bank, has taken a significant step in bridging traditional finance and blockchain by making its dollar-backed stablecoin, SoFiUSD, available to nearly 15 million members directly inside its standard mobile… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments recently highlighted Hyperliquid as a key example in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. This decentralized finance (DeFi) platform demonstrates blockchain’s potential by delivering high-performance trading while upholding core principles of transparency and user control. Launched publicly in August 2023, it has grown into… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE briefly exceeded the market capitalization of the popular meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE). This development occurred during a period of heightened volatility, where privacy-centric cryptocurrencies experienced notable declines while global markets reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East. HYPE achieved this… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has restricted public access to Polymarket, a US-based platform that operates as a prediction market using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The decision, announced on May 22, 2026, underscores the government’s firm stance against any form of speculative betting… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spanish authorities have recently announced that they’ve taken regulatory action against US-based prediction market platforms, temporarily restricting access within the country. The decision underscores ongoing global debates about how to properly classify and oversee platforms that allow users to wager on the outcomes of real-world… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has joined forces with the Government of Georgia to introduce GEL₮, a stablecoin fully backed by and representing the Georgian Lari. This initiative positions Georgia as a key player in integrating national currency into blockchain-based systems through a dedicated regulatory environment. The collab reflects… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 10:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social tonight to declare the US is now the crypto capital of the world while criticizing the previous leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission during the Biden Administration. Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler sought to undermine digital asset… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has retired approximately $1.5 billion in face value of its 0% convertible senior notes due in 2029. The company achieved this by paying roughly $1.38 billion in cash, securing an 8% discount to par value. This move, executed through privately negotiated transactions… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kelp DAO has announced the completion of its comprehensive recovery efforts for rsETH, its liquid restaking token. This milestone arrives roughly five weeks after a significant exploit that had been reported initially on April 18, 2026, that saw approximately 116,500 to 117,132 rsETH tokens—valued at… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A vulnerability in an external module associated with Gnosis Safe (rebranded as Safe) multi-signature wallets enabled an attacker to siphon roughly $3.2 million from 86 user accounts on Ethereum and Base networks. The rapid operation occurred within approximately two hours on May 25, 2026, drawing… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has indicated in a new report that so-called decentralized lending platforms like Aave form the backbone / infrastructural foundation of on-chain finance, allowing users to borrow assets while suppliers earn yields on otherwise idle holdings. Once dominated by incentive programs, Aave has matured… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched agentic trading, allowing users to trade automatically using artificial intelligence (AI). Purchases of Robinhood’s AI-native Model Context Protocol (MCP) will use a credit card to pay for the transaction. In a blog post, Robinhood said users can now build agents to execute… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 9:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Representative Brad Sherman, a Democrat from California, continues to hammer away against the evils of crypto, according to recent posts on X. Robert Leshner shares some images of a direct mail campaign emanating from the Sherman team telling voters to say no to crypto and… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 6:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX has rolled out Exchange OS on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, X Layer. This protocol upgrade enables blockchain developers, institutions, and independent builders to create and operate their own trading platforms without relying on traditional centralized approvals or rebuilding core infrastructure from the ground… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 3:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 26, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed a significant new sanctions package targeting 18 cryptocurrency-related entities and individuals deeply embedded in networks that facilitate Russia’s circumvention of international trade restrictions. This action, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), highlights the role… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital assets-focused firm Archax has formed a strategic alliance with Swiss fintech innovator GenTwo. The collaboration aims to deliver tokenized versions of actively managed certificates (AMCs) and structured products directly onto blockchain networks, making sophisticated investment strategies more accessible in digital formats. Archax, a… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 5:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) must maintain federal authority over prediction markets. In recent months, multiple states have challenged federal authority over platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, arguing that federal oversight encroaches on state jurisdiction. The CFTC has gone so… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals exchange known for its high-performance HyperCore infrastructure, has taken a step forward in expanding its derivatives offerings. Through an extension of its HIP-4 proposal, the platform now supports outcome-based markets tied to real-world, offchain events. This development now enables the network’s… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Fellowship PAC has endorsed Ken Paxton for the hotly contested Texas Senate seat, where Republican incumbent John Cornyn is currently expected to lose his seat. The Fellowship PAC announced its support of Paxton following President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton on May 19th. Trump’s… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a firm warning to EU finance ministers, cautioning that proposals to relax regulations on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently undermine the strength of traditional banking institutions across the bloc. This stance comes amid ongoing discussions about enhancing the competitiveness… Read More