Blockchain & Digital Assets

May 28, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cryptocurrency trading, tokenization, and post-quantum cryptography highlight this week’s edition of Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week. “Gold and Bitcoin have been selling off in tandem, which can only mean one thing: investors are finally getting worried about tighter monetary conditions. As Kevin Warsh begins… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 12:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Paxos says it has been granted registration as a clearing agency by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Paxos Securities Settlement Company is said to be the only blockchain-native firm to have gained approval as a central securities depository. Charles Cascarilla, CEO and co-Founder of Paxos,… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 12:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Subsidiaries of Aave Labs have gained approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto exchange in the UK. Push Labs Limited and Push Virtual Assets Limited have secured the approval alongside an existing Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization. Stani Kulechov, Founder… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has revealed a significant expansion of its digital asset initiatives, announcing an integration between its forthcoming tokenization service and the Stellar public blockchain. This move, detailed in a key update this month, now marks an important milestone in… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Blockworks has revealed the Transparency Alliance, a group aiming to outline standards for token disclosures.  Jason Yanowitz, Blockworks CEO, stated that: “Crypto has entered its institutional era. But tokens can’t progress until the market trusts them again. Enter disclosures. And an Alliance built around the… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank Europe has unveiled its Digital Asset Rails, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize cross-border settlements by enabling programmable liquidity. The platform is operational, supporting clients in handling international payment transfers with seamless 24/7 fiat payouts in euros through SEPA Instant. Plans are now said… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 7:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has pulled a 180 regarding an enforcement action filed against Gemini Spaceship (NASDAQ:GEMI). In a statement yesterday, the CFTC explained that it had joined Gemini Trust Company in a motion for relief from judgment in CFTC v. Gemini Trust… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made it possible to access USDC instantly by borrowing against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets—without selling holdings or undergoing traditional credit checks. The feature, powered by the Morpho lending protocol on Base, allows eligible users to deposit crypto as collateral and… Read More

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