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Bakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic Overhaul
Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-native stablecoin infrastructure into its core financial services. Modernizing Global Settlement Bakkt Inc.…
OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop
Deepening inflation fears are pushing U.S. crypto traders into digital assets, as 90% worry the dollar will lose purchasing power. An OKX survey found 49% increased crypto holdings since January, reflecting intensifying pressure on…
Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust
Senators escalated scrutiny of a reported Tether loan tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family trust, raising conflict-of-interest and national security concerns. Warren and Wyden cited a New York credit filing involving “Dynasty…
OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says
Stablecoins could face disrupted distribution under proposed OCC rules that broaden yield restrictions beyond issuers. Consensys warned the framework may impact related third parties, DeFi access, and multi-brand issuance under the GENIUS…
NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors
Uphold will pay more than $5 million to compensate customers affected by CredEarn, a third-party crypto investment product. The New York settlement requires stronger product reviews, broker registration, and transfer of any Cred bankruptcy…
Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest
A Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country’s premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan’s $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun…
Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension
A Seoul court has temporarily halted a six-month partial business suspension imposed on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, dealing a significant legal setback to the country’s financial regulator just weeks after a similar ruling went…
MegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase Listings
MegaETH’s MEGA token launched across a myriad of major exchanges and immediately entered a sell-off that pushed it more than -38% below its opening-day highs within 72 hours. Key Takeaways: MEGA token launched on Binance, Coinbase, and a…
Coinshares SEC Filing Reveals $165 Million Revenue Amid Global Expansion
Coinshares officially reported its fiscal year 2025 financial results on May 1, 2026, marking its first annual filing as a U.S.-listed company. Key Takeaways: Coinshares PLC reported $7.4 billion in gross AUM for FY2025 following its April…
DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found
Federal prosecutors secured convictions against 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme that affected more than 1,000 victims. Authorities said cryptocurrency was among assets traced in a global fraud network…