Trump: We Must Protect Crypto
Trump says that the US government must protect crypto or risk losing out on its lead to other countries working to overtake it. He further pledged to maintain the CFTC’s jurisdiction over pre
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BitGo tests quantum-safe MPC wallet signing with Silence Labs
BitGo and Silence Laboratories completed a post-quantum MPC transaction simulation for institutional digital asset custody. Summary BitGo and Silence Labs tested post-quantum MPC signing insi
TD Cowen flags worsening political environment for the CLARITY Act
TD Cowen's Washington Research Group is sounding a fresh alarm over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning that the political conditions surrounding the landmark crypto market structur
UK sanctions HTX and EXMO over alleged Kremlin money-moving network
The UK Foreign Office (@FCDOGovUK) has sanctioned Huobi Global S.A. (@HuobiGlobal), the Panama-registered entity behind crypto exchange HTX, under its Russia sanctions regime. EXMO, a cryptoc
Hong Kong is advancing its own version of the Clarity ACT
Hong Kong Closes Consultation on Virtual Asset Advisory and Management Licensing Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Coinbase and CEO Brian Armstrong put $25.5M into Fairshake's election war chest
@coinbase has emerged as the single largest backer of pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake heading into the 2026 midterm elections, committing $24.5 million to the group this cycle. CEO @brian_arms
Ripple Named Top Bay Area Workplace
Ripple announced on May 26 that Fortune and Great Place to Work named it one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area for 2026. The recognition is the latest in a string of accolades for the bl
Hong Kong finalizes crypto advisor and asset manager licensing
A Completed Regulatory Architecture Hong Kong has taken the final step in building out its virtual asset regulatory framework. On May 26, the city's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
Trump Says America Must Protect Crypto Industry
Trump Backs CFTC and Declares US the Crypto Capital of the World US President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) has publicly backed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority over pre
Crypto PAC-backed Menefee unseats Al Green in Texas runoff
Pro-crypto Democrat Christian Menefee defeated longtime Representative Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ redrawn 18th Congressional District. Summary Menefee defeated longt
Hong Kong Finalizes Crypto Advisor And Fund Manager Licensing Rules
Hong Kong has finalized licensing rules for crypto advisors and virtual asset fund managers, bringing another part of the city’s digital asset market under formal regulatory supervision. The
Reap Becomes Visa Principal Member in Mexico, Expands Stablecoin Card Issuing Globally (27 May)
Mexico City, Mexico, May 27th, 2026, Chainwire Company is now dual Principal License holder in Mexico and Hong Kong, card issuance solution expected to reach quarter million card users in Mex