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How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans
DeFi is quietly shifting from niche crypto experiment to a legitimate financial tool across the region, explains Serrano.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400
Digital dollar : Lagarde warns against the stablecoin trap
Europe does not want to let the stablecoin become the Trojan horse of the dollar in its digital payments. Christine Lagarde brought this issue back to the center of the debate, warning that the dominance of Tether and Circle could weaken European monetary sovereignty.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:05:00 -0400
Bankers are scrambling as Senate schedules CLARITY Act markup for May 14
The Senate Banking Committee plans to mark up the CLARITY Act on May 14, giving the stalled crypto-market-structure bill its clearest path this year toward a committee vote.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:01:24 -0400
Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh executives say at Consensus Miami
Trust Wallet CEO Felix Fan and Mesh CTO Arjun Mukherjee said AI agents are creating a new role for crypto wallets.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
The Best Trade of the Month Wasn't Crypto or Oil, It Was Potatoes
The US-Iran war has shaken global markets, with safe-haven gold facing headwinds while oil stocks, crypto, and rallied. Yet one commodity has outpaced every major asset class by more than 40 times.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings
The world's largest asset manager filed paperwork to expand its tokenized fund lineup as real-world assets grow 200% year over year.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:57:07 -0400
British Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah charged in UK cryptocurrency fraud investigation
The Ujah case underscores the urgent need for stronger consumer protection in the UK's rapidly evolving and vulnerable crypto market. British Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah charged in UK cryptocurrency fraud investigation.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:36:02 -0400
AI Trading Bots Lure Retail Traders Into Crypto and Stock Markets
Automated trading just got easier. AI trading bots are pulling retail traders into crypto and stock markets in 2026, offering tools that run around the clock without needing constant human attention.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:31:14 -0400
Kraken Parent Payward Seeks U.S. Bank Charter for Crypto Custody
Payward has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter, marking a significant step in its push to become a federally regulated digital asset custodian.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:30:02 -0400
Olympic Sprinter Can't Outrun Charges in UK Crypto Fraud Investigation
U.K. police charged British sprinter CJ Ujah in an alleged crypto fraud scheme involving wallet seed phrase theft and impersonation calls.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:01:03 -0400
US Senate Committee to consider Clarity Act crypto bill next week
The Clarity Act could boost US crypto investments and competitiveness by providing regulatory certainty, but stablecoin rules remain contentious. US Senate Committee to consider Clarity Act crypto bill next week.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:39:20 -0400
The Great Stablecoins Yield Lie: Why Your 20% APY Isn't What You Think
There's a confusion that has cost small investors millions of dollars, inflated entire bubbles in decentralized finance, and still leads to painful tax misunderstandings. It's the difference between real yield and promotional rewards in the world of stablecoins.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:33:07 -0400
MiCA Decoded: ‘We Have an EU Office' Is Not Enough: Here's What Regulators Actually Want to See
You have the entity. You have the address. You even have the capital. So why is the regulator still not satisfied? Because under MiCA, substance is an empirical test of whether your business genuinely operates from within the EU, and most applicants underestimate what that actually demands.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:30:28 -0400
Wasabi Protocol Says No Final Compensation Plan in Security Response
Wasabi Protocol has stated that no final user compensation plan has been announced as the project continues its response to an ongoing security incident, leaving affected users without a clear timeline or framework for potential remediation.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:22:29 -0400
3 Major Market Developments Suggest Crypto's Biggest Years Are Ahead
After more than a decade, the U.S. digital asset industry is on the cusp of its “biggest years,” according to Miles Jennings, general counsel at a16z crypto.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:15:44 -0400
Shanghai Turns to Blockchain Trade Rails and AI Chips to Counter Commodity Slowdown
Shanghai is expanding blockchain-based commodity trading systems as the SSE Commodity Index falls more than 5% year over year. The city aims to improve financing efficiency by allowing banks to verify warehouse assets through tamper-resistant digital records instead of relying only on company credit.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:03:05 -0400
The CLARITY Act will go to markup on May 14 — the crypto industry holds its breath
While Brussels knits regulatory barbed wire, Washington quietly restarts the crypto machine. Behind senator smiles, Coinbase, banks, and lobbyists are already moving their pieces like in a nuclear chess game.
Sat, 09 May 2026 07:15:00 -0400
Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto
The prolonged high rates due to geopolitical tensions may deter speculative investments, impacting crypto markets and broader economic stability. Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto.
Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:59 -0400
Morgan Stanley's ETrade crypto undercuts Coinbase
Morgan Stanley has launched E*Trade crypto trading at 0.5%, undercutting Coinbase, Schwab, and Robinhood in a pilot set to reach 8.6 million users. Morgan Stanley has launched ETrade crypto trading at a flat 0.5% fee, below Coinbase and Schwab.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:55:54 -0400
Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini Push for Softer Crypto Listing Rules in US Bill
Major cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini have asked U.S. lawmakers to remove a key anti-manipulation provision from a bipartisan digital asset market structure bill under consideration in the Senate.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:45:51 -0400
CLARITY Act Heads To Senate Markup Next Week
In the next week, U.S. lawmakers will move on to a big cryptocurrency market structure proposal. The Senate Banking Committee will conduct a markup on the CLARITY Act in the week of May 11.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:16:45 -0400
The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway”
In a May 8 speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency could consider a limited “innovation pathway” for on-chain trading systems in the near future. Meanwhile, the agency will reserve formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit inside the exchange definition.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:16:19 -0400
Meta's 2026 Stablecoin Push Faces Senator Warren Scrutiny Over Financial Stability Risks
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company's stablecoin plans, warning of serious risks to financial stability, competition, privacy, and payments integrity.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:02 -0400
Crypto market watches the Senate closely – CLARITY Act heads to May 14 vote
Political negotiations around the CLARITY Act intensify as institutions wait for clearer U.S. crypto regulation.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:01 -0400
Trump expresses hope for extended Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as crypto markets react
The ceasefire's potential extension could stabilize geopolitical tensions, influencing crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment significantly. Trump expresses hope for extended Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as crypto markets react.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:47:45 -0400
Banks Warn Clarity Act Stablecoin Plan Opens Door to Regulatory Dodge
The banking industry just threw cold water on what lawmakers thought was a done deal. The Clarity Act's stablecoin proposal, pitched as a regulatory compromise, has banks warning it could let crypto firms slip past traditional financial rules.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:26:11 -0400
Crypto Clarity Act Vote: Could May 14 Finally Push US Crypto Regulation Forward?
The Crypto Clarity Act heads to a May 14 Senate Banking vote as banks, Coinbase, and lawmakers clash over stablecoin rewards.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:16:34 -0400
Crypto Exchanges Push Back on U.S. Token Listing Rules
U.S. lawmakers' efforts to tighten oversight of digital asset markets are encountering resistance from major cryptocurrency exchanges, as debate intensifies over a key provision in the proposed “Clarity” legislation governing token listings.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:15:14 -0400
AI Agents and Crypto Payments: The Emerging 2026 Narrative
Autonomous AI agents represent software capable of performing searches, making reservations, processing payments, and handling various tasks with minimal human oversight. The integration of these agents with cryptocurrency payment frameworks is capturing significant interest from developers, venture capital, and leading technology corporations.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:03:11 -0400
Crypto Titans Rally: Top US Exchanges Lobby For Risk Asset Easing In CLARITY Act
Three of the United States' largest crypto exchanges—Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini—are pushing lawmakers to make a significant change to the anticipated CLARITY Act, the long-awaited framework for the crypto market that has been delayed for months in Congress.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:05 -0400
Israel urges US to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure within 24 hours as crypto markets brace for impact
Rising geopolitical tensions could destabilize global markets, elevate energy costs, and enhance Bitcoin's role as a hedge against instability. Israel urges US to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure within 24 hours as crypto markets brace for impact.
Sat, 09 May 2026 04:20:33 -0400
Strong jobs data lifts rate-hike odds: Here's why crypto still benefits
Stronger employment data lifts rate-hike odds and reinforces Bitcoin's positioning as a macro hedge.
Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:46 -0400
Crypto Traders In South Korea Face 22% Tax Starting January 2027
South Korea's five largest crypto exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax — are already working with the National Tax Service to build reporting systems ahead of a major policy shift set for January 2027.
Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:44 -0400
Estonia's FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation
Estonia's regulatory action against Zondacrypto highlights the EU's commitment to enforcing crypto compliance, impacting investor trust. Estonia's FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation.
Sat, 09 May 2026 03:29:46 -0400
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Heads to Senate Banking Markup This Week
The Senate Banking Committee has officially scheduled May 14 for its markup session on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, commonly referred to as the Clarity Act. The proceedings are set to commence at 10:30 a.m.
Sat, 09 May 2026 03:04:29 -0400
Banking trade groups criticize Clarity Act for stablecoin loopholes
The Clarity Act's stablecoin provisions could disrupt traditional banking by diverting deposits, impacting lending and financial stability. Banking trade groups criticize Clarity Act for stablecoin loopholes.
Sat, 09 May 2026 03:02:31 -0400
OKX Expands European Push With Aggressive User Incentives
OKX is stepping up its push into Europe with a new deposit incentive campaign targeting users across the European Economic Area, as competition intensifies following the rollout of the region's unified crypto regulatory framework.
Sat, 09 May 2026 03:00:55 -0400
Kraken Seeks Federal Banking Charter to Expand Crypto Custody Services
Payward, which operates the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, has submitted a formal application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeking a national trust company charter. The submission was made public on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:32:55 -0400
BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds
BlackRock's move could centralize stablecoin reserve management, potentially amplifying systemic risks if operational issues arise. BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds.
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:13:37 -0400
Senate Banking Committee Sets Crypto Clarity Act Vote for May 14
Crypto Clarity Act heads to Senate Banking Committee vote as banks challenge stablecoin rewards
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:13:16 -0400
Crypto and Equity Markdowns Drive Trump Media's $406 Million Q1 Loss
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted a $405.9 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026, dominated by non-cash losses.
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:06:11 -0400
Crypto Security Fears Rise As Chaos Labs Reveals Attempted Advanced Wallet Attack
Several crypto firms are switching oracle providers after Chaos Labs disclosed it was targeted in a sophisticated hacking attempt last weekend — one that authorities believe may have been carried out by a nation-state actor.
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:25 -0400
Binance Founder CZ Sees Major Changes Ahead For Crypto
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said crypto may be entering a new phase shaped by AI agents, tokenized real-world assets, stablecoin competition and a more favorable regulatory backdrop in the United States. Speaking on ARK Invest's FYI podcast with Cathie Wood and Lorenzo Valente, CZ argued that the industry is moving faster than many traditional financial firms may be prepared for.
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:22 -0400
Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows
Traditional finance firms are expanding into crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts draw deeper liquidity. Chainalysis said inflows have risen sharply since September 2024, supported by retail traders, market makers, and institutions.
Sat, 09 May 2026 01:30:48 -0400
Venezuela Keeps Crypto Mining Ban in Place as Power Demand Reaches 9-Year High
The Ministry of Electric Energy confirmed that the disconnection of digital asset mining farms remains in effect indefinitely. Electricity demand in Venezuela reached 15,000 megawatts (MW) during the last week of April 2026. The National Dispatch Center reported that current thermal generation is operating at 40% of its installed nominal capacity.
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:45:12 -0400
Bitwise ranks banks with broadest crypto exposure, including BNY Mellon and JPMorgan
The integration of crypto into major banks like BNY Mellon and JPMorgan could create systemic risks, linking digital assets to global finance. Bitwise ranks banks with broadest crypto exposure, including BNY Mellon and JPMorgan.
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:23:38 -0400
Altcoin Season Mania Is Brewing — Here Are 3 Meme Coins to Watch
The Altcoin Season Index from CoinMarketCap stood at 43 points out of 100 at the close of the last session. Recurring traders accounted for 79.3% of the activity on Pump.fun on May 7th. The meme coin sector accumulated an increase of 7% during the last seven trading days.
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:54:02 -0400
Senate Banking Committee prepares for markup hearing on crypto bill after stablecoin deal
The Senate Banking Committee's crypto bill progress could reshape US digital asset regulation, impacting market stability and investor confidence. Senate Banking Committee prepares for markup hearing on crypto bill after stablecoin deal.
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:37:40 -0400
SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should study crypto's role in retail trading before deciding whether new rules are needed. Her remarks tied crypto to ETFs, options, prediction markets, and perpetual futures.
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:57 -0400
U.S. Government Sends Seized Crypto to Coinbase — Should the Market Be Concerned?
Deposits of 2,466 UNI, 152,925 CRO, and 1,589 LINK were recorded on the Coinbase Prime institutional platform on May 8, 2026. The seized assets are linked to funds from Brian Krewson, associated with an original investment of 15 BTC in the Ethereum ICO in July 2014.
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:17 -0400