Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one sma…
In recent developments, a plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making. Looking closer,…
Decentralized email platform Dmail to cease services on May 15
In recent developments, dmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Solo Bitcoin miner bags $210K Bitcoin block reward
In recent developments, a CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to…
Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, says Offchain Labs
In recent developments, edward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Binance led Q1 crypto derivatives as Hyperliquid cracked top 10: CoinGlass
In recent developments, binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according…
Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail
In recent developments, the draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud. Looking closer, market…
Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas
In recent developments, soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings,…
Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers
In recent developments, japan built the world’s most restrictive stablecoin framework on purpose, and it’s starting to pay off. Japan’s Stablecoin Rules JPYC Co. launched what regulators and the company…
Bitcoin ‘done’ with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target
In recent developments, aRK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a “proven” asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs. Looking closer, market…
Aave avoided bad debt by shifting risk to borrowers: Bank of Canada study
In recent developments, a Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations. Looking closer, market…
