Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

In recent developments, japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds…

CLARITY Act is not law yet, but the markup is a major retail adoption trust c…

In recent developments, the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 vote, and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) says the vote’s most enduring effect…

XRP nears $1.50 as Senate crypto vote and whale buying fuel fresh optimism

In recent developments, xRP surged to intraday highs near $1.55 on renewed optimism. Senate Banking Committee approved the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15-9 vote. XRP price could…

SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report

In recent developments, japan’s biggest brokerages are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, as regulators move to formally allow crypto-holding funds by 2028. Looking closer, market participants…

Italy’s largest bank more than doubles crypto holdings to $235M in Q1: Report

In recent developments, intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting Solana entirely.…

Warren Zeroes In On Crypto Deal Structure As $75M Loan Draws Attention

In recent developments, a $75 million loan backed by nearly half a billion dollars worth of a company’s own tokens is now at the center of a Senate push to…

Financial Giant IG Expands UK Crypto Platform to 100+ Digital Assets

In recent developments, iG expanded UK crypto access with more than 50 additional digital assets, bringing its total offering above 100 tokens. The rollout follows regulatory approval for its crypto…

A16z Crypto Warns US Falling Behind MiCA as Senate Committee Advances CLARITY…

In recent developments, the Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026, to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, pushing the United States closer to its first comprehensive crypto…

Democrats Split on Clarity Act as Crypto Bill Passes Key Senate Committee Vote

In recent developments, the landmark crypto bill now passes onto the Senate floor for final approval, though many hurdles remain. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who…

Drake Drops 43 Songs and Calls Himself a ‘BTC Crypto Big-Timer’ on New Tr…

In recent developments, rap star and hip-hop veteran Drake dropped three surprise solo albums on May 15, 2026, totaling 43 tracks, and buried the crypto world’s most talked-about verse inside…