US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
In recent developments, uS Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard. The development has drawn attention from traders and…
Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit
In recent developments, griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly.” Looking closer, market…
Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana
In recent developments, the value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days. Looking closer,…
As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil
In recent developments, the adoption of stablecoins in Brazil continues to grow, now reaching beyond the cryptocurrency sector. The main point behind this rise in adoption across several industries is…
Bet365 Launches in Michigan as 17th US State, Eyes Massachusetts Next
In recent developments, uK-based bet365 launched its sportsbook and online casino in Michigan on April 17, becoming the 17th U.S. state where the operator offers sports betting. This cements its…
Aave risk manager models 2 bad debt scenarios from Kelp DAO exploit
In recent developments, the first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and…
NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses
In recent developments, the proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers. Looking…
Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents
In recent developments, coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Palantir Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Military Doctrine
In recent developments, a weekend post summarizing ideas from CEO Alex Karp’s 2025 book reignites debate over Silicon Valley’s role in warfare and national defense. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
BIS Official Flags $320 Billion Stablecoin Market as Financial Stability Concern
In recent developments, bIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos called global coordination on stablecoin regulation a matter of “critical importance,” warning that fragmented national frameworks risk enabling regulatory arbitrage…
