RegulationBank of England Softens Stablecoin Regime: Caps Under Review
Bank of England reconsiders stablecoin holding caps and 40% reserve rules after industry pushback. GBP tokens are a tiny share of the $300B market.
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RegulationCLARITY Act Senate Markup: Galaxy Digital Names 7 Key Democratic Votes
The US Senate Banking Committee reviews CLARITY Act on May 14. Galaxy Digital identified 7 key Democrats who will determine the bill's fate.
MarketsSouth Korea Crypto Market Halved to $41B, 22% Tax Coming in 2027
South Korea crypto holdings fell from $83B to $41B in a year. Daily volumes dropped from $11.6B to $3B. New AML rules and 22% tax take effect in 2027.
StablecoinsECB's Lagarde Says Euro Stablecoins Won't Strengthen Euro's Global Role
ECB President Lagarde rejected euro stablecoins as Europe's answer to dollar dominance. The ECB backs tokenized infrastructure anchored to central bank money.
StablecoinsKraken Buys Reap for $600M: B2B Stablecoin Payments in Asia
Payward agreed to buy Hong Kong's Reap Technologies for up to $600M, adding card issuance and stablecoin payments to its B2B platform.
RegulationReuters Investigation: Nobitex Founders Tied to Iran Supreme Leader's Family
Reuters: Iran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex was founded by Kharrazi brothers linked to Supreme Leader Khamenei. US seized $500M in Iranian crypto.
StablecoinsBrazil Bans Stablecoins From Regulated Cross-Border Payment Rails
Brazil's central bank (BCB) issued Resolution No. 561, barring USDT and USDC from eFX cross-border settlements. What this means for the stablecoin market.
RegulationCLARITY Act: US Senators Finalize Stablecoin Yield Rules
Section 404 of the CLARITY Act bans stablecoin yield for mere holding but allows rewards for real platform usage. Senate Banking markup expected May 11.
StablecoinsTether Q1 2026: $1.04B Profit and Formal Audit Begins
Tether reported $1.04B net profit in Q1 2026, record $8.23B excess reserves, and launched its first formal audit. Here is how the business model works.