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TuesdayMay 12, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Exchanges Ask Lawmakers to Delete Risky Tokens Language from Clarity Act

Major crypto exchanges are reportedly stepping up efforts to influence legislation in Washington, seeking changes to a proposed market-structure measure that could significantly affect how digital assets are traded in the U.S. According to reporting from Politico, three major crypto platforms, Gemini, Coinbase, and Kraken, urged lawmakers to remove wording from the legislation that would limit trading to digital assets considered unlikely to be manipulated. Industry representatives reportedly argued that such language could make it harder for exchanges to support smaller or less-established tokens, potentially shrinking market access for emerging projects. The dispute surfaced after the Senate Agriculture Committee moved…

FridayMay 08, 2026 10:00 am

XRP Index to be Published on Moscow Exchange

Russia’s leading regulated trading platform is drawing attention after announcing plans tied to Ripple’s XRP token. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has revealed it will introduce an official index tracking XRP prices, part of a broader effort to expand its footprint in crypto. The move also includes indices for other major cryptocurrencies such as Solana, Tron, and Binance Coin, all based on aggregated global pricing data to ensure consistency and transparency for regulated markets. According to the exchange, XRP will be among the primary assets featured in this rollout. MOEX intends to rely on internationally sourced price benchmarks designed for institutional…

ThursdayMay 07, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Stocks Climb as Progress is Made on Clarity Act

Shares tied to crypto climbed on Monday, May 4, supported by renewed optimism around U.S. regulation and a strong move higher in Bitcoin prices. Among the top performers was Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, whose stock jumped 18%. Coinbase, one of the largest crypto asset trading platforms in the U.S., also advanced by roughly 7%. Meanwhile, BitGo posted a gain of about 10%, reflecting strong investor demand across firms tied to crypto services. Other companies with significant exposure to crypto joined the upward trend. Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, posted gains alongside Robinhood, a digital brokerage…

TuesdayMay 05, 2026 10:00 am

Canada Considers Banning Crypto ATMs as Fraud Cases Rise

Canada, home to the world’s first Bitcoin ATM, is now considering removing the machines altogether. The first of these devices debuted in April 2013 inside a small café in Vancouver, offering a simple way for people to exchange cash for Bitcoin without needing a bank account or financial intermediary. Over time, that concept spread quickly. Today, approximately 4,000 crypto ATMs operate across Canada, giving the country the highest number globally. Yet a proposal outlined in the federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 would ban them entirely, marking a dramatic policy shift. The move follows a surge in reported fraud. Canadians…

MondayMay 04, 2026 10:30 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Adds Digital Asset and Traditional Finance Executive Mark Brazier as Chief Financial Officer

Forward Industries has appointed experienced financial executive Mark Brazier to serve as Chief Financial Officer. He will oversee Forward’s financial operations and work alongside the executive team to support its continued growth as the largest publicly traded Solana (SOL) treasury company on the planet. Brazier has held executive positions at a variety of firms and companies, including XBTO Global, Vertrax, LiquidX, and others. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), focused on building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently announced the appointment of Mark Brazier as the new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (https://ibn.fm/QEBDZ). He will succeed Kathleen Weisberg, who will continue…

MondayMay 04, 2026 9:45 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) to Release Q1 Results and Ongoing Initiatives as Digital Mortgage Platform Builds on Strong 2025 Growth

Beeline will host a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, to present Q1 results and provide updates on key initiatives. The update follows strong Q4 2025 performance, including 127% year-over-year revenue growth and a 44% increase in mortgage originations. The company ended 2025 debt-free, positioning its balance sheet for expansion and product development. Beeline is scaling its digital mortgage platform, using AI and automation to accelerate underwriting and loan processing. The launch of BeelineEquity creates much needed liquidity targeting Baby Boomers tied to fractional home equity transactions recorded on blockchain. The company is targeting underserved borrower segments, including gig-economy workers,…

FridayMay 01, 2026 10:00 am

European Countries Resist Efforts by the EU to Regulate Crypto Centrally

EU member states are resisting a proposal by the European Commission to centralize oversight of crypto-asset service providers, marking a setback for efforts to tighten control over a fast-expanding and often unclear segment of the financial system. According to a document prepared by Cyprus, which currently holds the EU’s rotating presidency, national governments are not in favor of transferring full supervisory authority for these firms to the European Securities and Markets Authority. The Paris-based regulator had been earmarked by the Commission as the single body responsible for monitoring all crypto-related service providers across the bloc. The idea forms a core…

ThursdayApr 30, 2026 10:00 am

Senate Democrats Demand Strict Executive Controls in Landmark Crypto Legislation

Democratic legislators have spent months raising alarms about the expanding role of the Trump family in the crypto sector. As the midterm elections draw closer, those concerns are now shaping a broader push to tighten oversight of what has become one of the family’s most profitable ventures. Republicans, who currently hold power in Washington, are working against the clock to deliver on a key campaign pledge from President Donald Trump: passing comprehensive legislation to support the sector. However, advancing that measure requires backing from Senate Democrats. In exchange, Democrats are pressing for new rules that would limit how officials in…

TuesdayApr 28, 2026 10:00 am

European Banks Incorporate Crypto into Their Core Infrastructure

Krediet Bank and CERA’s (KBC) recent launch in Belgium illustrates a shift in how large financial institutions are introducing access to Ether and Bitcoin. Instead of setting up separate crypto divisions, the bank opted to integrate digital asset trading into its existing retail framework. According to CoinDesk, the service was rolled out through Bolero, KBC’s self-directed investment platform, allowing customers to trade within a regulated environment they already use. The development reflects a wider shift among European banks in their stance toward digital currencies. For a long time, many lenders avoided direct involvement due to concerns about asset custody, regulatory…

FridayApr 24, 2026 10:00 am

North Korean Hackers Steal $500M Worth of Crypto in Two Weeks

Cryptocurrency markets are coming under fresh strain after hackers believed to be linked to North Korea executed two major breaches, draining more than $500 million in just over two weeks. The incidents targeting Kelp DAO and Drift point to a more organized pattern aimed at structural flaws within decentralized finance rather than isolated software bugs. The most costly of the two attacks hit Kelp DAO, where losses surpassed $290 million, making it the largest known crypto theft this year. Hackers took advantage of weaknesses in the system’s design, especially its reliance on a single validation layer. They were able to…