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BlackRock Deposits Approximately $446 Million Worth of BTC and ETH into Coinbase

DWS and Galaxy-backed company plans to launch SEKAU stablecoin in June

Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini urge the Senate to remove a provision restricting the listing of crypto tokens

US Senator Warren Questions OCC's Granting of National Trust Charters to Crypto Firms Like Coinbase

Coinbase Adds MetaDAO and Derive to Listing Roadmap

Coinbase CFO Alesia J. Haas Sells Nearly 10,000 Shares for $2 Million

Coinbase Reportedly Spent $7.6 Million on CEO Security Last Year, Highlighting Industry Risks

Rumor: Coinbase is in talks with Bybit for an investment cooperation agreement

Coinbase Executive: 2026 is the Year of the Great Financial Migration, JPMorgan is Already Settling on Public Blockchains

U.S. Senate advances Crypto Asset Clarity Act, signaling a clearer regulatory environment

Bank of America Increases Stake in Strategy by 117,374 Shares, Total Holding Reaches 3.96 Million Shares

Coinbase announces a planned system upgrade for May 23

BlackRock Withdraws Approximately $140 Million in Bitcoin from Coinbase Prime

Coinbase's stock and metal perpetual contracts surpass $1.5 billion in cumulative trading volume two months after launch

Coinbase CEO States Company Assisted Law Enforcement, Leading to 5 Convictions via Blockchain Forensics

WorldCoin Team Deposits $3.09 Million Worth of WLD Tokens into Coinbase

Galaxy Digital Expands Regulatory Footprint to Over 50 Licenses Globally

Whale Alert Reports $250 Million USDC Minted in Treasury

Coinbase Announces Listing of Wrapped Ronin (WRON) for Spot Trading

Coinbase Reports Delays in Send and Receive Functions on the Sei Network

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BTC-backed lending is being recognized for its capital efficiency, shifting away from traditional crypto narratives, as noted by CoinDesk. Alec Beckman highlights its significance in financial operations, while Serena Sebastiani points out the growing importance of stablecoins as vital settlement infrastructure in global finance, indicating changing dynamics in the crypto and financial sectors.

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BTC-Backed Lending and Stablecoins Highlight Capital Efficiency

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The Senate Banking Committee has advanced the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) with a 15-9 vote, moving it closer to Senate consideration. The bill aims to make the CFTC the main federal regulator for many cryptocurrency spot-market activities. Additionally, the CFTC's Office of Inspector General reported a decrease in full-time payroll equivalents from about 708 in FY 2024 to around 556 by FY 2025.

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Senate Banking Committee Advances CLARITY Act for Crypto Oversight

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Hong Kong plans to implement CRS 2.0 by 2028, expanding financial asset reporting to include crypto assets, CBDCs, and certain electronic money products. Retail payment transactions of $50,000 or more will require case-by-case reporting. Meanwhile, Mainland China has not set a timeline but has been contacting taxpayers for self-reporting overseas income for the 2022–2024 tax years.

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Hong Kong to Implement CRS 2.0 for Crypto Asset Reporting by 2028

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NUVA has launched with nearly $19 billion in tokenized real-world assets from Figure Technologies, aiming to integrate regulated U.S. yield products into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This initiative represents a significant step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology and highlights the trend of tokenizing assets to improve liquidity and accessibility in DeFi.

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Peter Brandt has suggested that Bitcoin might begin to bottom out as early as October. According to NS3.AI, this prediction comes as the next Bitcoin mining reward halving is now fewer than 100,000 blocks away. The halving event, which is expected to occur around April 12, 2028, will see the mining reward decrease by 50%, from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.

Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Bottoming Ahead of Next Halving

Individuals associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, a notorious drug trafficking organization, have been identified as responsible for converting funds derived from illegal drug sales into cryptocurrency. As a result, these members have been included in the list of sanctioned individuals. This action highlights the ongoing efforts to combat organized crime activities that utilize digital currencies for money laundering.

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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Sinaloa Cartel members for laundering drug money in crypto, linked to fentanyl trafficking.

Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance service, Hormuz Safe, for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative coincides with the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage traffic and collect fees. The service offers cryptographically verifiable insurance policies, but is limited to vessels cooperating with Iran, excluding those linked to US-Israeli military actions. The involvement of Babak Zanjani, known for sanctions evasion, raises concerns about foreign participation amid US sanctions.

- Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance service for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.  
- This initiative coincides with the establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, intended to manage traffic and collect fees, while only allowing vessels cooperating with Iran to access the route.  
- The launch of these mechanisms indicates Iran’s intent to formalize its control over the waterway, despite potential challenges in attracting foreign participants due to US sanctions.

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ICYMI - Iran launches Bitcoin-backed ship insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz transit

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley encourages AI-displaced tech workers to explore opportunities in crypto, highlighting the industry's challenges as potential avenues for innovation. He emphasizes the need for pragmatic talent in crypto, which offers competitive salaries, especially as traditional finance firms seek blockchain expertise. Amidst AI-driven layoffs, industry leaders like Justin Sun advocate for seizing opportunities in the evolving landscape, suggesting that the future of crypto may depend on the contributions of displaced engineers.

- Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley encourages AI-displaced tech workers to explore opportunities in the crypto industry, which he believes is full of potential despite its challenges.  
- He highlights the alignment of crypto roles with competitive pay and a demand for talent fluent in both blockchain and traditional finance, amidst layoffs in big tech.  
- Industry leaders stress the urgency for young engineers to seize these career opportunities in the evolving landscape shaped by AI and automation.

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The CFTC is urged by senior lawmakers to adopt bipartisan leadership as it takes on greater responsibilities in regulating U.S. crypto trading. This call emphasizes the need for balanced governance to navigate the complexities of digital asset markets and highlights the importance of unified regulatory approaches in the evolving crypto landscape.

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CFTC Needs Bipartisan Leadership for Crypto Oversight

Poland has approved EU crypto regulations under the MiCA framework amid a fraud investigation into the collapsed Zondacrypto exchange, which has incurred losses of nearly $96 million. The legislation aims to establish licensing and consumer protection standards for digital asset firms, with a July deadline for compliance. Political divisions persist, with debates over the extent of regulation, while the investigation into Zondacrypto expands, linking it to potential foreign involvement. The bill awaits presidential approval, which could impact Poland's compliance with EU obligations.

- Poland has enacted crypto regulations aligning with the EU's MiCA framework amid a fraud investigation into the collapsed Zondacrypto exchange, which resulted in nearly $96 million in losses.  
- The legislation aims to establish licensing rules and consumer safeguards for digital asset firms, as failure to comply could jeopardize local operators' ability to function in the EU market.  
- Political disagreements persist over the tightness of regulation, and the investigation into Zondacrypto, including potential foreign involvement, adds further complexity to Poland's crypto landscape.

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Poland Approves EU MiCA Crypto Law As $96 Million Zondacrypto Collapse Triggers Fraud Probe And Political Clash Over Regulation

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