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According to Decrypt, the Digital Chamber sent a letter to Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the Currency at the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), on May 26, urging him to uphold the OCC’s decision to grant national trust bank charters to cryptocurrency firms including Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle. Earlier, Senator Elizabeth Warren had accused the approval of these charters of violating the National Bank Act and posing a threat to the safety of the U.S. banking system. In response, the Digital Chamber argued that Congress has effectively authorized the OCC to extend bank charters to stablecoin-related activities through the GENIUS Act, and that the approved companies do not accept FDIC-insured deposits—meaning their operations do not constitute traditional banking activities.
according to an Everstake report, among six Ethereum treasury companies that separately disclosed staking-related revenue, staking income accounts for an average of 60% of their reported revenue. The report reviewed 15 public companies with an Ethereum treasury strategy, of which those reporting losses in 2025 had a combined net loss of approximately $1.41 billion. Additionally, BitMine Immersion Technologies reported a net loss of $9.02 billion for the six months ending February 28, driven primarily by unrealized losses on digital assets.The report noted that spot crypto ETFs have diminished the appeal of publicly traded companies that simply hold Ethereum, forcing treasury companies to justify their valuations through yield-generating strategies such as staking. (cointelegraph)
According to FinanceFeeds, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning that scammers are defrauding retail investors via messaging apps such as WhatsApp and fake cryptocurrency trading platforms. Scammers typically begin by posting investment advice on social media to lure users into messaging groups disguised as reputable financial professionals or trading communities, then encourage them to deposit funds into fraudulent platforms. These platforms simulate profits using fabricated trading data; when users attempt to withdraw funds, they are charged additional “unlocking fees,” and all money flows directly into the scammers’ accounts. Moreover, scammers are targeting investors who have already suffered losses by promoting fake “funds recovery services” — a form of secondary fraud. According to MoneySmart survey data, 23% of Australians aged 18–28 hold crypto assets; 72% of Generation Z respondents have seen crypto-related advertisements on social media; and 41% have been directly solicited to invest in cryptocurrencies—indicating significantly elevated risk exposure among younger demographics. ASIC advises investors to avoid trusting investment advice from social media and recommends verifying a platform’s regulatory compliance through the AUSTRAC Register of Digital Currency Exchange Providers.
the Spanish government is taking action to block Polymarket and Kalshi, stating that the two prediction market platforms are operating in the country without obtaining gambling licenses, allegedly violating the law. Spain's consumer affairs department stated that it has issued preventive blocking orders targeting the websites of Polymarket and Kalshi. Officials will investigate suspected violations of gambling laws, with the relevant procedures expected to last three to four months.The Spanish Gambling Regulatory Authority stated that when prediction platforms allow users to place bets on uncertain outcomes, they carry gambling risks, and companies seeking to offer such services require specific administrative licenses. Currently, Polymarket and Kalshi have not responded to requests for comment. (WSJ)
Odaily Odaily, Robinhood has received final regulatory approval to acquire Canadian company WonderFi for $180 million. (Cointelegraph)
According to Reuters, Germany’s Handelsblatt, citing EU Commission sources, reported that the EU plans to fine Google—owned by Alphabet—hundreds of millions of euros, marking the largest penalty issued under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to date; the formal announcement is expected before the summer recess. The investigation officially commenced in March 2025, centering on allegations that Google prioritizes its own services in search results—a violation of DMA provisions. The European Commission stated its primary objective is to ensure Google’s compliance rather than merely imposing fines, but emphasized it will not hesitate to proceed with subsequent steps. Google, meanwhile, criticized the DMA rules as causing the “greatest demotion ever” to its search product and expressed its desire to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
According to Cointelegraph, Binance has officially re-entered the Philippine market through a partnership with BlockShoals, leveraging the regulatory sandbox framework of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Binance was previously banned by the Philippine SEC in 2024. Its return is facilitated by the compliant sandbox mechanism.
the latest weekly report from CoinShares shows digital asset investment products recorded net outflows of $1.47 billion last week, marking the second consecutive week of negative growth and the third-largest single-week outflow of 2026. Cumulative outflows over the two weeks have reached $2.54 billion.By asset, Bitcoin saw outflows of $1.315 billion, the largest single-week outflow of 2026, compressing its year-to-date net inflows from $3.9 billion to $2.6 billion. Ethereum recorded outflows of $223 million, roughly flat compared to the previous week. Some altcoins still saw minor inflows, with XRP attracting $31.8 million, Near $9 million, and Solana $7.7 million.By region, the United States dominated the outflow landscape with $1.425 billion in single-week outflows. Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong recorded outflows of $16.2 million, $12.5 million, and $12.2 million respectively, indicating that risk aversion sentiment, which was localized last week, has now spread to most regions globally. CoinShares notes that these outflows are closely linked to heightened geopolitical risks related to Iran. Despite the ongoing legislative progress of the CLARITY Act, market risk aversion continues to deepen.
South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) stated that they are shifting their regulatory focus on crypto assets toward rules governing cross-border digital asset activities, rather than restricting ownership per se, and have extended the public comment period for the draft “Regulations on Capital Flows” to 30 June 2026. Both entities clarified that the proposed regulations do not intend to criminalize crypto asset ownership nor will they be applied retroactively. A draft handbook outlining the cross-border crypto asset framework will follow, specifying the definition of cross-border crypto transactions and the obligations of authorized crypto asset service providers.
Abu Dhabi-based investment company International Holding Company (IHC) has completed a $30 million (approximately AED 110 million) transaction using the UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin DDSC on the ADI Chain—marking DDSC’s first major institutional-level application following its regulatory approval. DDSC was jointly launched by IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Sirius International Holding, and has received approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The project team stated that this milestone demonstrates the UAE’s digital payment infrastructure is now capable of supporting institutional-grade transactions, and paves the way for establishing digital trade and payment corridors linking the Middle East with global markets.
Oobit, a mobile wallet supported by Tether, issued a clarification on X, stating that after “on-chain detective” ZachXBT disclosed a vulnerability exploit against two smart contracts (EURR and USDR) of stablecoin issuer StablR—resulting in losses of approximately $13.5 million—the attackers attempted to withdraw the stolen funds via Oobit. However, Oobit’s compliance team identified the anomalous activity and successfully froze EURR funds valued in the six-figure range, while also shutting down the withdrawal channel. No user funds were affected in this incident, and Oobit’s own systems were not compromised. Oobit is currently cooperating with StablR and investigators to advance follow-up actions. Earlier reports indicated that StablR suffered a hack resulting in losses of approximately $2.8 million, causing both EURR and USDR to de-peg.
Canada’s investment industry regulator, CIRO, has approved Robinhood’s acquisition of digital asset products and services company WonderFi. WonderFi stated that the transaction will help Robinhood enhance its programmable financial products capabilities and expand Canadian users’ access to cryptocurrency trading. Originally scheduled for completion in the second half of last year, the acquisition has been extended to June 1, 2026, to allow Robinhood time to deploy its proprietary technology in Canada and complete regulatory approvals. WonderFi’s portfolio includes Bitbuy and Coinsquare, with operations spanning cryptocurrency trading, staking, and custody.
According to Livecoins, a joint survey by Mercado Bitcoin and Opinion Box found that cryptocurrencies are now included in the investment portfolios of 16% of Brazilian investors, while another 56% of respondents—who have never invested in crypto assets—indicated they intend to enter this market in the future. The survey states that digital assets are viewed more as a tool for portfolio diversification rather than a replacement for traditional investments. Meanwhile, 61% of Brazilian respondents consider Bitcoin’s price declines as buying opportunities; this figure rises to 79% among investors who already hold crypto assets. However, market adoption still faces obstacles: 62% of respondents say they struggle to understand technical terminology in the crypto space, 76% find the market overly complex, and 55% cite platform regulation as the top factor when selecting a crypto investment platform.
According to an official announcement, OKX has officially released the Exchange OS Whitepaper—a set of open-protocol infrastructure enabling anyone to deploy spot, perpetual futures, or prediction markets on X Layer without platform approval. Star, Founder and CEO of OKX, stated: “We believe the next evolution of on-chain finance lies in building shared market infrastructure—empowering developers and institutions to create new trading markets more efficiently, while retaining full flexibility in frontend design, market structure, risk control, and compliance frameworks.”
Kenya's 2026 Finance Bill proposes a 10% consumption tax on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).The bill also requires crypto companies to pay a one-time licensing fee of 150 million Kenyan shillings and an annual renewal fee of 2 million Kenyan shillings before operating locally. Additionally, they must submit annual reports containing user and transaction details to the Kenya Revenue Authority.Analysts suggest this move could push some crypto platforms and users to relocate to countries more favorable to the crypto industry, potentially weakening Kenya's position in the African crypto market.Furthermore, Gen Z-led protests have resumed in cities like Nairobi, opposing rising taxes on digital services, cryptocurrencies, mobile phones, and financial transactions. (Cryptopolitan)
Although the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act are pushing for stablecoin compliance, stablecoins remain essentially "private money" and could introduce structural risks to the financial system.The article points out that stablecoins aim to combine the stability of the US dollar with the payment efficiency of blockchain, but because they operate on fragmented, privatized infrastructure, they lack the uniformity of the traditional dollar system. While USDT and USDC are pegged to the US dollar, their prices can still deviate from $1.Additionally, stablecoin issuers have incentives to boost yields by allocating capital to high-risk, low-liquidity assets. Should the value of these assets decline, it could trigger de-pegging and concentrated redemption risks. Citing Chainalysis data, the article states that stablecoins account for 84% of illicit crypto activity, primarily involving sanctions evasion and money laundering, while their use in real economy payments accounts for less than 1%.The Wall Street Journal argues that stablecoins are essentially repeating the path of the private money experiments seen during the "Free Banking Era" in 19th-century America. In the future, they may need to accept stricter regulation, similar to banks, and require deeper integration into the central banking system. (Wall Street Journal)
According to CoinDesk, New York-based digital asset infrastructure firm Prometheum has officially launched its Prometheum Capital digital brokerage solution, offering broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) agency clearing, custody, and trading services—enabling them to directly provide tokenized securities and crypto assets to clients through traditional brokerage accounts. Aaron Kaplan, co-founder and co-CEO of the company, stated that “hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of tokenized securities already exist on-chain, yet there remains a lack of distribution channels for mainstream investors. The crypto industry solved tokenization—but not distribution.” Prometheum operates multiple regulated entities covering the full lifecycle of tokenized securities—including issuance, trading, custody, clearing, and settlement—and joined the DTCC’s industry working group in May. Initial agency clearing clients include Arete Wealth Management and Network 1 Financial Securities. Kaplan also revealed that the company is set to announce an institutional distribution partnership aimed at attracting more major issuers to its ecosystem.
Odaily据报道，韩国将于本周三推出与半导体巨头三星电子和 SK 海力士挂钩的单只杠杆交易所交易基金，这为投资者提供更大的收益可能性。据韩国金融服务委员会和金融监督院发布的文件显示，三星资管、未来资产、韩国投资、KB、新韩、韩华、Kiwoom 和韩亚八家资产管理公司将在韩国股市上市共计 16 只基于三星电子和 SK 海力士的单只杠杆及反向 ETF。未来资产证券还将推出两种类型的 ETN。此次推出正值韩国投资者越来越关注与本地股票挂钩的海外上市杠杆产品之际，韩国监管机构寻求将零售交易活动吸引回国内市场。而三星电子和 SK 海力士是韩国最大的两家公司，且都是人工智能相关芯片需求不断增长的主要受益者。韩国拥有超过 1400 万散户投资者，分析师预计，在人工智能相关投资持续高涨的背景下，新基金的需求将十分强劲。与三星和 SK 海力士挂钩的杠杆 ETF 的净流入资金可能高达 5.3 万亿韩元。（科创板日报）
According to Reuters, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs announced on May 25 that it had blocked the prediction market platform Polymarket for violating online gambling regulations. Prior to this, on May 21, the platform launched betting on when Indonesian President Prabowo would “step down early,” drawing widespread attention across Indonesian social media. The Indonesian government stated that Polymarket’s activities “involve wagering and speculative behavior on uncertain events,” contravening local laws, and has begun reviewing all social media accounts associated with the platform.
According to on-chain analyst PeckShield (@PeckShieldAlert), SlowMist’s threat intelligence system MistEye has detected a cross-registry supply chain attack targeting developers. Malicious packages have spread across three major registries—npm, PyPI, and Crates.io—comprising over 34 malicious packages and more than 384 related versions. The attack targets developer communities in cryptocurrency, DeFi, Solana, Sui/Move, and AI. It may lead to the theft of cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, cloud credentials, GitHub/AWS tokens, browser data, and other sensitive developer information. Some malicious payloads also attempt persistence via mechanisms including `.cursorrules`, `CLAUDE.md`, Git hooks, cron, systemd, and SSH. SlowMist recommends immediately removing affected packages, isolating compromised systems, rotating exposed credentials, rebuilding CI environments and developer machines from clean images, and conducting comprehensive reviews of GitHub, cloud, SSH, and wallet-related activities.