Exchange
SBI eyes Bitbank deal as Japan’s crypto exchange market consolidates
SBI Holdings is in discussions to make Bitbank a subsidiary, adding to its push to acquire crypto exchanges amid improving regulatory clarity in Japan.
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Regulation
Brazil bars crypto settlement in regulated cross-border payment rails
Brazil’s central bank barred virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as it tightens oversight of crypto-linked flows.
Exchange
South Korean court grants stay on Bithumb’s six-month suspension pending final ruling: reports
South Korea's financial watchdog issued the suspension in March, alongside a 36.8 billion won ($25 million) fine.
Technology
Tokenized RWA market grows 420% since 2025 on regulatory clarity, access
Tokenized US Treasurys were one of the biggest growth areas of the RWA market, rising from a market capitalization of $3.9 billion at the start of 2025 to more than $15 billion.
Macro
Bitcoin On Morgan Stanley’s Balance Sheet? The Answer Is Getting Interesting
Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said a future move by major banks to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets is “not totally out of the question,” pointing to regulatory progress while warning that capital rules and global supervisory alignment still matter. Speaking during a Bitcoin 2026 conference pane
Regulation
Crypto market structure bill nears May push as ethics disputes and Trump ties cloud path forward
Crypto legislation is gaining momentum, with lawmakers eyeing a potential mid-May markup—even as key disputes remain unresolved.
Regulation
Senate Votes to Ban Senators and Staff From Using Prediction Markets
S. Res. 708 prohibits senators and staff from using prediction markets, and became effective immediately upon passage.
Regulation
Senator Warren questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tether loan to family
Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding a loan that stablecoin issuer Tether allegedly provided to his family members. The Massachusetts Democrat sent a letter to Lutnick seeking detailed information about the financial arrangement and any potential conflicts of interest stemming from his role overseeing trade
Exchange
Gemini eyes prediction market challenge to Kalshi, Polymarket, secures derivatives license; shares surge
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has secured a derivatives license and announced plans to enter the prediction markets space, directly challenging established players Kalshi and Polymarket. The company's shares experienced a significant surge following the announcement, though specific percentage gains were not disclosed. The
Regulation
UK regulator clears path for tokenized funds within existing rules
The FCA signs off rules to let UK funds keep registers onchain and add a new Direct‑to‑Fund dealing model, aiming to simplify tokenized funds inside the existing regime.
Regulation
Banks push to slow stablecoin law as Agora races for charter
Traditional banking institutions are actively lobbying to delay pending stablecoin legislation while cryptocurrency company Agora accelerates its pursuit of a banking charter, according to industry sources. The banking sector's efforts come as regulatory frameworks for digital assets face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and financial regulators. Stablecoin regulation has
Security
North Korea accounts for 76% of 2026 crypto hack losses, with theft since 2017 topping $6 billion: TRM Labs
North Korea-linked hackers stole $577 million in two April exploits, accounting for 76% of crypto losses in 2026, according to TRM Labs.