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on May 20, 2026
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Japan’s ruling LDP approved an “AI + on‑chain finance” plan to reshape the country’s financial system. The policy backs yen‑denominated stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits as core infrastructure. It pushes for tokenizing Bank of Japan accounts and yen stablecoin issuance by major banks from 2027. Japan recently adopted a national blockchain policy on May 19, […]

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on May 19, 2026
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Minnesota now lets state‑chartered banks and credit unions offer regulated crypto custody. The new custody rules take effect on August 1, 2026, and are optional for banks. Banks can only safely hold customers’ crypto, not trade or lend it. Minnesota officially opened its doors to institutional digital asset management this week.  Governor Tim Walz signed […]

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on May 19, 2026
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The SEC is preparing an exemption for tokenized stock trading on crypto platforms. Tokenized stocks could enable 24/7 trading and DeFi integration. The framework may be finalized soon under SEC Chair Paul Atkins. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pivoting its regulatory approach towards digital assets.  Reports indicate the regulator will soon unveil […]

FEATURE
on May 19, 2026
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Tether’s investment into LemFi uses USD₮ to replace slow SWIFT transfers with nearly instant stablecoin transfers. LemFi caters to millions of diaspora customers in Africa and Asia who require affordable cross-border payments. The collaboration expands the reach of stablecoin infrastructure to remittance services and beyond, thus increasing financial inclusion. Tether’s investment in LemFi marks a […]

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on May 18, 2026
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CZ favors AI infrastructure investments, keeping 70 to 80 percent of YZi Labs’ portfolio in Web3 assets. Chamath’s “dirt to token” framework covers four AI stack layers, from data centers to distributed compute. Pompliano sees crypto merging with traditional finance, just as internet companies became simply companies. CZ, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Anthony Pompliano took center […]

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on May 18, 2026
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In 2022, Andresen reportedly logged into dormant wallets on the site called Dream Market and transferred millions of untouched cryptocurrency commission payments. The U.S. and German governments seized $1.7M in gold bars, $23K in cash and $1.2M in proceeds from bank accounts and cryptocurrencies. Andresen is currently charged with up to 20 years in the […]

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on May 17, 2026
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Harvard cuts IBIT stake by 43% to $117M and exits $86.8M Ether ETF, while Mubadala raises IBIT holdings to $565.6M. Harvard University’s endowment reduced its crypto ETF exposure in Q1 2026, according to the provided SEC 13F filing details. The fund cut its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake by 43% and fully exited its Ethereum ETF […]

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on May 17, 2026
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A Washington Post report said many Trump officials hold crypto investments worth at least $193 million combined. A new report from The Washington Post said many officials in the Trump administration own cryptocurrency investments. The report examined almost 300 senior government appointees. Furthermore, approximately 70 officials and nominees disclosed crypto or blockchain assets. According to […]

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on May 17, 2026
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Charles Hoskinson says quantum systems may threaten modern crypto security before 2033 as Cardano plans post-quantum upgrades. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said quantum risks may threaten modern crypto security before 2033, according to Crowdfund Insider. Speaking at Consensus Miami, he said commercial quantum systems could soon challenge today’s digital defenses. His comments placed fresh attention […]

FEATURE
on May 17, 2026
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BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein describes tokenization as a two-way bridge between capital markets and digital assets. Binance Research projects tokenized real-world assets could reach up to $28.8 trillion in value by 2030. Regulation, custody, liquidity, and distribution must mature together before tokenization reaches its full market potential. Binance and BlackRock are signaling a major shift […]