The stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged token economy sits at an all-time high of $318.605 billion. Key Takeaways: The stablecoin market hit an all-time high of $318.6B, needing just $1.4B to reach $320B. USDC gained $1.27B in seven days

OKX has made a strategic investment in Vietnam’s CAEX exchange to support its participation in a government-backed crypto pilot. The move reflects a broader shift toward regulated digital asset platforms across Southeast Asia. Key Takeaways OKX invested in CAEX to meet Vietnam’s $380 million pilot requirement, advancing regulation. CAEX, backed by OKX and Hashkey, signals

During a recent interview, President Javier Milei stated that the largest obstacle to dollarization in Argentina was that people did not want it. He stressed that even when the government has approved the use of the dollar for financial transactions, people still do not use it. Key Takeaways: Javier Milei admits his dollarization push stalled;

Digital asset firm Tok-Edge has emerged from stealth with a confirmed valuation of $15 million. Following a $1.5 million seed round led by veteran investor Marcus Meijer, the firm is now aiming for a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026. Key Takeaways: Tok-Edge secured a $15 million valuation and a

Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto is seeking shareholder approval for a reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq listing requirements. The move follows a steep share price decline and mounting pressure on its business model. Key Takeaways Nakamoto stock currently trades at $0.21, as the company seeks a reverse stock split before June 8 to meet the

Lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of a Trump-linked memecoin event as concerns grow over potential financial conflicts, market volatility, and the influence of token-based access models tied to political activities. Key Takeaways: Senators Warren, Schiff, and Blumenthal probe TRUMP token event tied to Mar-a-Lago access model. TRUMP token volatility spiked to $3.08 before a sharp drop,

Grayscale crypto ETF options are advancing through regulatory review, as the SEC evaluation of NYSE American’s proposal reflects a structured approach to expanding institutional access to digital asset derivatives. Key Takeaways: SEC review targets NYSE American proposal tied to Grayscale ETF with 76.02% bitcoin exposure. Regulators examine whether proposal meets investor protection and market integrity

Federal intervention is tightening control over U.S. prediction markets as courts back centralized oversight, escalating a clash between regulators and states over jurisdiction and enforcement boundaries. Key Takeaways: CFTC secured a restraining order blocking Arizona’s criminal case against regulated markets. Arizona relied on gambling statutes, a move CFTC argues conflicts with federal derivatives law. Selig

The United States is hosting the first direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations in years next Tuesday in Washington as President Donald Trump simultaneously draws a hard line against Iran over tanker tolls at the Strait of Hormuz, a combination that rattled global oil and commodity markets into Friday’s close. Key Takeaways: Israel and Lebanon meet at the

Iran’s reported crypto toll on Strait of Hormuz traffic signals a sharp escalation in digital assets’ role within state power and sanctions evasion efforts, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leveraging blockchain to monetize one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis sees Iran’s crypto toll as a breakthrough for state blockchain