Industry News

  • France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate01 May 2026 07:30France Drops Self-Custody ReportingThe article that established the duty for taxpayers to disclose the value and characteristics of their crypto funds held in self-custody was dropped during the last stages of the upcoming Fraud Law discussion. The law will now proceed without this measure. Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody […]
  • Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia01 May 2026 06:30Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in ColombiaPorvenir, the largest Colombian pension fund manager, opened the doors to cryptocurrency to its users by launching a new crypto investment portfolio option. “ Crypto Porvenir” allows exposure to crypto assets starting from 100,000 Colombian pesos, leveraging BlackRock’s IBIT ETF to simplify management and minimize costs. Key Takeaways: Porvenir launched a crypto portfolio using Blackrock’s […]
  • Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody01 May 2026 05:30Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto CustodySilence Laboratories has launched a quantum-safe custody vault designed to protect digital assets from future cryptographic threats. The system combines post-quantum signatures with multi-party computation to help institutions transition without overhauling existing infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Silence Laboratories launched a quantum-safe vault using NIST’s 2024 ML-DSA standard. Bitgo and Infosys join early tests, signaling rising institutional […]
  • Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet01 May 2026 04:30Tether Leads $14m Series A for Argentine WalletBelo, an Argentine cryptocurrency wallet and crypto services provider, has raised $14 million in a round led by Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer. Belo’s CEO, Manuel Beaudroit, stated that this round will help fund the platform’s expansion into other key Latam markets. Key Takeaways: Tether led a $14M Series A funding round for Argentine […]
  • 28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup01 May 2026 03:3028,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act MarkupStand With Crypto delivered a 28,000-signature petition to Washington, pressing the Senate Banking Committee to mark up the CLARITY Act. The campaign frames crypto regulation as a voter demand from organized digital asset owners. Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave users, […]
  • Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal01 May 2026 02:30Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody DealRipple Custody will support Kbank’s digital asset wallet expansion in Korea’s regulated banking sector. The deal gives Korea’s first internet-only bank managed infrastructure for custody, asset control, and cross-border payment capabilities. Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. […]
  • XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks01 May 2026 01:30XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access TalksEvernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could […]
  • Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression01 May 2026 00:30Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into DepressionRobert Kiyosaki says a 2026-27 market crash could reward prepared investors willing to buy discounted assets. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited past downturns where he profited, including crashes in 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022. His latest message urged followers to prepare capital before volatility rises and focus on opportunity rather than […]
  • Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises30 Apr 2026 23:30Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand RisesRipple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions. Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand Middle East and Africa operations. Regional demand is rising for […]
  • Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket30 Apr 2026 22:50Congress Slams SEC’s Crypto Retreat — Oversight Concerns Raised by House DemocratsA group of congressional Democrats sent the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a letter on Thursday demanding the agency issue rules banning event contracts on elections, war, military actions, sports, and government actions without an economic hedging interest. The letter was filed on the final day of the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking comment […]