- Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires01 May 2026 10:30
The Central Bank of Kenya is reportedly actively recruiting for its first-ever dedicated virtual asset service provider supervision team. Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment signals that the CBK aims to professionalize and stabilize Kenya’s growing crypto market. A 13-member committee […] - Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak01 May 2026 09:30
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has deposited another 500 BTC, worth $38.24 million, to institutional custodian NYDIG, extending one of the most consistent miner-selling patterns of 2026. Key Takeaways: Riot deposited 500 BTC worth $38.24M to NYDIG, extending its sustained 2026 sell streak. The move adds persistent supply pressure from one of the largest publicly listed […] - US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin01 May 2026 08:30
The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $38.9 trillion, eclipsing 100% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since the end of World War II. This historic fiscal threshold offers a real-world validation for bitcoin’s 21 million fixed supply. Key Takeaways: U.S. national debt topped 100% of GDP for the first […] - France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate01 May 2026 07:30
The 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 06:30
Porvenir, 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 05:30
Silence 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 04:30
Belo, 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 03:30
Stand 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 02:30
Ripple 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 01:30
Evernorth 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 […]