SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory Priorities

[ad_1] Key Takeaways The SEC put digital asset regulation at the forefront of its new policy agenda.The regulator views clearer crypto rules as part of a broader effort to support innovation and... Read more »

South Africa Rules out Foreign Stablecoins as Payment Tools to Curb Dollarization

[ad_1] Key Takeaways On June 2, 2026, the SARB and FSCA declared that crypto assets and stablecoins are not legal tender.Wider adoption of crypto could risk NPS disruption and system stability, per... Read more »

Solo Home Miner Wins $232K Bitcoin Block With a $300 Machine at 149 Million-to-1 Odds

[ad_1] Key Takeaways A solo home miner using a Canaan Avalon Nano 3S at 6.68 TH/s won Bitcoin block 951771 on May 30, 2026, at 4:27:23 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).The block reward... Read more »

US Senator Warns Clarity Act Delay Could Push Crypto Rules to 2030

[ad_1] Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Lummis warned that failure to act now could delay comprehensive crypto legislation until 2030.Bankruptcy protections remain a central concern for customers holding assets on exchanges.China’s regulatory progress... Read more »

Central Bank Demands Strict Independent Audits for VASPs

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Central Bank of Brazil issued Instruction 739, forcing VASPs to get independent audits to secure licenses.Audits must ensure that each VASP is prepared to combat and prevent crypto-linked crime.Following... Read more »

Stake DAO Freezes Arbitrum vsdCRV Markets After Attacker Mints 5.4T Synthetic Tokens

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Stake DAO suffered an infinite-mint exploit on Arbitrum on May 27 which reportedly saw the attacker drain $91,000 in digital assets.The breach fuels a viral debate over DeFi security... Read more »

CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Historic CFTC approval opens the door for regulated bitcoin perpetual trading.Offshore-dominated crypto derivatives markets now have a U.S. regulatory pathway.Additional products could follow as exchanges test the CFTC’s review... Read more »

Certik Unveils ‘Anti-Virus for AI Agents’ as Skill Marketplaces Face Hidden Threats

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Certik launched a security platform to provide an “anti-virus” layer for agent ecosystems.Sector audits reveal high risks, but CertiK aims to protect marketplaces with 90.5% scanning precision.Finchip.ai is among... Read more »

CFTC Moves to Drop Gemini Restrictions in Case It Says Shouldn’t Exist

[ad_1] Key Takeaways The CFTC said the Gemini enforcement case would not meet current filing standards.The agency cited disputed evidence, whistleblower credibility concerns, and litigation conduct issues during review.Federal agencies are increasingly... Read more »

The Future of Bitcoin Mining Is Bigger Than Bitcoin

[ad_1] This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus.... Read more »