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AARP Backs CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Banking Markup
Key Takeaways AARP supported Section 205 because cryptocurrency kiosks are linked to fraud against older Americans. Losses cited by the group exceeded $389 million across
Casper Network Plans Quantum-Safe Keys in 2027 to Protect Tokenized Assets
Key Takeaways Casper Association launched its Manifest on May 12 to scale the $16 trillion real-world asset market. The roadmap integrates EVM compatibility and ERC-3643
Bet-at-Home Q1 Revenue Falls 16% After Choosing Tax Pass-Through Path Rivals Refused
Key Takeaways Bet-at-Home Q1 2026 GGR fell 16.1% to €11.34m after Austria tax pass-through started June 2025. Sportsbook volume dropped €22m as competitors absorbed Austria’s
NBI Arrests 15 Individuals in Mandaluyong Crypto Investment Scam
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 15 individuals during a May 9 operation in Mandaluyong City for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment
ADI Foundation and Settlemint Launch ADGM Tokenization Rail for $30.9B RWAs
ADI Foundation and Settlemint launched a digital securities hub under ADGM’s 2026 regulatory framework. BCG projects digital assets will grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033
[Op-Ed] Paul Soliman: x402: The Internet’s Missing Native Payment Layer
The internet was built to move information instantly. It was never built to move money. For decades, developers leaned on external gateways, API keys, subscription
Experts Say Zk Proofs Give DePINs an Edge as AI Trust Demands Rise
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs cites a $7.6 trillion spend by 2031, depending on whether chips last more than 3 years. StealthEX and Cysic experts warn
Base Philippines Reports 15,000+ Builder Pipeline and 50-City Reach Prior to Restructuring
Base Philippines reported establishing a builder pipeline of over 15,200 individuals and expanding its presence to 50 cities and municipalities during its first year of
Ripple Supports CLARITY Act—Garlinghouse Says ‘This Is the Moment’
Key Takeaways Ripple executives backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act before a Banking Committee markup. Supporters say the bill could strengthen consumer protections and digital asset
Coinbase Validators Hit 99.98% Uptime With 4.5M ETH Staked Across 5 Countries
Key Takeaways Coinbase validators held 4.5M ETH staked at 99.98% uptime in Q1 2026, outperforming the network average. Coinbase operates across 5 countries and 2