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UAE-backed DDSC stablecoin processes $30M institutional transaction
May 22, 2026 7:00 am

UAE-backed DDSC stablecoin processes $30M institutional transaction

The transfer was executed on ADI Chain, a layer-2 blockchain designed for institutional payments, treasury operations and trade settlement.

Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research
May 22, 2026 6:56 am

Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research

TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon.

Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report
May 22, 2026 6:45 am

Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo.

XRP ETFs attract inflows amid wallet surge. bitcoin, ether funds struggle.
May 22, 2026 6:36 am
Fresh inflows into XRP-linked funds and a spike in newly created wallets suggest some traders may be rotating into the token while trimming exposure to crypto’s largest assets.
SEC's Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption
May 22, 2026 6:35 am

SEC's Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption

An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital markets.

Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts
May 22, 2026 5:46 am

Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts

Uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost.

Bitcoin trades near $77,700 as analysts eye $75,000 support after liquidation wave
May 22, 2026 5:38 am
Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun.
India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
May 22, 2026 5:14 am
Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next.
Accused attackers of Sandbox exec’s wife tried to flee via Uber
May 22, 2026 4:57 am

Accused attackers of Sandbox exec’s wife tried to flee via Uber

CertiK reported earlier this month that criminal wrench attack teams usually consist of three to five people and are often made up of amateurs, while the masterminds are outside the country.

US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill
May 22, 2026 4:02 am

US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill

Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.