Federal Reserve Proposes Limited Master Accounts as Crypto Firms Gain Direct Access to Central Bank Payment Rails
The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued a revised proposal to create limited master accounts — dubbed “skinny accounts” — that would grant cryptocurrency firms and other non-bank financial institutions direct access to central bank payment infrastructure. The move builds on a framework first pitched by Fed Governor Chris Waller in October 2025 and follows Kraken’s […]
Coinbase Becomes USDC Treasury Deployer on Hyperliquid as Stablecoin Supply Share Battle Intensifies
Coinbase has assumed the role of official USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid under the Aligned Quote Asset framework, as Bankless analysis highlights that USDC supply share remains largely unchanged despite regulatory momentum.
Bitcoin Reverses From 200-Day Moving Average as CryptoQuant Bull Score Falls to Extreme Bearish Territory
Bitcoin has failed to sustain above its 200-day moving average near 82,400 dollars, with CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index dropping to 20 and Glassnode warning that the recent rally may represent a local top within the ongoing bear market.
HYPE Token Climbs Within Two Percent of All-Time High as Short Liquidations Exceed 36 Million Dollars
Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token has surged past 58 dollars, placing it within approximately two percent of its all-time high of 59.30 dollars set in September 2025, according to CoinGecko data. The rally has been fueled by aggressive short liquidations, rising institutional interest through newly launched exchange-traded funds, and growing recognition of Hyperliquid as a revenue-generating […]
Shift4 Adds USDT Payment Acceptance Through Lydian Partnership as Stablecoin Checkout Infrastructure Expands
Shift4 Payments has partnered with Lydian, backed by Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald, to add USDT acceptance to its Pay with Crypto checkout solution across more than 200,000 merchants with automatic local currency settlement.
Bank of England Prepares Draft Stablecoin Rules as Digital Securities Sandbox Expands to 16 Firms
The Bank of England is preparing to publish draft rules for systemic sterling stablecoins next month, Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden announced at City Week 2026 in London, outlining a regulatory framework that would allow regulated digital money, tokenized deposits, and a potential digital pound to operate alongside existing payment infrastructure. The initiative positions the UK […]
Morgan Stanley Amends Solana ETF Filing With Full Staking and Custody Framework
Morgan Stanley filed an amended registration statement on May 20 for its proposed Solana Trust, adding detailed staking provisions, dual-custodian arrangements, and operational parameters that advance the product toward potential launch on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSOL. The updated filing represents the most comprehensive Solana ETF structure submitted to date by a major Wall […]
Trump Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Open Banking System Access for Crypto and Fintech Firms
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 19 titled “Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks,” directing the Federal Reserve and multiple financial regulators to evaluate expanding banking system access for cryptocurrency and fintech companies within 90 days. The order follows Kraken’s March 2026 milestone as the first US cryptocurrency firm to obtain […]
SpaceX IPO Filing Discloses 18,712 Bitcoin Holdings as Corporate Treasury Adoption Enters Public Markets
SpaceX has disclosed holding 18,712 Bitcoin valued at 1.29 billion dollars in its S-1 filing with the SEC, as the company prepares for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker SPCX at a target valuation of 1.75 trillion dollars.
Ethereum Foundation Faces Eight Senior Departures in 2026 as Community Debates Organizational Restructuring
Eight senior researchers have left the Ethereum Foundation in 2026, with community members offering contrasting views on whether the exits signal institutional decline or deliberate decentralization.
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Accelerate as Crypto Industry Faces Record Hack Losses in 2026
Verizon’s 2026 DBIR finds vulnerability exploitation now leads 31% of breaches as AI compresses attack timelines, while crypto industry losses reach $771 million year-to-date across 47 hacks.
Bitcoin Holds Above 77,000 Dollars Despite Two Billion in Weekly ETF Outflows as Derivatives Signal Cautious Recovery
Bitcoin holds above 77,000 dollars despite two billion in weekly spot ETF outflows as derivatives data and stablecoin metrics point to a cautious market recovery.