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Jamie Dimon: Banks Will Oppose the Current Version of the CLARITY Act, Criticizes Brian Armstrong

May 29, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Jamie Dimon says banks will oppose the current version of the CLARITY Act, criticizing Brian Armstrong’s approach. The clash signals a deeper fight over crypto’s integration with traditional finance.

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CFTC Approves First U.S. Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Contract — A Watershed for Institutional Crypto Derivatives

May 29, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The CFTC has approved the first U.S. regulated Bitcoin perpetual contract, signaling a shift toward legitimizing crypto derivatives and opening doors for institutional participation.

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Sui Network Halts Block Production for Nearly an Hour, Exposing Layer 1 Reliability Risks

May 28, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The Sui blockchain experienced almost an hour-long outage, freezing all transactions and raising serious questions about network reliability for institutional adoption.

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A Complete Retrospective on Hong Kong’s Largest Crypto Collapse: Multiple JPEX Members Now on Red Notice

May 28, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Hong Kong’s JPEX scandal becomes its largest crypto fraud case with 80 arrests, 2,700 victims, and Red Notices for masterminds. SFC faces scrutiny as new rules reshape the city’s crypto gateway.

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Vitalik Buterin Says Real AI Must Run Across Hardware, Not Just in the Cloud

May 28, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Vitalik Buterin updated his view on AI, arguing that genuine ‘CROPS AI’ must run across diverse hardware and not be confined to centralized data centers.

Crypto Cash Backs Potential New Allies in Congress as PACs Drop Bipartisan Approach

May 27, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Crypto industry PACs are abandoning bipartisanship as they back new Republican allies in Congress, reflecting a strategic shift after regulatory wins in Texas.

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Cash App Begins USDC Payments Rollout, Expanding Stablecoin Reach for Millions

May 27, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Block’s Cash App begins phased rollout of USDC payments, bringing stablecoin transactions to millions of users and embedding crypto deeper into mobile finance.

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Binance Eyes Philippines Comeback Through SEC Sandbox Partner

May 26, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Binance is planning a comeback to the Philippines by partnering with a local firm to operate within the SEC sandbox, marking a shift from bans to structured compliance.

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Scammers Steal at Least $400K Through Fake Uniswap Google Ads

May 26, 2026 Paulo Mendes

At least $400,000 was lost after scammers impersonated Uniswap through Google Ads, exploiting the gap between user trust and browser safety defaults.

Circle CEO: GENIUS Act Forces Stablecoins to Rethink Yield, Rewards Model Emerges

May 26, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Circle CEO says the GENIUS Act bans direct stablecoin yield, forcing a shift to loyalty-style rewards. The change could redraw competition, create new regulatory gray zones, and accelerate stablecoins as payment rails rather than investment products.