Regulation

Bitcoin symbol integrated into the US banking system, representing growing adoption of Bitcoin by American financial institutions.

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.

Illustration depicting a DeFi liquidity crisis involving Euler Finance and Telos blockchain connections.

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.

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.

Illustration showing Binance exchange visuals with market data overlays, representing projected crypto listings and market analysis for 2025.

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.

Stablecoin-focused crypto illustration showing digital dollar symbols and blockchain network, representing expectations of a stablecoin supercycle.

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.

Digital custody illustration with a secure lock, representing SEC-focused discussions around crypto custody and asset protection.

CFTC Seals NHL Prediction Market Deal, Tightening the Regulatory Net Around Crypto Event Contracts

May 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The CFTC struck a deal with the NHL on prediction market safeguards, signaling tighter oversight for crypto-based event contracts and platforms like Polymarket.

Hong Kong’s First Officially Approved Stablecoin Completes Ethereum Testing — What It Signals for Asia’s Digital Dollar Race

May 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Hong Kong’s first officially approved stablecoin has completed Ethereum testing, signaling that the city’s licensing regime is moving from policy to live infrastructure, with broader implications for Asia’s digital dollar race.