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Alleged Dream Market Admin’s Crypto-to-Gold Laundering Case Exposes New Regulatory Front

May 17, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The DOJ charged an alleged Dream Market admin with laundering crypto into physical gold bars, exposing the tightening surveillance net and the emerging regulatory collision between digital assets and precious metals.

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Russian Stablecoin A7A5 Claims It Can Thrive Even If Sanctions Are Lifted

May 17, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Russia-linked stablecoin A7A5 says it can outlast sanctions by focusing on trade settlement, yield, and regional crypto infrastructure, raising questions about the future of geopolitical stablecoins.

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Over 20% of Trump Administration Officials Hold Crypto — What That Means for Policy and Markets

May 17, 2026 Paulo Mendes

A Washington Post probe finds over 20% of Trump officials hold crypto, exposing deep political ties and conflict-of-interest risks as regulatory decisions loom.

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CME and ICE Push U.S. Regulators to Crack Down on Hyperliquid Over Oil Market Risks

May 15, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CME and ICE are urging U.S. regulators to crack down on Hyperliquid over oil market risks, escalating the battle between traditional exchanges and decentralized trading platforms.

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Binance Research: Illicit Transactions Remain Below 1% of All On-Chain Crypto Activity

May 15, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Binance Research data shows illicit on-chain transactions make up less than 1% of total volume, undermining narratives that crypto is primarily used for crime.

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Clarity Act Advances Through Senate Banking Committee, Moves to Full Senate Vote

May 14, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The CLARITY Act has passed the Senate Banking Committee, moving to a full Senate vote and bringing clearer crypto regulatory lines between the SEC and CFTC closer to law.

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HashKey Exchange’s New License Tightens Hong Kong’s Grip on Institutional Crypto

May 14, 2026 Paulo Mendes

HashKey Holdings (3887.HK) announced a new SFC license for its virtual asset exchange, deepening Hong Kong’s role as a regulated crypto hub amid China’s crackdown.

Anchorage’s Stablecoin Exit Sends a Clear Signal: Neutrality Now Defines Institutional Crypto Custody

May 11, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Anchorage is stepping back from the stablecoin consortium backed by Robinhood and Kraken, signaling a strategic shift toward custodial neutrality amid tightening regulation and intensifying stablecoin competition.

Banking Lobby Turns Up the Heat on Stablecoin Yield Ahead of Senate Vote

May 11, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Banking trade groups are pushing lawmakers to cap stablecoin yields in the Clarity Act, warning that uncapped interest could trigger massive deposit flight from traditional banks.

Clarity Act Markup Date Signals Market Structure Progress as Yield Compromise Takes Shape

May 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The Senate Banking Committee has set a markup date for the Clarity Act, signaling a renewed market structure push as crypto firms back a stablecoin yield compromise.