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Judge Clears Path for Aave to Move $71M in ETH Linked to North Korea Hack as Legal Freeze Persists

May 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

A federal judge has allowed Aave to relocate $71 million in ETH that was frozen after a North Korean exploit, but a legal freeze remains attached, giving terrorism victims a continuing claim over the assets.

Senate Banking Committee’s Clarity Act Markup Brings Crypto Market Structure to the Moment

May 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14, a pivotal step that could reshape crypto market structure and regulatory oversight.

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Arbitrum Approves $71 Million ETH Release Despite U.S. Seizure Fight

May 8, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Arbitrum DAO approved the release of $71 million in frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, but governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days, even as U.S. authorities pursue asset seizure.

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Coinbax’s Consensus Miami Win Shows Compliance Is Now Core To Stablecoin Payments

May 7, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The $20,000 PitchFest win at Consensus Miami highlights rising demand for compliance layers that make onchain stablecoin payments viable for institutions.

Terror Victims Test Legal Theory That Could Redefine Aave Hack Ownership

May 6, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Attorneys for North Korea terror victims argue the Aave hack was fraud, not theft, in a legal maneuver that could upend DeFi liability and how stolen crypto is treated in U.S. courts.

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as ‘durable floor’ for crypto tax at Consensus Miami

May 5, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Rep. Steven Horsford proposes the PARITY Act as a durable tax floor for crypto, offering a bipartisan path forward as Senate negotiations on the broader CLARITY Act stall.

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Kraken Parent’s Bitnomial Acquisition Marks Aggressive Push Into Regulated Derivatives

May 4, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Kraken parent Payward’s $550M acquisition of Bitnomial secures a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack, signaling a shift toward institutional-grade compliance.

Paul Atkins Says SEC Has Ended Regulation By Enforcement — Crypto Now Needs The Law To Catch Up

May 2, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Paul Atkins says the SEC has moved away from regulation by enforcement, but crypto’s next test is whether Congress turns agency clarity into law.

Trump Turns Memecoin Holders Into Political Capital as TRUMP Gala and Crypto Lobbying Merge

April 26, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Trump’s memecoin gala at Mar-a-Lago was more than a token-holder event — it showed how crypto influence, regulation, and political access are starting to merge in plain sight.

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US Freezes $344 Million in Crypto Linked to Iran as Stablecoins Become a Sanctions Weapon

April 25, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The U.S. just froze $344 million in crypto tied to Iran. The bigger story is not the number — it is how stablecoins are becoming part of modern sanctions enforcement and geopolitical power.