Key Takeaways Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $56 billion unsolicited bid to acquire Ebay was formally rejected on May 12, 2026. Ebay shares remained stagnant while Gamestop stock fell 4% following concerns over the $20 billion debt plan. The Ebay board will focus on its 136 million users, while Gamestop may consider a future proxy fight …
Monthly archives: May 2026
SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) Project Launch: Real Assets Meet Digital Utility
May 12th, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland The fintech project SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) was launched by the global Scandic Finance Group (SFG). In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Nachrichten, Uwe Sellmer, a specialist in the financial sector, explained how the SNC token differs from speculative cryptocurrencies: it will serve as a regulated payment, access …
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Bitcoin Suisse Expands With Digital Asset License and Investment Business Act Registration Approval in Bermuda
May 12, 2026 – Zug, Switzerland Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd., an affiliate of the Bitcoin Suisse Group, has received a Class F license under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act and Class B registration approval under the Investment Business Act from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, authorizing regulated digital asset management and investment advisory services for professional …
DTCC to use Chainlink to power 24/7 collateral management network
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will integrate Chainlink infrastructure into its collateral management platform ahead of a planned fourth-quarter 2026 launch as it aims to support near real-time movement, valuation and settlement of tokenized collateral across financial markets and blockchains. DTCC said its Collateral AppChain platform is designed to serve as shared infrastructure …
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WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 returns: the world’s most exclusive gathering for digital assets & AI
Monaco, May 12, 2026 — Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, WAIB Summit Monaco proudly announces its return on June 9–10, 2026, at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, located in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Casino Square. Recognized as one of the world’s most exclusive summits for Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Assets, WAIB Summit …
Latest version of crypto market structure bill raises eyebrows ahead of Senate markup
The recently released text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee is raising some eyebrows among experts before a scheduled Thursday markup for provisions on housing and the lack of ethics language. On Monday, three Republican lawmakers unveiled the text of the bill lawmakers will use to consider …
XRP traders say bullishness ‘growing’ as ETFs log largest inflow since January
XRP (XRP) price is down 3.2% in the past 24 hours and 6% below its recent high of $1.50 to trade at $1.42 on Tuesday. Despite this pullback, analysts say XRP is still positioned for further gains backed by several market and technical factors. Key takeaways: Spot XRP ETFs logged $25.8 million in inflows on …
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Ethereum Introduces ERC-7730 Standard to Combat Blind Signing Threats
Key Takeaways Ethereum Foundation introduces ERC-7730 standard for transparent wallet transaction approvals New protocol addresses dangerous blind signing practices that enable crypto theft Clear Signing registry provides human-readable transaction information to wallet users Initiative responds to major security breaches involving unclear transaction approvals ERC-7730 establishes unified framework for secure transaction confirmation processes The Ethereum Foundation …
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Banking Africa: Cantor8 Moves Deeper Into Africa’s Mobile Money Sector via Yiksi Limited
May 12th, 2026 – Zug, Switzerland class=”ql-align-center”>As part of a broader initiative to expand access to essential banking infrastructure across Africa, Cantor8 has revealed plans to bring leading mobile money systems such as M-PESA and EVC Plus onchain via Yiksi Limited. Cantor8 has secured exclusive MOUs with Yiksi Limited, outlining plans to bring leading mobile …
Enterprise Ethereum Finally Has a Privacy Playbook
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has published the first edition of its Privacy Working Group report: State of Privacy on Ethereum for Enterprise. This is the result of three months of cross-institutional collaboration between seven EEA member organizations, and it represents a milestone for enterprise blockchain adoption. The Problem We Set Out to Solve Ask any …
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Senate Republicans Rebut CLARITY Act Criticism Before Markup
Key Takeaways Senate Republicans rejected claims that the CLARITY Act would weaken investor protections. The bill would clarify SEC and CFTC authority while adding disclosure and anti-evasion rules. Republicans said the proposal addresses sanctions, money laundering, DeFi risks and foreign illicit finance concerns. Republicans Answer Claims on Securities Law and Illicit Finance Senate Banking Committee …
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‘Warren Buffet Indicator’ Hits All-Time High as Stock Market Reaches Record Levels
Key Takeaways Buffett’s gauge hit 232% on May 11 as S&P 500 and Nasdaq records deepened valuation fears. Warren Buffett’s metric signaled stocks may be outrunning GDP, fueling AI bubble debate on Wall Street. Geiger Capital says markets changed fast; next, investors will test if earnings can justify 2026 highs. Market Cap-to-GDP Gauge Surges as …
Michael Saylor Says CLARITY Act Could Unlock BTC, MSTR, and STRC Markets
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor tied the CLARITY Act to Strategy’s bitcoin financing and BTC market expansion strategy. Clearer regulation could reduce institutional friction surrounding bitcoin custody, collateral, and digital asset exposure. Regulated digital yield markets may strengthen future demand for STRC, MSTR, and bitcoin-linked securities. CLARITY Act Could Reprice Strategy’s Bitcoin Capital Model Strategy (Nasdaq: …
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Kraken Parent Teams With Franklin Templeton to Bring Managed Funds Onchain
Key Takeaways Payward and Franklin Templeton partnered on May 12, 2026, to build tokenized yield and equity products onchain. Kraken’s xStocks framework, with $30B+ in volume, will host Franklin Templeton actively managed strategies. BENJI token integration into Kraken expands institutional collateral and yield options for onchain capital. Payward Joins Franklin Templeton to Expand Real-World Asset …
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Chainlink Lands DTCC Deal to Automate Collateral Workflows Across Global Blockchains
Key Takeaways DTCC will integrate Chainlink’s Runtime Environment into its Collateral Appchain, targeting a Q4 2026 production launch. The platform automates collateral workflows for a firm that processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions in 2025. Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov says collateral management is the blockchain sector’s key application for traditional finance (TradFi). DTCC Picks Chainlink …