Month: May 2026

Base Azul is live on mainnet. The upgrade gives Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 a new proof system and Base-native clients. Summary Base Azul brings TEE and ZK proofs to reduce…

Roughly 5 million ZEC out of 16.7 million circulating now sits in shielded addresses, up from 8 percent in early 2024.  Summary Zcash shielded supply has climbed to 30% from…

A majority of European crypto users are still using unlicensed exchanges weeks before the EU’s MiCA transition period comes to an end, according to an analysis published by OKX Europe.…

Crypto markets found support on Friday after reports suggested the United States and Iran were close to extending their ceasefire and reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Summary…

South Korea’s Digital Asset Exchange Alliance has introduced a new API key standard for local crypto exchanges. The move targets improper API key sharing and possible market abuse. Summary DAXA…

SpaceX-linked pre-IPO perpetuals on Hyperliquid came under pressure after the SPACEX-USDH contract crashed by about 45% in 30 minutes.  Summary SpaceX-USDH plunged 45% in 30 minutes, helping trigger liquidations that…

Jeffrey Sprecher, chief executive officer of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has said the company wants equal regulatory treatment as it evaluates opportunities in the fast-growing market for onchain perpetual futures. Summary…

OKX Ventures has agreed to acquire a 19.6% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone through an 80 billion won ($53 million) investment, expanding the global exchange group’s presence in…

Argentina has proposed a bill that would block banks, payment firms, and crypto providers from serving illegal online gambling sites. Summary Argentina’s bill would block banks, payment firms, and crypto…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reaffirmed that the Trump administration will not support a CBDC while urging lawmakers to advance legislation designed to bring digital asset activity under a…