Key Takeaways KDDI paid $65 million for a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V., with the deal closing in June 2026. Au Coincheck …
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Japan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC – Bitcoin News
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeKey Takeaways Metaplanet Inc. grew its bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC ($3.2 billion) by March 31, 2026, solidifying its status as the premier …
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Southeast Asia Blockchain Week 2026 Scheduled for May in Bangkok
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeThe third edition of Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) is scheduled to take place from May 18 to 24, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, …
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Schumer Says Democrats Want a Good Crypto Bill as CLARITY Act Enters Key Phase
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeKey Takeaways Schumer publicly backed crypto legislation, saying Democrats want “a good crypto bill” to pass in 2026. The GENIUS Act passed the …
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Kenya Narrows Crypto-Offshore Gambling Escape Valve in Finance Bill 2026
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeKey Takeaways Treasury CS John Mbadi submitted Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament on April 30, 2026 targeting KSh 120 billion. VASPs to file …
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Key Takeaways CFTC and SEC efforts aim to bring more consistency to overlapping financial market oversight. Growing market overlap has increased pressure for …
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Wisconsin Federal Judge Hands Tribes First IGRA Win Against Kalshi Sports Bets
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeKey Takeaways Judge Conley issued first federal IGRA ruling siding with tribe against Kalshi on May 11, 2026. Wisconsin ruling reverses November 2025 …
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PRESS RELEASE. Wadoozie ($WADZ), the ERC-20 meme coin built around a 48-state traveling character and an on-chain attention network, has completed its third …
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US Inflation Accelerates for Second Straight Month as Gas Costs Drive April CPI – Bitcoin News
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeKey Takeaways The BLS reported April 2026 headline CPI at 3.8% year-over-year, beating the 3.7% consensus estimate. Energy prices jumped 17.9% annually, driven …
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US Senate Drops 309-Page Crypto CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of May 14 Vote
by Amanda Leeby Amanda LeeSenate Banking Committee’s 309-page CLARITY Act draft targets a May 14 markup vote. The bill assigns SEC authority over new token sales and …