A vulnerability in MAP Protocol’s Butter Bridge allowed attackers to mint 1 quadrillion MAPO tokens. The incident led to a near 30% price drop and liquidity losses.
Stablecoins anchor crypto payments, while collateral-based lending gains attention. Mortgages require stronger custody, valuation, and risk standards.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will recognize qualifying foreign stablecoins as regulated payment instruments from June 1, 2026. In the US, the Senate Banking Committee has advanced the CLARITY Act.
BeInCrypto has published a long list of 10 jurisdiction-level crypto regulatory frameworks for 2026. The selection spans stablecoin laws, VASP regimes, and comprehensive crypto regulations.
The US Treasury sanctioned more than 50 Iran-linked entities and vessels, targeting shadow banking networks, oil shipments, and cryptocurrency flows.
Echo Protocol suspended cross-chain transfers after an exploit on Monad involving 1,000 eBTC. The case marks the 14th reported crypto hack in May.
Galaxy Digital has obtained a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License in New York. The approval allows it to serve institutional clients directly in the state.
Mark Cuban has proposed introducing a federal tax on AI tokens. He compared critics of the idea to early opponents of cryptocurrency regulation.
Stablecoin regulation and institutional participation dominated discussions at Consensus 2026. Industry leaders also addressed AI-driven payments and ongoing market volatility.
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a state-backed maritime insurance platform settled in Bitcoin for cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials project more than $10 billion in annual revenue.