Trump Introduces Crypto to the Federal Reserve, Iran Plans to Raise $10 Billion in BTC for Transit Through Hormuz. Crypto Recap №146 Week 22, May 19 – 25, 2026
U.S. authorities are integrating crypto into the traditional financial framework. Trump's executive order required the Federal Reserve to open master accounts for crypto firms. The CFTC defended feder...
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Standard Chartered plans to integrate the cryptocurrency business Zodia Custody after acquiring the company.
The bank will buy out the custodial business from its subsidiary. Standard Chartered Ventures, together with Northern Trust, founded Zodia Custody in 2020, and the bank retains a controlling stake. Af...
In Minnesota, Banks and Credit Unions Allowed to Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services
Governor Tim Walz signed the corresponding law, which will come into effect on August 1, 2026. Institutions are required to submit information to the state's commerce commissioner 60 days before they...
Strategy acquired 4% of the available BTC and is repurchasing bonds for $1.5 billion.
The company will repurchase its zero-coupon convertible bonds, due in 2029, at a discounted price of $1.38 billion. The transaction will be completed on May 19 at a price of $0.92 per dollar. The sour...
Congress Urges Trump to Appoint New CFTC Commissioners
House Agriculture Committee leaders Glenn Thompson (R) and Angie Craig (D) have stated that the agency needs all five commissioners. They cited an increased workload due to expanded responsibilities i...
Ukrainian Woman Extradited to the US in $340 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
A 42-year-old Ukrainian national, Elena Oblamskaya, known by the alias "Lola Ferrari," has appeared before an American court in Portland. However, she has not admitted to any guilt. The court has deta...
The Bank of England is prepared to ease excessive stablecoin requirements amid industry pressure
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, acknowledged the need to revisit the limits. Previously, the regulator promoted a cap on stablecoin holdings of £20,000 for individuals and £10 mill...
Donald Trump and His Family Purchased Shares in Coinbase, Strategy, and MARA Holdings
In their Q1 2026 financial disclosure, the Trumps made nine purchases of Coinbase (a cryptocurrency exchange). The largest purchase occurred on February 10, amounting to up to $250,000. The family als...
Hana Bank is purchasing a stake in the parent company of the Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit for $670 million.
On June 15, the banking giant will acquire 2.3 million shares of Dunamu (6.6%), becoming the fourth-largest shareholder of the company. The deal will be one of the largest investments in a local digit...
Over 100 amendments on stablecoins, ethics, and DeFi have been introduced to the Clarity Act.
The head of the American Bankers Association, Rob Nichols, urged banks to work with senators to revise the bill due to the extensive powers regarding stablecoin yields. Democrat Jack Reed proposed abo...
Weekly Recaps
In-depth analysis Trump Introduces Crypto to the Federal Reserve, Iran Plans to Raise $10 Billion in BTC for Transit Through Hormuz. Crypto Recap №146 Week 22, May 19 – 25, 2026
U.S. authorities are integrating crypto into the traditional financial framework. Trump's executive order required the Federal Reserve to open master accounts for crypto firms. The CFTC defended feder...
Cryptocurrency is Being Written into U.S. Law — While the President’s Family Trades Coinbase and Only One Commissioner Remains at the CFTC. Crypto Recap No. 145 Week 21, May 12 – 18, 2026
The week distilled the crypto market to a single process — the U.S. government apparatus is integrating the sector into formal law. A Senate bill on market structure is moving forward with a hundred a...
Crypto Shifts to Infrastructure — Strategy Abandons Ideology, Wall Street Prepares Lawsuit. Crypto Recap №144
Week 20, May 5 – 11, 2026 This week marked the shift of cryptocurrencies into institutional payment and settlement systems. AWS integrated micropayments in USDC through the Coinbase x402 protocol for...
DeFi Covers Its $305 Million Gap — New York Court Turns Rescue into Sanctions Front Against North Korea. Crypto Recap No. 143
Week 19, April 28 – May 4, 2026 The week saw two mature processes and one new controversy. Regulators in the EU, UK, US, and Brazil are rewriting the framework for stablecoins and tokenized assets. Pr...
**DeFi Repairs $200 Million Hole Itself, Governments Simultaneously Open Sanction Floodgates and Mining Offshore: Crypto Recap #142**
**Week 18, April 20 – 27** The week marked a transition from shock to adaptation. Mantle, Lido, and Kulichov's personal fund gathered $87 million to cover Aave's deficit after the Kelp DAO hack, while...
While Lazarus zeros out DeFi by $13.8 billion, regulators, exchanges, and governments build crypto infrastructure. Crypto Recap #141 Week 17, April 13 – 20
The week unfolded with four simultaneous vectors. The Lazarus group hacked Kelp DAO for $293 million, causing the largest quarterly collapse of DeFi TVL by 14%, losing $13.8 billion. Meanwhile, Japan,...
Crypto is becoming infrastructure—simultaneously for American AML, Korean exchanges, and Iranian tankers. Crypto Recap No. 140 Week 15, April 7–13
The week highlighted that the crypto market is moving concurrently on four parallel trajectories. The American GENIUS finally received operational rules—stablecoins are transforming into banking infra...
Crypto Quietly Becomes Financial Infrastructure — While North Korea Withdraws $280 Million. Crypto Recap No. 139 Week 14, March 31 – April 6
The week highlighted two parallel processes: institutional and regulatory infrastructure is strengthening, while security threats and political activity in the crypto industry are intensifying. Strate...
Regulatory Architecture of the Crypto Industry Is Forming Faster Than the Market Can Reassess It
The week was marked by increased institutional pressure on the crypto market. Strategy announced plans to raise $44.1 billion, the SEC submitted digital asset classification rules, and the White House completed its review of crypto access to 401(k) plans.
The Crypto Market Is Becoming More Integrated Into the System While Global Finance Is in Turmoil
The most notable shift of the week is the accelerated institutionalization of crypto infrastructure through payments, trading, and market architecture.
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