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Bank of England rethinks strict stablecoin rules as US banks prepare for tokenization boom

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

The Bank of England is reconsidering key aspects of its proposed regulatory framework for pound sterling stablecoins after industry feedback warned that ownership caps and reserve requirements could hinder adoption. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told the Financial Times that the central bank is exploring alternatives to temporary holding limits and reassessing whether its demand that […]

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Strategy’s Bitcoin Engine Faces $28B STRC Ceiling, Delphi Digital Warns

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is approaching a significant constraint on one of its primary capital-raising tools. The company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, known as STRC, has an authorized issuance cap of approximately $28.3 billion, and analysts at Delphi Digital warn that reaching this limit could slow or halt […]

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Tether-backed Oobit expands crypto payments platform into Colombia

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Tether-backed crypto payments company Oobit has launched its non-custodial payments platform in Colombia, marking its ninth live market in Latin America. The expansion follows recent entries into Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and signals growing demand for digital asset spending on everyday purchases across the region. Real-world crypto spending gains traction Oobit’s platform allows users to […]

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Bitcoin ETFs bleed $635M as BTC slips under $80K, largest outflow since January

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest daily outflow since late January on Wednesday, as Bitcoin struggled to hold the $80,000 level following a sharp rebound from April lows. Data from SoSoValue shows Bitcoin funds posted $635.2 million in net redemptions, extending the previous session’s $233.3 million outflow and pushing weekly losses to $841.2 […]

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Polymarket monthly volume drops for first time since August as Kalshi surges; Metaplanet posts $728M Bitcoin loss

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Prediction market Polymarket recorded its first monthly trading volume decline since August in April, as rival Kalshi gained ground. Meanwhile, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet reported strong operating income but a substantial net loss tied to Bitcoin price declines, and US senators filed over 100 amendments to a key crypto market structure bill ahead of a Thursday markup. […]

Trading dashboard showing Polymarket volume decline in April 2026

Polymarket monthly volume posts first decline since August as Kalshi gains ground

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Polymarket, the leading crypto-based prediction market platform, recorded its first monthly trading volume decline since August 2025 in April, as competition from rival Kalshi intensified and U.S. regulatory scrutiny of the sector deepened. Data from Dune Analytics shows Polymarket and its U.S.-focused app generated approximately $10.2 billion in volume during April, an 8.9% drop from […]

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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve in party-line vote

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

The United States Senate voted largely along party lines on Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, placing a crypto-friendly former governor at the helm of the nation’s central bank. The 54-45 vote, with Democratic Senator John Fetterman crossing party lines to join Republicans, approved President Donald Trump’s nominee […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong throws weight behind CLARITY Act ahead of Senate markup

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly endorsed the latest version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) just days before the U.S. Senate is scheduled to mark up the crypto market structure bill on Thursday. Armstrong described the bill as being in its strongest and most bipartisan position yet, following months of negotiations between […]

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Polymarket monthly volume drops for first time since August as Kalshi gains ground

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Polymarket’s monthly trading volume fell by approximately 8.9% in April, marking the first month-over-month decline since August 2025, as rival platform Kalshi captured a larger share of the rapidly expanding prediction market sector. Data from Dune Analytics shows Polymarket and its US-focused application generated just over $10.2 billion in volume last month, down from more […]

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Whale shorts $70M in crypto and tech: Should Bitcoin traders worry?

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

A prominent Hyperliquid whale, known for a profitable trading history, has opened a $70 million short position against a basket of cryptocurrencies and technology stocks. The move, which includes a $12.5 million short on Bitcoin, has prompted some traders to question whether the recent rally is losing steam. However, a closer examination of the whale’s […]