Latam Insights Encore: I’m Convinced: Bukele Outsmarted the IMF, Even if We Don’t Know How
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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how President Nayib Bukele has continued to purchase bitcoin, complying with the IMF policies of non-bitcoin accumulation established in their credit facility deal. Latam Insights Encore: Bukele Outsmarted The IMF While […]

Florida takes strategic Bitcoin reserve bills off the table
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Two Florida crypto bills have been removed from the legislative process in the latest blow to American state-level strategic Bitcoin reserve ambitions.  Florida’s House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550 have been “indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration” on May 3, according to the Florida Senate.  Florida’s legislative session adjourned on May 2 without the […]

‘Quick-Money’ Nigerian Crypto Platform’s Withdrawal Plan Met With Suspicion
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The troubled Nigerian digital asset platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) recently announced new withdrawal options in an effort to restore investor confidence. Sources revealed that the company made this announcement after facing claims of collapse. Under the new rules, investors with up to $1,000 in the platform must pay a $100 fee to withdraw 50% […]

Tron says DAO X hack cost victims $45K, Curve Finance also hit
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A hacker who took over the Tron DAO X account is estimated to have made around $45,000 in improperly solicited funds, according to a spokesperson from Tron.  Speaking to Cointelegraph, the Tron public relations team confirmed that on May 2, the Tron DAO account posted a contract address and sent direct messages to solicit payments […]

New crypto bill draft seen to curb big crypto firm influence
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The new “Digital Asset Market Structure Discussion Draft” introduced by House Republicans on May 5 could work to reduce the dominance of large crypto firms and promote more participation in the broader market, according to an executive from Paradigm.  The discussion draft, led by the House agricultural and financial services committee chairs Glenn Thompson and […]

New crypto bill draft seen to curb big crypto firm influence
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The new “Digital Asset Market Structure Discussion Draft” introduced by House Republicans on May 5 could work to reduce the dominance of large crypto firms and promote more participation in the broader market, according to an executive from Paradigm.  The discussion draft, led by the House agricultural and financial services committee chairs Glenn Thompson and […]

Ripple Launches First-of-Its-Kind $25M RLUSD Fund to Support US Education
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Ripple unleashes a $25 million RLUSD initiative to uplift U.S. education, delivering digital asset-powered classroom support and driving transformative impact for students and educators nationwide. Ripple Pledges $25M in RLUSD to Support US Educators Ripple announced on May 5 a $25 million education initiative in collaboration with Donorschoose and Teach For America, pledging support for […]

Trump Declares Full Support for Crypto on National TV—‘Millions Want It’
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President Donald Trump’s electrifying endorsement of crypto signals a massive momentum shift, as he vows U.S. dominance in digital assets, blasting rivals and touting crypto’s unstoppable popularity. Trump: I Want Crypto Because Millions of People Want It U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong support for cryptocurrency during a May 4 interview on NBC’s Meet the […]

Samourai Wallet says feds hid advice that crypto mixer was in the clear
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Samourai Wallet’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors suppressed advice that the firm didn’t need a license before they charged executives at the crypto mixing service months later.  In a May 5 letter to a Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Samourai co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill said prosecutors disclosed that the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes […]

US Releases Draft Crypto Framework—‘Golden Age of Digital Assets Is Here’
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The U.S. has unveiled a sweeping draft crypto bill that redefines digital asset oversight, igniting momentum for regulatory clarity, investor protection, and global market leadership. New US Crypto Asset Bill Draft Drops: ‘We Made Historic Progress’ The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services released a statement on May 5, unveiling a draft bill proposing a […]

SEC Calls Wall Street Titans to DC for High-Stakes Crypto Roundtable
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The SEC is ramping up its crypto focus with a high-stakes roundtable on tokenization, bringing TradFi and DeFi leaders together to redefine asset movement onchain. SEC Roundtable Set to Ignite Capital Markets 2.0 With Tokenization Talks The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 5 that it has finalized the agenda and confirmed […]

Coinshares: Digital Asset Investments Record Staggering $5.5 Billion Inflow Over 3 Weeks
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Digital asset investment products saw a surge in momentum, with $2 billion in weekly inflows pushing the 3-week total to $5.5 billion. Bitcoin led the charge, while ethereum, XRP, and tezos also gained ground. Crypto Investment Products Record Best 3-Week Run Since February Investor appetite for digital assets is heating up again. According to the […]