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Bakkt Revenue Drops 77% in Q1 Amid Stablecoin Strategy Shift
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Bakkt Revenue Drops 77% in Q1 Amid Stablecoin Strategy Shift

Bakkt's Q1 revenue fell 77% as it pivots to stablecoin infrastructure, acquiring DTR and partnering with Zoth to target $1B in payment volumes.

Solana (SOL) Hits Record 167M Token Holders Amid Institutional Growth
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Solana (SOL) Hits Record 167M Token Holders Amid Institutional Growth

In April 2026, Solana (SOL) saw record adoption with 167M token-holder addresses, $2.5B in tokenized assets, and deepened institutional commitments.

Banks Push Senators to Limit Stablecoin Yield Ahead of Vote
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Banks Push Senators to Limit Stablecoin Yield Ahead of Vote

The ABA urges banks to lobby senators against stablecoin yield provisions before the May 14 Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.

Digital Asset Inflows Hit $857.9M, Bitcoin Tops $80K
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Digital Asset Inflows Hit $857.9M, Bitcoin Tops $80K

Digital asset fund inflows surged to $857.9M, with Bitcoin leading at $706.1M after stablecoin legislation clarity boosts market sentiment.

Sui (SUI) Jumps 50% on Staking Surge and Stablecoin Plans
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Sui (SUI) Jumps 50% on Staking Surge and Stablecoin Plans

Sui's native token (SUI) surged 50% after institutional staking and the announcement of zero-fee stablecoin transfers and private transaction features.

Senator Warren Presses Zuckerberg on Meta’s Stablecoin Plans
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Senator Warren Presses Zuckerberg on Meta’s Stablecoin Plans

Senator Warren demands clarity from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg on stablecoin plans amid US efforts to regulate digital assets.

Tether (USDT) Freezes $500M in 30 Days, Blacklists 370 Addresses
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Tether (USDT) Freezes $500M in 30 Days, Blacklists 370 Addresses

Tether froze $514M USDT across Ethereum and Tron in May 2026, highlighting its growing enforcement role. Learn why this matters for traders.

Polygon Slashes Block Time to 1.75 Seconds, Boosts TPS by 14%
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Polygon Slashes Block Time to 1.75 Seconds, Boosts TPS by 14%

Polygon (POL) reduces block time to 1.75 seconds, achieving 14% higher throughput and targeting stablecoin payments for institutional adoption.

UAE Stablecoin Issuers Launch AED-USD Settlement Rails
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UAE Stablecoin Issuers Launch AED-USD Settlement Rails

AE Coin and USDU partner to build regulated AED-USD stablecoin rails, advancing UAE's blockchain infrastructure for institutional settlements.

Bitwise: Stablecoin Adoption by Tech Giants Could Propel $4T Market
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Bitwise: Stablecoin Adoption by Tech Giants Could Propel $4T Market

Bitwise sees stablecoin market scaling to $4 trillion by 2030 if tech giants like Meta and DoorDash embrace adoption.

OKX Data Shows Crypto Cards Gaining Ground for Everyday Use in Europe
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OKX Data Shows Crypto Cards Gaining Ground for Everyday Use in Europe

OKX Card data reveals Europeans increasingly use crypto for groceries, dining, and daily expenses, signaling broader adoption of digital payments.

A16z Crypto Launches $2.2B Fund Targeting Stablecoins and Tokenization
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A16z Crypto Launches $2.2B Fund Targeting Stablecoins and Tokenization

Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2B for its fifth crypto fund, focusing on stablecoins, perpetual futures, and tokenized assets amid venture capital's ongoing interest in blockchain.

Ripple CEO Warns CLARITY Act Faces Deadline Amid Senate Delays
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Ripple CEO Warns CLARITY Act Faces Deadline Amid Senate Delays

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the CLARITY Act's fate hinges on Senate action within two weeks, as midterms loom.

Tennessee Bankers Association Partners With Stablecore for Crypto Solutions
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Tennessee Bankers Association Partners With Stablecore for Crypto Solutions

Tennessee's banking group selects Stablecore to provide crypto infrastructure, enabling stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and lending for 175 regional banks.

Circle Comments on OCC's GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
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Circle Comments on OCC's GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

Circle weighs in on the OCC's proposed GENIUS Act rules, pushing for strong U.S. standards to guide global stablecoin adoption.