Jason Scott

Bitcoin

DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing

Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over 50 firms across banking, custody,

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Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers

Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and other standard

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WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz

Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s Project Freedom. Fearing disruptions to 20% of global

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ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer

Key Takeaways: ZachXBT warned on May 4, 2026, that Polyarb hosts an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users. Prominent accounts replying to Polyarb

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OKX, BlackRock, and Standard Chartered Launch Collateral Framework for Tokenized Treasuries

Global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced a collaboration with asset management giant BlackRock and multinational bank Standard Chartered to introduce a new utility

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Raoul Pal Backs Zcash as Bitcoin’s ‘Younger Sibling’ While ZEC Climbs 8%, Outpacing Altcoins

Key Takeaways: Zcash (ZEC) surged past $400 on May 3, marking its first climb to that level since early 2026. Over $10.5 million

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These Filipino Students Built an AI and Blockchain-Powered Scholarship Platform to Fix Education Funding

Frustrated by the confusing and scattered process of finding educational funding, a team of Filipino college students took matters into their own hands.

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$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000

Key Takeaways: $150 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 60 minutes as bitcoin crossed $80,039. Binance futures showed a 62.8% short ratio

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China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order

Key Takeaways: On May 2, China’s MOFCOM invoked the Blocking Statute against U.S. OFAC sanctions on 5 local oil refiners. SMU’s Henry Gao

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BG Wealth Collapses in Apparent ‘Rug Pull’ as US Authorities Seize Website

The investment scheme BG Wealth Sharing Ltd., previously flagged by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Ponzi scheme, has seemingly

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