Key Takeaways Circle shares closed up 16% on May 11, 2026, pushing CRCL’s year-to-date gains to roughly 68%. Blackrock, A16z, and Apollo backed Circle’s $222M Arc token presale at a $3B fully diluted valuation. USDC onchain transaction volume hit $21.5 trillion in Q1 2026, up 263% year-over-year. Circle Investors Push CRCL up 16% Shares of
Key Takeaways ICBA President Rebeca Romero Rainey warned Kraken’s OCC national trust charter application creates “interconnected risks” to financial stability. ABA CEO Rob Nichols urged bank CEOs on May 10, 2026, to contact senators before the Senate Banking Committee’s vote on the CLARITY Act. Banks warn that stablecoin yield features could drain community bank deposits,
Key Takeaways Capital B raises €15.2 million via private placement on May 11, 2026, targeting 182 additional BTC for its treasury. Adam Back joins as a strategic investor, lifting his stake to 13.43% as Capital B eyes 15,000 BTC by the end of 2027. Full warrant exercise could generate €99.1 million more, giving Capital B
Key Takeaways Crypto funds saw $857.9M in weekly inflows, with bitcoin leading at $706.1M, per Coinshares. Senate Banking Committee CLARITY Act markup is set for May 14; a floor vote is targeted for June or July. CLARITY Act delays earlier caused a $952M single-week outflow; last week’s reversal shows restored confidence. CLARITY Act Momentum Flips
Key Takeaways Circle revenue rose 20% as USDC transaction volume jumped 263% year over year. Reserve income reached $653 million, supported by higher average USDC circulation. Arc-related activity, AI tools, and payments integrations could shape future revenue streams. USDC Growth Drives Circle Revenue and Reserve Income Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on May
Key Takeaways The TRUMP meme team wallet moved $17.22M in tokens to Bitgo custody on May 11. This is the third major Bitgo transfer; prior moves of $31.45M and $23.18M preceded price drops. TRUMP has fallen roughly 96% from its 2025 peak, yet team allocation wallets remain active. What the Bitgo Transfer Signals The official
Key Takeaways Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle odds driven by debt monetization and the largest capex boom in history. Bitcoin’s 90% correlation with global M2 suggests significant upside if liquidity expands as Pal expects. Pal’s price target of $450,000 per BTC hinges on central banks injecting liquidity by end of 2026. What Is Driving Pal’s
This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law marked another major step toward the normalization of digital assets within the global financial system. U.S. lawmakers appear closer to resolving one of the most contentious issues in crypto regulation, while
Key Takeaways Driven by US-Iran tensions, Robin Brooks notes the undervalued Brazilian real will next surge past 4.5. As Hormuz Strait unrest boosts Brazil’s exports, the market may next see a 20% real rally mirroring 2022. Upcoming elections between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro may disrupt the real’s run to 4.5. ‘A Perfect Storm’
Key Takeaways Grayscale said the CLARITY Act could create clearer rules for crypto market oversight. Developers, investors, brokers, and custodians would face less regulatory uncertainty under the proposal. Senate lawmakers are preparing to debate the bill as industry pressure continues building. Grayscale Frames CLARITY Act as a Crypto Rulebook Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments examined