Key Takeaways Netblocks reports Iran’s internet blockade hits day 72, dropping access to 1% since the Feb 28 attacks. Economist Mahdi Ghodsi estimates the blockade costs up to $3B daily and threatens 2M jobs across the economy. Minister Sattar Hashemi opposes the 2-tiered Internet Pro system currently backed by hardliners. Iranian Internet Blockade Continues As
Key Takeaways BAYC floor prices climbed 75.87% since April 10 as blue-chip NFT demand returned. Cryptopunks reached $73,200 on May 10 despite NFT volume falling 54.89% overall. Pudgy Penguins and MAYC gains hint NFT traders may test higher floors in 2026. Blue-Chip NFTs Spike, Volume Remains Quiet Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have not experienced the same
Key Takeaways Harrisx found 52% of voters support the CLARITY Act after reviewing a policy summary of the bill. Concerns about offshore crypto exchanges increased support for federal oversight, consumer protections, and U.S. financial leadership. Cryptocurrency regulation could influence 2026 midterm voting decisions, particularly among crypto owners and independents. Voters Link Crypto Rules to U.S.
Key Takeaways Tether’s USDT hit $189.63B on May 10, keeping 58.76% control of the stablecoin market. Circle’s USDC added $1.61B in 7 days, signaling renewed demand for dollar-backed crypto. USDG jumped 11.89% to $2.658B, putting newer stablecoins back in the spotlight. Stablecoin Market Starts Swelling Again As of this weekend, tether ( USDT) remains the
Key Takeaways Saylor posted “Back to work. BTC” on May 10, signaling Strategy’s return to bitcoin accumulation after a one-week pause. Strategy holds 818,334 BTC worth ~$66.15 billion, with a +7.02% unrealized gain as of May 10, 2026. Saylor said Strategy may sell 1 BTC to fund STRC dividends while buying 10 to 20 more.
Key Takeaways Ripple delivered most education funding in RLUSD, supporting classrooms through major nonprofit partnerships. DonorsChoose funded 48,108 projects, with most serving schools in low-income communities. Teach For America expanded stipends, tutoring, and blockchain education for students nationwide. Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Shows One-Year Stablecoin Impact Ripple published an insight on May 7 detailing how its
Key Takeaways Binance’s Daniel Acosta notes 90% of Peru’s $28B annual crypto volume now involves dollar-pegged stablecoins. Lemon reports Peru hit the top 6 crypto economies in 2025, with stablecoins cutting remittance costs significantly. Next, Acosta predicts institutions will seamlessly adopt crypto, offering a new alternative to legacy banks. Stablecoins Dominate 90% of Peru’s Crypto
Key Takeaways Senate Banking neared a CLARITY Act vote, setting up a pivotal U.S. crypto market test in 2026. Pavel Durov drove TON up 32% to $2.89, putting Telegram-led adoption in focus next. Tether froze $515M in 371 wallets as Zcash jumped 40%, sharpening 2026 privacy debates. WEEK IN REVIEW CLARITY Act Draft Circulates Ahead
Key Takeaways Colombia’s Gustavo Petro warned that fossil-fueled Bitcoin mining risks global climate collapse. Paraguay holds the 4th largest global hashrate, while Venezuela’s 9-year peak energy crisis halted mining. Petro wants 3 Caribbean cities to mine Bitcoin, though the 2026 Hashrate Index report omits Colombia. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and Paraguayan Potential For Energy Mining
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence ranked among the most-cited risks in the Fed’s latest financial stability survey. Debt-funded AI spending could increase leverage across companies, lenders, and funding markets. Private credit and labor pressures may widen AI’s impact if market expectations weaken. AI Moves Into the Fed’s Financial Stability Risk Debate The Federal Reserve released its