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Nearly 70 Trump administration officials and nominees disclosed cryptocurrency holdings or investments in blockchain and digital asset companies, according to a Washington Post analysis.  Summary Washington Post found nearly 70 Trump officials and nominees disclosed crypto or blockchain-linked investments overall. Disclosed crypto-related holdings reached at least $193 million, based on minimum values in filings reviewed. Recent crypto.news coverage showed Trump-family accounts also bought crypto-linked equities in Q1 2026 this year. The review covered financial disclosure forms for nearly 300 senior appointees and used minimum reported values because filings list assets in ranges. The Post said the disclosed crypto-related holdings were…

TLDR: Ondo Global Markets crossed $1B TVL in under eight months, the fastest for any tokenized equity platform. USDY delivers 3.5% APY backed by U.S. Treasuries, with TVL between $2.15B and $2.7B across DeFi chains. OUSG completed a cross-border treasury pilot with JPMorgan, Ripple, and Mastercard in under five seconds. ONDO reached $3.778B in total TVL across 165+ partners, including BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. ONDO, trading at $0.34 as of this writing, is the native token of a protocol running three separate financial products. Most token holders are only aware of one. Each product targets a different audience and solves…

TLDR Polish lawmakers approved a bill to implement the European Union’s MiCA crypto framework before the July deadline. Prosecutors are investigating Zondacrypto over alleged fraud after thousands of users reported losing access to funds. Authorities estimate customer losses exceed 350 million zlotys, or about $95.93 million. President Karol Nawrocki had previously vetoed earlier versions of the crypto legislation. Prime Minister Donald Tusk raised concerns about possible foreign influence linked to the exchange. Polish lawmakers approved a cryptocurrency bill on Friday to align national law with European Union rules. The vote came as prosecutors expanded a fraud investigation into Zondacrypto, once…

BNB price continued climbing this week as bulls attempted to confirm a breakout above a key neckline resistance zone, with a bullish double bottom structure on the daily chart signaling the potential for a larger upside move toward the $750 region. Summary BNB price climbed toward the key $680–$690 neckline resistance as a bullish double bottom pattern signaled potential upside toward $750–$780. Growing optimism around spot BNB ETF proposals and rising institutional activity on BNB Chain helped strengthen investor sentiment. CoinGlass data showed rising open interest and positive funding rates, signaling that traders continue building bullish positions on BNB. According…

Hyperbridge has launched a public bug bounty program on HackenProof, offering rewards of up to $50,000 for critical vulnerabilities.  Summary Hyperbridge offers $50,000 rewards for critical bugs as researchers review cross-chain messaging and fund safety. The program follows April’s fake DOT exploit that exposed proof verification risks across Hyperbridge systems. HackenProof rules require proof-of-concept reports while banning live attacks and third-party exploit testing by researchers. The program invites independent security researchers to review the protocol codebase and submit reports through the security platform. The HackenProof page lists the Hyperbridge Protocol program as live and active. It describes Hyperbridge as a…

Key TakeawaysCasper Association launched its Manifest on May 12 to scale the $16 trillion real-world asset market.The roadmap integrates EVM compatibility and ERC-3643 standards to bridge Web3 with traditional finance.Casper plans to ship X402 micropayments in 2026 before deploying quantum-safe algorithms by 2027. Bridging the Ethereum Ecosystem The Casper Association on May 12 unveiled a multi-year technical roadmap aimed at positioning the Casper Network as the primary infrastructure for regulated asset tokenization and the burgeoning machine-to-machine economy. Michael Steuer, president and CTO of the Casper Association, who introduced the strategy at the Digital Finance Forum in Bermuda, characterized the roadmap…

TLDR: TRON settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments in Q1 2026, reinforcing its position as a top payments blockchain. Total Value Locked rose 7.38% quarter-over-quarter to $26B, led by TRX Staking at $14.50 billion on-chain. Smart contract deployment costs dropped 60% after proposal #104 passed, boosting developer commits by 30% QoQ. TRON added MetaMask, WalletConnect, Anchorage, and Mastercard integrations while entering AI-native financial infrastructure. TRON’s Q1 2026 quarterly report reveals the blockchain network settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments. The network supported an $86.02 billion stablecoin supply during the quarter. Despite broader market cooling, TRON recorded 950 million transactions and…

UK Treasury says digital assets could transform financial markets by accelerating capital flows and improving efficiency across systems. Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby notes faster settlement could free up capital and change how businesses manage liquidity. Authorities plan a consultation covering stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and AI-driven payment systems under one framework. U.K. regulators aim to align with the U.S. to reduce friction and support smoother cross-border digital asset operations. UK Treasury digital assets policy is advancing as senior officials outline a shift toward tokenized payments and modernized financial regulation. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said digital assets may reshape…

Alchemy Pay has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program as the payment gateway seeks closer ties with global payment infrastructure.  Summary Alchemy Pay joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program to explore fiat-crypto payment integration with global commerce. Mastercard says the program links crypto builders with card rails, compliance standards, and payment partners. Related crypto.news coverage shows Mastercard expanding stablecoin, wallet, and crypto card partnerships worldwide this year. The company said the move will support future work on on-chain payments and digital asset commerce. Alchemy Pay said it wants to pursue deeper integration through future initiatives within the Mastercard ecosystem. The company said…

TLDR Five major labor unions urged the Senate to vote against the Clarity Act before a key committee vote. The unions warned that the bill could expose retirement accounts and public pensions to crypto market volatility. The American Bankers Association opposed updated stablecoin provisions in the proposed legislation. Crypto firms, including Coinbase, expressed support for restrictions on yield-bearing payment stablecoins. Michael Saylor endorsed the bill and described it as a framework for digital capital growth. Five major labor unions have urged the Senate to reject a pending cryptocurrency market structure bill. They warned that the measure could expose retirement savings…