Grayscale revises its Hyperliquid ETF filing to add staking yield exposure, mirroring Ethereum ETF models and detailing custody and regulatory considerations.
Author: Mawira Samuel Kimani
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson praises the revised CLARITY Act as a major improvement, while senators negotiate ethics provisions ahead of the Senate markup.
As the Clarity Act advances, banks push back on stablecoin yield provisions while lawmakers seek to align regulatory sections. The bill faces industry friction and political headwinds ahead of a mid-2026 timeline.
Brazil’s central bank blocks cryptocurrency settlement in regulated eFX rails, forcing fiat-only cross-border transfers and tightening oversight of crypto flows.
SBI Holdings moves to acquire Bitbank in Japan as it expands its crypto footprint, while Metaplanet expands Bitcoin holdings via bonds and SBI broadens its ecosystem through partnerships and acquisitions.
Western Union advances its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, aiming to streamline cross-border transfers while expanding its Digital Asset Network and new USD Stable Card
Russia moves toward formal crypto regulation as lawmakers approve a licensed trading framework with phased enforcement beginning in 2026.
MicroStrategy posts a sharp turnaround as Bitcoin rallies lift its treasury back into profit, supported by continued accumulation.
David Schwartz warns that convenience-driven decisions in RLUSD bridge security can weaken defenses, highlighting broader cross-chain risks and a high-profile DeFi exploit.
Goldman Sachs files a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF with indirect exposure via existing ETPs and an options overwrite strategy to generate income.









