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May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Judge Clears $71M ETH Transfer to Aave as rsETH Recovery Enters Final Phase – Bitcoin News

Judge Garnett cleared 30,765 ETH ($71M) for transfer to Aave’s wallet on May 9, 2026. The April 18 KelpDAO exploit saw attackers borrow $230M in ETH using unbacked rsETH...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Here’s What Regulators Actually Want to See

MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Six Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying Landscape

Key Takeaways AGA Q1 2026 outlook: 81% of gaming executives flag prediction markets as “very significant” threat. Four major operators exited AGA in six months: Draftkings, Fanduel, Fanatics, and...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Nigerian Fintech Paga Expands Into Tokenized Bonds and Real Estate Through Sui Partnership

Key Takeaways Paga partnered with Sui on May 7 to launch high-yield accounts and crypto rails for 1 billion people. Paga joins Flutterwave and Paystack in exploring blockchain for...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows

Key Takeaways Traditional firms are expanding their presence as crypto prediction markets attract deeper liquidity. Retail activity helped draw market makers, institutions, and larger deposits into event contracts. Regulatory...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands

Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual futures through simplified digital...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Senate Banking Sets May 14 Crypto Rules Session

Key Takeaways Senate Banking scheduled a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act at 10:30 a.m. Committee members will debate amendments before deciding whether the crypto bill advances further....

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

US Public Still Prefers Banks Over Crypto | Catch Up | May 3 – 9, 2026

From South Korea to the US, from Google to World Liberty, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️ Regulation & Global Policy South Korea...

May 9, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

XRP Ledger Foundation Signals Public Collaboration Push Across Ecosystem

Key Takeaways The XRP Ledger Foundation introduced leaders across operations, engineering, and community engagement. The update emphasized collaboration with developers, validators, and infrastructure operators. Public coordination will focus on...

May 8, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Tether Sues Titan Holding in Brazil to Recover $300 Million Defaulted Loan

Key Takeaways Tether sued Titan Holding to recover a $300M loan after Daniel Vorcaro’s arrest and bank collapse. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn notes Tether is crypto’s top CeFi lender, with...