MoneyGram Takes Validator Role on Stripe-Backed Tempo Network
TL;DR The MoneyGram–Tempo partnership will make the remittance company an anchor validator on Tempo, a stablecoin-focused blockchain incubated...
IG Europe Chooses Bitpanda to Scale Crypto Infrastructure
Bitpanda partnered with IG Europe to expand institutional crypto infrastructure services across Europe. The agreement highlights growing demand among regulated financial firms for compliant digital asset access as Bitpanda continues scaling its enterprise business ahead of a reported IPO exploration.
Top 5 Crypto News This Week: Stablecoins and Regulation Dominate Midweek Agenda
Stablecoins and crypto regulation dominated the week’s biggest developments between May 18 and May 20. U.S. regulators reviewed fintech payment access while European banks, regulators, and infrastructure providers accelerated stablecoin and MiCA-related initiatives across the region.
SEC Tokenized Stocks Plan Could Change How Equities Trade
The SEC is reportedly preparing a framework that could allow blockchain-based versions of public stocks to trade through crypto infrastructure. The move comes as Nasdaq, NYSE, and DTCC explore tokenized market systems, raising new questions about ownership rights, investor protection, and market oversight.
Unauthorized eBTC Mint Pressures Echo Token and DeFi Markets
Echo Protocol paused cross-chain transactions after an attacker minted roughly 1,000 unauthorized eBTC on its Monad deployment. While the unauthorized supply was valued near $76.7 million, researchers said the realized extraction appeared far smaller. The incident has renewed scrutiny around DeFi bridge security and privileged access controls.
Standard Chartered Deepens Crypto Push With Zodia Custody Deal
Standard Chartered plans to acquire Zodia Custody’s custody business and integrate it into its regulated banking operations. The restructuring also creates Zodia Solutions under SC Ventures, highlighting how traditional banks are expanding institutional digital asset infrastructure and custody services.
Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 as ATM Network Goes Offline
Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after regulatory pressure, financial losses, and a recent security breach intensified pressure on its business. The company shut down its network of more than 9,000 Bitcoin ATMs while preparing for an orderly wind-down and asset sale.
Zondacrypto Probe Reshapes Poland’s Fight Over Crypto Regulation
Poland’s parliament approved a MiCA-aligned crypto bill while prosecutors investigate the collapse of Zondacrypto, once the country’s largest exchange. The legislation comes amid allegations of fraud, inaccessible Bitcoin wallets and growing political conflict over crypto oversight.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Clears Senate Committee After Long Fight
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act after months of negotiations involving banks, crypto firms, and lawmakers. The bill now faces a difficult path through the Senate as disputes over stablecoins, DeFi oversight, and ethics provisions continue.
CFTC Backs Prediction Markets as States Push for Restrictions
The CFTC is easing compliance pressure on event-contract platforms while defending federal authority over prediction markets in court. At the same time, states including Minnesota are escalating efforts to restrict operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket, setting up broader legal and regulatory battles.
