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MiCA Decoded: Why the Regulator Sees Your Compliance Team as a Single Brain

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The organizational chart with the right job titles will not get you licensed. What the regulator is looking for is a compliance architecture: documented independence, collective expertise across three distinct knowledge domains, and real institutional substance. This is how that standard works

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El Salvador Crypto Remittances Reach $17.38M

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According to El Salvador’s Central Bank, the share of crypto-linked remittances sent to El Salvador rose by nearly 50% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Even so, crypto remittances have failed to reach even 1% of the country’s total remittances. Key Takeaways: El Salvador’s Central Bank reported Q1 crypto remittances hit […]

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DSA Addresses the Future of Payments at PayCLT Webinar and AI and Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech

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This sponsored press release was provided by DSA and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., May 2nd, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education

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Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028

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Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has predicted that by 2028, the default way most people invest will not be through picking tokens or reading charts but through autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents operating on their behalf. Key Takeaways: Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will become the default crypto investment vehicle by 2028. The forecast compares […]

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Paolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1

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Tether posted over $1 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2026, with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion. The stablecoin issuer continues to anchor its backing in U.S. Treasuries while expanding into gold and bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether posted $1.04B profit in Q1 2026, with reserves hitting a record $8.23B. Tether holds […]

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Bitso: Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys

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In its latest Crypto Landscape in Latin America 2025 report, Bitso found that 40% of all crypto purchases in the region involved dollar-linked assets, such as USDT and USDC. Even so, Bitcoin remains the most widely held asset, representing 52% of all portfolios. Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly […]

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Pharos Hits $1B Valuation on Mainnet Launch

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Pharos has partnered with GCL New Energy in a collaboration that aims to resolve the fragmentation that has come to characterize the real-world assets ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Pharos launched its Pacific Ocean Mainnet and $PROS token on May 1, 2026, following a massive 4.3B testnet. GCL New Energy and a $44M Series A propelled Pharos […]

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DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found

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Federal prosecutors secured convictions against 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme that affected more than 1,000 victims. Authorities said cryptocurrency was among assets traced in a global fraud network spanning 47 states and 19 countries. Key Takeaways: Authorities detailed a global email fraud scheme using hacked accounts and deceptive

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US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk

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OFAC warned that digital asset payments tied to Strait of Hormuz passage can create sanctions exposure. The alert says digital assets do not reduce legal risk for maritime firms, financial institutions, insurers, or counterparties. Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll

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SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

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Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users. Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a […]