Interactive Brokers Debuts All-in-One Prediction Market Portal – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Interactive Brokers launched a unified platform on May 14, 2026, for Kalshi, CME, and ForecastEx. Kalshi 2025 volumes hit $23.8 billion, marking a 1,108% increase and signaling market growth. IBKR CEO Milan Galik plans to expand the unified…
AARP Backs CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Banking Markup
Key Takeaways AARP supported Section 205 because cryptocurrency kiosks are linked to fraud against older Americans. Losses cited by the group exceeded $389 million across more than 13,460 complaints. Lawmakers may weigh federal registration rules while preserving state authority over…
Casper Network Plans Quantum-Safe Keys in 2027 to Protect Tokenized Assets
Key Takeaways Casper 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…
ADI Foundation and Settlemint Launch ADGM Tokenization Rail for $30.9B RWAs
ADI Foundation and Settlemint launched a digital securities hub under ADGM’s 2026 regulatory framework. BCG projects digital assets will grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033 as institutional RWA adoption accelerates. Van Niekerk says the Settlemint blueprint allows global exchanges to…
NBI Arrests 15 Individuals in Mandaluyong Crypto Investment Scam
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 15 individuals during a May 9 operation in Mandaluyong City for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam using a spoofed website. Agents from the NBI Dangerous Drugs Division (NBI-DDD) and the…
Bet-at-Home Q1 Revenue Falls 16% After Choosing Tax Pass-Through Path Rivals Refused
Key Takeaways Bet-at-Home Q1 2026 GGR fell 16.1% to €11.34m after Austria tax pass-through started June 2025. Sportsbook volume dropped €22m as competitors absorbed Austria’s 5% betting tax instead. Consolidated loss of €461K reverses €887K Q1 2025 profit in first…
[Op-Ed] Paul Soliman: x402: The Internet’s Missing Native Payment Layer
The internet was built to move information instantly. It was never built to move money. For decades, developers leaned on external gateways, API keys, subscription portals, and centralized intermediaries to monetize digital services. The web evolved into APIs, AI agents,…
SEC Push Could Shape Future Crypto Rules
Key Takeaways Regulators discussed modernizing securities frameworks as crypto remains part of the SEC’s broader policy agenda. Officials discussed reducing compliance burdens while expanding transparency around public filing guidance and staff responses. Semiannual reporting proposals could eventually reshape disclosure expectations…
Base Philippines Reports 15,000+ Builder Pipeline and 50-City Reach Prior to Restructuring
Base Philippines reported establishing a builder pipeline of over 15,200 individuals and expanding its presence to 50 cities and municipalities during its first year of operations. The performance metrics were disclosed during a combined first-anniversary and Lunar New Year event…
Ripple Supports CLARITY Act—Garlinghouse Says ‘This Is the Moment’
Key Takeaways Ripple executives backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act before a Banking Committee markup. Supporters say the bill could strengthen consumer protections and digital asset oversight. Lawmakers will use revised text shaped by regulators, advocates, and industry input. Ripple and…
