H1 2026 in Focus
The Biggest Regulatory Question in Crypto Has Changed
In April 2026, Hong Kong's monetary authority received 36 applications for stablecoin licenses and approved two. Across the Atlantic, out...
Wall Street Bought Bitcoin to Test the Water, Now It’s Looking at Everything Else in the Pool
BlackRock's IBIT now holds over a million Bitcoin. BNY Mellon and State Street have both launched digital asset custody services...
AI Needed a Financial Layer, Crypto Needed a Use Case, They May Have Found Each Other
Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency have felt like two separate revolutions unfolding simultaneously. One promised machines capable of reasoning, learning, and...
The Crypto Market Runs on Stablecoins. Everything Else Is Catching Up
In May 2026, Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin payment infrastructure firm, for up to $1.8 billion. A few...
The Bitcoin Debate Has Moved Beyond Digital Gold
Discourse on Bitcoin has followed a familiar script over the years because its supporters often refer to it as digital...
The Second Half of 2026 Will Test Every Major Crypto Narrative
Crypto came into 2026 with more going for it than at any point in the past few years. Total circulating...
