Day: May 3, 2026

OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says

2026-05-03 By admin

Stablecoins could face disrupted distribution under proposed OCC rules that broaden yield restrictions beyond issuers. Consensys warned the framework may impact related third parties, DeFi access, and multi-brand issuance under the GENIUS Act. Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi activity and […]

NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors

2026-05-03 By admin

Uphold will pay more than $5 million to compensate customers affected by CredEarn, a third-party crypto investment product. The New York settlement requires stronger product reviews, broker registration, and transfer of any Cred bankruptcy recoveries to harmed investors. Key Takeaways: Uphold will pay more than $5 million to customers tied to CredEarn losses. Regulators said […]

Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest

2026-05-03 By admin

A Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country’s premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan’s $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in […]

The “You can’t park there” thread

2026-05-03 By admin

Drunk driver? I saw one recently where the drunk driver was parked in front of a restaurant and thought he was reversing but instead had the car in drive. He floored it because that’s what you do when you’re drunk so he went straight into the restaurant at full speed and killed one and injured […]

Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension

2026-05-03 By admin

A Seoul court has temporarily halted a six-month partial business suspension imposed on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, dealing a significant legal setback to the country’s financial regulator just weeks after a similar ruling went against it in the Upbit case. Key Takeaways: Seoul’s court halted Bithumb’s 6-month FIU suspension on April 30, allowing the […]