May 1, 2026

US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk 1

US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk

Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards 1

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

Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or

Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments 1

Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments

Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April

Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires 1

Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires

Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment

France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate 1

France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate

Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody crypto wallets over €5,000. Adan celebrated

28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup 1

28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup

Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave