May 5th, 2026
Iran Accepts Crypto and Yuan for Hormuz Shipping Tolls
US Treasury Seeks Public Input on Stablecoin Rules
Drift Protocol Vault Loses $270M in Potential Exploit
Genius Group Sells Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Repay $8.5M Debt
Huione Money Laundering Boss Extradited to China
New Hampshire Issues $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond With Junk Rating
Pudgy Penguins launched its skill-based Web3 game Pengu Clash on the TON blockchain. However, the PENGU token slipped 8%.
Bybit plans to shut down major Web3 services, including wallets and NFT tools, by May in order to focus on core blockchain offerings.
Hong Kong’s SFC has issued new crypto staking guidelines for virtual asset trading platforms and custodians to improve investor protection.
Linera and Walrus collaborate to enhance Web3 applications with scalable storage, real-time processing, and improved decentralized data management.
Fetch.ai unveils ASI-1 Mini, an AI model for Web3, enabling decentralized ownership and advanced automation through blockchain-integrated agents.
MyShell’s $SHELL airdrop begins post-IDO, rewarding users as its AI-powered Web3 ecosystem gains momentum with top-tier backing.
D3 Global raises $25M in Series A funding to develop Doma Protocol, aiming to transform domain infrastructure and expand DomainFi into a $340B asset class.
BNB Chain introduces a groundbreaking no-code meme coin solution that democratizes crypto project creation. The platform streamlines token development and management, requiring no programming expertise.
A landmark lawsuit challenges the US government’s stance on Web3 development licenses, as the industry anticipates major regulatory changes under new leadership.