Crypto Shifts to Infrastructure — Strategy Abandons Ideology, Wall Street Prepares Lawsuit. Crypto Recap №144
Week 20, May 5 – 11, 2026 This week marked the shift of cryptocurrencies into institutional payment and settlement systems. AWS integrated micropayments in USDC through the Coinbase x402 protocol for...
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A Hacker Breached Uranium Finance for $54 Million and Spent the Money on Pokémon Cards
Jonathan Spalletti from Maryland faces 30 years in prison for two hacker attacks on a crypto platform. He used the funds to purchase Pokémon cards and ancient Roman coins.
Republican Senators Introduce Mining Bill in the U.S.
After China tightened control over mining in 2021, the U.S. became the leading country in BTC hash rate at 38%. However, 97% of mining equipment is produced by two Chinese companies.
The Governor of California Has Signed an Order Banning Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Gavin Newsom has prohibited state officials from using confidential information to profit in prediction markets. The restrictions also apply to family members.
In Brazil, the Use of Confiscated Cryptocurrency for Public Safety Has Been Approved
The new legislation expands the powers of the courts to freeze, block, and seize crypto assets. Seized assets can be used to purchase police equipment.
David Sachs Will Step Down from His Role as Trump's Advisor on Crypto and AI
Special government employees can work no more than 130 days within 12 months. However, Sachs will continue as co-chair of the Science and Technology Council.
The White House Has Completed Review of Rule Paving Way for Crypto in $10 Trillion 401(k) Plans
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has completed its review. This paves the way for access to crypto assets in 401(k) pension plans for 70 million participants.
Google Plans to Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2029
Quantum computers will pose a significant threat to existing cryptographic standards. The Ethereum Foundation also intends to implement quantum-resistant solutions.
The UK Plans to Temporarily Ban Political Donations in Cryptocurrency
Keir Starmer is pushing for a regulation that prohibits cryptocurrency donations until a mechanism for tracking funds is established.
Trump Included Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam in His Council on Science and Technology
The council consists of 13 representatives from the crypto industry, blockchain, AI, and technology sectors including Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang.
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In-depth analysis Crypto Shifts to Infrastructure — Strategy Abandons Ideology, Wall Street Prepares Lawsuit. Crypto Recap №144
Week 20, May 5 – 11, 2026 This week marked the shift of cryptocurrencies into institutional payment and settlement systems. AWS integrated micropayments in USDC through the Coinbase x402 protocol for...
DeFi Covers Its $305 Million Gap — New York Court Turns Rescue into Sanctions Front Against North Korea. Crypto Recap No. 143
Week 19, April 28 – May 4, 2026 The week saw two mature processes and one new controversy. Regulators in the EU, UK, US, and Brazil are rewriting the framework for stablecoins and tokenized assets. Pr...
**DeFi Repairs $200 Million Hole Itself, Governments Simultaneously Open Sanction Floodgates and Mining Offshore: Crypto Recap #142**
**Week 18, April 20 – 27** The week marked a transition from shock to adaptation. Mantle, Lido, and Kulichov's personal fund gathered $87 million to cover Aave's deficit after the Kelp DAO hack, while...
While Lazarus zeros out DeFi by $13.8 billion, regulators, exchanges, and governments build crypto infrastructure. Crypto Recap #141 Week 17, April 13 – 20
The week unfolded with four simultaneous vectors. The Lazarus group hacked Kelp DAO for $293 million, causing the largest quarterly collapse of DeFi TVL by 14%, losing $13.8 billion. Meanwhile, Japan,...
Crypto is becoming infrastructure—simultaneously for American AML, Korean exchanges, and Iranian tankers. Crypto Recap No. 140 Week 15, April 7–13
The week highlighted that the crypto market is moving concurrently on four parallel trajectories. The American GENIUS finally received operational rules—stablecoins are transforming into banking infra...
Crypto Quietly Becomes Financial Infrastructure — While North Korea Withdraws $280 Million. Crypto Recap No. 139 Week 14, March 31 – April 6
The week highlighted two parallel processes: institutional and regulatory infrastructure is strengthening, while security threats and political activity in the crypto industry are intensifying. Strate...
Regulatory Architecture of the Crypto Industry Is Forming Faster Than the Market Can Reassess It
The week was marked by increased institutional pressure on the crypto market. Strategy announced plans to raise $44.1 billion, the SEC submitted digital asset classification rules, and the White House completed its review of crypto access to 401(k) plans.
The Crypto Market Is Becoming More Integrated Into the System While Global Finance Is in Turmoil
The most notable shift of the week is the accelerated institutionalization of crypto infrastructure through payments, trading, and market architecture.
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