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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The ECB Has Stated That Central Bank Resources Are Necessary for the Scaling of Stablecoins
ECB board member Piero Cipollone noted that stablecoins require a CBDC for effective functioning in the tokenized financial market.
The Big Four Will Conduct First Full Audit of USDT Reserves
Tether has not disclosed the name of the company but emphasized that it was selected through a competitive process. The audit will include assets, liabilities, and internal controls.
NYSE Has Partnered with Securitize to Create a 24/7 Platform for Tokenized Securities
Securitize will handle the registry of owners and issuance of tokenized stocks and ETFs. Its TVL is $3.2 billion with $521.2 million in funding.
CFTC Has Established an Innovation Task Force
The task force will work on developing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies, AI, and prediction markets. It includes leaders from Coinbase and Gemini.
The SEC Has Sent Its Interpretation of Cryptocurrency Legislation to the White House
The agency sent out two draft regulations including clarifications on which digital assets can be considered as securities.
Strategy Intends to Raise $44.1 Billion to Purchase BTC
The company will issue common stock and preferred stock totaling $42 billion. Since the beginning of the year, Strategy has purchased 90,000 BTC ($6.3 billion).
Head of SEC Enforcement Division Resigns After Attempting to File Case Against Trump Associates
Margaret Ryan joined the regulator in September 2025. However, six months later, she left the agency after facing resistance from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.
Morgan Stanley Has Filed a Revised S-1 Form with the SEC for a BTC-ETF Under Ticker MSBT
Before listing on the NYSE, the investment bank will raise $1 million through the sale of 50,000 shares. Jane Street, Virtu Americas, and Macquarie Capital will handle creation and redemption.
CFTC Clarifies Rules for Using Crypto Assets as Collateral
The regulator has published operational requirements for futures commission merchants and clearing organizations. They are required to maintain reserves of 20% for BTC and ETH.
Weekly Recaps
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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