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Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Alec Beckman on why BTC-backed lending is not a crypto story, but a capital efficiency story. Then, Serena Sebastiani on how stablecoins aren’t a crypto product; they’re becoming the settlement infrastructure glo…

May 20, 2026CoinDeskKenya CBDC
US House passes bill to limit large investors in housing, includes stealth CBDC ban

The bill's passage could reshape housing market dynamics and bolster private stablecoins by delaying federal digital currency competition. The post US House passes bill to limit large investors in housing, includes stealth CBDC ban appeared first on Crypto Br…

May 20, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Dollar
US officials quietly study CBDC infrastructure despite Trump opposition, says former CFTC chief

Despite public opposition, US exploration of CBDC infrastructure suggests inevitable adaptation to global digital finance trends. The post US officials quietly study CBDC infrastructure despite Trump opposition, says former CFTC chief appeared first on Crypto…

May 20, 2026Crypto BriefingWholesale Digital Dollar
The New World Order

The New World Order by Greg Reese Read on Substack The United Nations emblem uses a projection map which is centered on the North Pole. This projection was chosen in 1945 when the UN was founded and the Arctic was strategically irrelevant. Today it has become…

May 19, 2026Activistpost.comDigital Dollar
Putin arrives in Beijing for Xi Jinping talks as Russia-China digital currency ties deepen

Strengthened Russia-China digital currency ties could challenge the dollar's dominance, reshaping global economic and geopolitical dynamics. The post Putin arrives in Beijing for Xi Jinping talks as Russia-China digital currency ties deepen appeared first on …

May 19, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Dollar
BoE deputy says tokenization could cut costs, boost competition

The UK central bank said digital money should remain trusted and interoperable as it weighs stablecoin reforms and near-24/7 settlement to support tokenized markets.

May 19, 2026CointelegraphDigital Pound
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Regulatory Frameworks Defining Institutional Digital Asset Markets

10 crypto regulatory frameworks shaping institutional digital asset markets in 2026, covering MiCA, stablecoins, VASP licensing, and market structure.

May 19, 2026BeInCryptoSouth Korea CBDC
Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes On-Chain Finance Plan to Protect Yen

Stablecoins and tokenized deposits could help Japan modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, the proposal says.

May 19, 2026DecryptDigital yen
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yet

India boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with flexible licensing. A shift towards graduated licenses and a principles-based approach is needed to foster new financial…

May 18, 2026The Times of IndiaDigital Dollar
100 Things Thomas Massie Has Done to Protect Americans’ Freedoms

1. Voted against NDAA provisions for indefinite detention without trial. 2. Opposed FISA Section 702 reauthorizations lacking warrant requirements. 3. Sponsored amendments to defund NSA warrantless surveillance programs. 4. Cosponsored legislation to end bulk…

May 17, 2026Freerepublic.comDigital Dollar
Bank of Japan’s Himino calls for holistic approach to future monetary system

Himino's call for a unified monetary system highlights the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure stability and interoperability in digital finance. The post Bank of Japan’s Himino calls for holistic approach to future monetary system appeared first on Cryp…

May 16, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital yen
BOJ's Himino calls for 'holistic approach' on global monetary system

TOKYO, May 16 : Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Saturday called for a "holistic approach" in designing the global future monetary system that does not confine options to central bank digital currencies and stablecoins.The U.S. prohibits the issu…

May 16, 2026CNADigital Euro
Fabio Panetta elected Chair of Bank for International Settlements Board

Panetta's leadership at BIS may steer global financial regulation towards stricter crypto oversight and bolster CBDC development initiatives. The post Fabio Panetta elected Chair of Bank for International Settlements Board appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

May 15, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Euro
Senators File Clarity Act Amendments on DeFi, Trump Family, and Jeffrey Epstein

The Senate Banking Committee will vote tomorrow on the new additions to the crypto bill, before deciding whether to refer it to the Senate floor.

May 13, 2026DecryptDigital Dollar
What Is a Stablecoin Sandwich and How Does It Work

Learn what a stablecoin sandwich is, how it works in cross-border payments, and why companies like Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard use this model for faster and cheaper global settlements.

May 13, 2026C-sharpcorner.comDigital Dollar