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Here’s What Regulators Actually Want to See
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison
Six Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying Landscape
Key Takeaways AGA Q1 2026 outlook: 81% of gaming executives flag prediction markets as “very significant” threat. Four major operators exited AGA in six months:
Nigerian Fintech Paga Expands Into Tokenized Bonds and Real Estate Through Sui Partnership
Key Takeaways Paga partnered with Sui on May 7 to launch high-yield accounts and crypto rails for 1 billion people. Paga joins Flutterwave and Paystack
Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows
Key Takeaways Traditional firms are expanding their presence as crypto prediction markets attract deeper liquidity. Retail activity helped draw market makers, institutions, and larger deposits
SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual
Senate Banking Sets May 14 Crypto Rules Session
Key Takeaways Senate Banking scheduled a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act at 10:30 a.m. Committee members will debate amendments before deciding whether the
US Public Still Prefers Banks Over Crypto | Catch Up | May 3 – 9, 2026
From South Korea to the US, from Google to World Liberty, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️ Regulation &
XRP Ledger Foundation Signals Public Collaboration Push Across Ecosystem
Key Takeaways The XRP Ledger Foundation introduced leaders across operations, engineering, and community engagement. The update emphasized collaboration with developers, validators, and infrastructure operators. Public
Anthropic Targets $1T Valuation as Investors Chase Claude’s Enterprise Growth
Key Takeaways Anthropic seeks to raise to $50 billion this summer, targeting a valuation near $900 billion. The 2026 funding could help Anthropic surpass OpenAI
Venezuela Upholds Crypto Mining Ban as Power Demand Hits 9-Year Peak
Key Takeaways On May 7, peak 15,579 MW demand prompted Venezuela to reiterate bitcoin mining ban measures. The ban impacts local miners, mirroring a 2024