Security

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the core debates, compromise provisions, and industry impacts in the ongoing contest between the banking sector and the crypto industry over stablecoins.

The total trading volume in prediction markets is expected to surpass $150 billion by 2026. Yet, most users continue to overlook hidden risks such as oracle failures, order manipulation, and insider trading. This article takes a deep dive into five major pitfalls to help you strengthen your risk management before investing.

SEC shifts crypto regulation from enforcement-driven to framework-building, clarifying token security classification to pave the way for infrastructure innovation, while major traditional financial institutions accelerate their entry and drive industry transformation.

The probability of the CLARITY Act passing has dropped to 46%, as the Senate faces a dual deadlock over ethical controversies and disagreements on stablecoin yields. This article breaks down the political maneuvering behind the stalled legislation and examines its impact on the crypto market.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued its first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses, approving only 2 out of 36 applications. At the same time, there are now 12 licensed virtual asset trading platforms, marking the full implementation phase of Hong Kong’s Web3 regulatory framework.

SEC Chair Atkins and CFTC Chair Selig jointly released new token classification guidelines at the Bitcoin 2026 conference, announcing the upcoming launch of an innovative exemption sandbox mechanism. This marks a comprehensive shift in digital asset regulation from "regulation by enforcement" to a proactive, clearly defined framework.

On April 13, 2026, the U.S. Senate ended its recess, marking the start of a critical review period for the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers reached a compromise on the contentious issue of stablecoin yield distribution. Meanwhile, the probability of Polymarket legislation passing continues to fluctuate, signaling a potential structural turning point for the crypto market.

Hong Kong’s virtual asset ecosystem is evolving from ETF launches toward institutionalization: trading license expansion, broker participation, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization implementation, progress in government bonds and stablecoins, and the gradual development of financial infrastructure.

This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the bill’s full timeline and its structural impact on the industry.

Staika (STIK) is an integrated M2E and L2E ecosystem project built on Solana.