Spencer Bogart, general partner at Blockchain Capital, noted that while years 
ago fintech companies aimed to be bank-like but not banks, this trend has now 
reversed, with over 20 companies pursuing Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency (OCC) charters in 2026. Key Takeaways: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer 
Bogart notes over 20 crypto firms now seek […]

From Rebels to Banks: Why the Crypto Industry Is Finally Embracing Legacy Finance

Modi condemned Iran’s UAE attack after three Indians were injured, as Pakistan 
and Canada backed de-escalation amid Hormuz market risks.

PM Modi slams UAE attack as Iran strikes injure three Indians

The attack exacerbates geopolitical instability, reducing market confidence in 
Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization and US-Iran de-escalation.
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Cargo ship attacked near Hormuz, escalating US-Iran tensions

Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed credit 
facility with Falconx, replacing its previous arrangement with Coinbase 
Credit. Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with 
Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement. The deal unencumbered 
3,300 bitcoin worth $260 million on May 1, 2026, signaling lower […]

Hut 8 Taps Falconx for $200M Facility, Drops Rate to 7% and Boosts BTC Access

Strive, Inc. has pushed its Bitcoin treasury past 15,000 BTC after its latest 
purchase added to a months-long accumulation run. According to an 8-K filing 
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Dallas-based firm bought 
444 BTC for $33.9…

Strive pushes past 15,000 BTC with fresh $33.9M bitcoin buy

Moscow Exchange will launch SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB indexes on May 13, using 
weighted pricing from Binance, Bybit, OKX and Bitget.

From Rebels to Banks: Why the Crypto Industry Is Finally Embracing Legacy Finance

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