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May 1, 2026

US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk 1

OFAC Warning: Hormuz Transit Payments and Sanctions Risk

Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards 1

SBI Visa Crypto Card: Earn Crypto Rewards Up to 10%

Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5% 1

Trump Iran hostilities – Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Over Amid

Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities “terminated” on May 1, bypassing the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day authorization deadline. Bitcoin climbed

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak 1

Bitcoin ETFs See Inflows as Fidelity FBTC Adds $19M

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M,

Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish Positions 1

Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance Amid Market Volatility

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April. Bitcoin’s

Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments 1

Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments

Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April

Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires 1

CBK Opens VASP Oversight Roles in Kenya

Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment

France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate 1

Self-Custody Reporting Mandate Dropped in France

Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody crypto wallets over €5,000. Adan celebrated

28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup 1

28,000 Americans Urge Senate for CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave