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May 18th, 2026 – London, United Kingdom Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach. Lock.com is now available to early access users. The platform separates private key storage from network-connected systems, removing the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices. Hardware wallets have long been the standard for protecting digital assets. But they come with a trade-off: users must trust the device, the manufacturer, and the supply chain behind it. Lock.com removes that dependency by separating the signing environment from the broadcasting environment. Private keys remain on a fully…

In brief Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas federal court and shut down its entire ATM network. The company operated over 9,000 Bitcoin ATM locations across North America before closure. CEO Alex Holmes blamed transaction limits, state bans, and rising litigation costs for the collapse. Bitcoin Depot, North America’s largest Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shut down its entire network of over 9,000 machines.CEO Alex Holmes blamed an increasingly hostile regulatory landscape for the publicly-traded company’s collapse in a statement, arguing that the regulatory environment for Bitcoin ATM operators operators has…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become increasingly intertwined. Iran Officially Turns To Bitcoin Fars reported that the platform, called “Hormuz Safe,” has begun offering insurance for maritime cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The outlet said a…

In brief U.K. MP Nigel Farage is facing a formal investigation by parliamentary standards authorities for allegedly failing to declare a £5 million personal gift. The donor is Christopher Harborne, a Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor with a 12% stake in stablecoin giant Tether. Farage claimed “no obligation” to declare the gift, which was made in 2024 before he announced his candidacy for parliament. The U.K.’s Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is reportedly launching an inquiry into a $6.7 million (£5 million) gift received by Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage from billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne.Farage declared he was under “no obligation” to declare…

Bill Gates is unloading billions of dollars in shares of the company he co-founded, Microsoft (MSFT), while reducing a significant portion of his stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). The 13F filing of the Gates Foundation Trust shows that Gates sold 1,500,000 MSFT shares, valued at $1.04 billion, in Q4 of 2025. The move trimmed the foundation’s Microsoft holdings from 9,191,207 shares in Q3 to 7,691,207 by the next quarter, representing a 16% decline. As of December 31st, the Gates Foundation Trust’s MSFT ownership stands at $3.719 billion. The foundation also dumped $1.187 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares…

The Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance the Clarity Act, a key piece of cryptocurrency legislation, to a full Senate vote.Senate Democrats splintered Thursday in their support of the Clarity Act during the crucial vote, with two pro-crypto members of the party voting for the landmark crypto bill, and all others voting against.Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) voted for the legislation, despite the fact both had indicated they would not do so unless a deal on language related to limiting President Donald Trump’s personal crypto ventures had been met by the time of today’s vote. No…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The CLARITY Act’s landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months.  Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.55 bullish comments for every 1.00 bearish comment. The on-chain data, however, indicates that the crowd may be getting ahead of itself. Bitcoin Sentiment Points To Greed After CLARITY Act Vote The passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act through the Senate Banking Committee moved both…

In brief Crypto trading platform KuCoin is building out its presence in the Australian market through regulated compliance and new products. With recent research finding that some 22% of Australians now hold digital assets, the firm has launched crypto debit card KuCard in Australia, enabling users to make direct payments through Mastercard’s global network. Initially launched as a virtual card, KuCard enables transactions to be completed using USDC, with 37 trading pairs involving the stablecoin accepted at launch. Crypto trading platform KuCoin is betting big on Australia, ramping up investment and unveiling new products designed to help consumers use digital…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Recent filings with the SEC suggest the Binance Coin (BNB) may be the next altcoin to get a spot ETF in the US. In particular, asset management firms VanEck and Grayscale have repeatedly amended their S-1 registration forms, reflecting regulatory guidance and increasing the likelihood of a launch. VanEck Issues 5th BNB ETF Revision As ETF Race Heats Up In a recent post on X, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart shared that VanEck had filed Amendment No. 5 to the S-1 for its VanEck BNB ETF, looking to…

In brief Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs’ joint T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen over $450 million in illicit crypto assets since launching in September 2024. The unit said it intercepted nearly 44% more illicit proceeds in 2025 than the prior year, targeting crimes ranging from terrorist financing and drug trafficking to violent crimes like kidnapping and extortion. The crackdown comes as global illicit crypto flows hit a record $158 billion last year, per TRM Labs. A financial crimes unit formed by three major cryptocurrency firms announced Thursday that it has frozen more than $450 million in illicit digital assets…

In brief Arc is a blockchain built by USDC issuer Circle for stablecoin-focused applications. It uses USDC for gas, features a built-in FX engine, and enables opt-in privacy. The mainnet beta is expected to launch in 2026, plus an ARC token has been announced. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has launched a new blockchain platform called Arc. Unlike blockchains like Ethereum or Solana, Arc is a layer-1 network designed specifically to support stablecoin-based applications.Stablecoins are tokens whose value is tied to fiat currencies such as the dollar. Arc is Circle’s effort to address the infrastructure challenges that limit…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom. According to market analyst Crypto Chan on X, historical MVRV data reinforces this outlook, indicating that BTC could be positioning for a final leg down before establishing a more sustainable price floor. Bitcoin MVRV…

In brief Researchers found AI agents often carried out unsafe or irrational tasks while staying focused on completing the assignment. The study identified a behavior called “blind goal-directedness,” where AI systems prioritize finishing tasks over recognizing potential risks or problems. Researchers warned that the issue could become more serious as AI agents gain access to emails, cloud services, financial tools, and workplace systems. AI agents designed to autonomously operate like human users often continue carrying out tasks even when the instructions become dangerous, contradictory, or irrational, according to researchers from UC Riverside, Microsoft Research, Microsoft AI Red Team, and Nvidia.In…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 vote, and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) says the vote’s most enduring effect may be the signal that Washington is building a defined regulatory framework for digital assets.The bill still needs a Senate floor vote, and Democrats have raised objections around anti-money-laundering provisions and political conflicts of interest, while banks and crypto firms have yet to agree on how to treat stablecoin rewards.Those disputes are live, but NCA says the committee advance already sends a message that ordinary consumers need to hear.Ali…

In brief Kraken will migrate its wrapped Bitcoin product, kBTC, from LayerZero to Chainlink’s interoperability protocol. The asset maintains a market cap of more than $260 million, and Kraken said it will use Chainlink for future wrapped assets, as well. LayerZero admitted it “made a mistake” with Kelp DAO’s setup, which was exploited for $292 million in April. Crypto exchange Kraken is the latest firm to ditch LayerZero’s cross-chain interoperability technology following its role in last month’s $292 million Kelp DAO exploit. As a result, the firm will migrate its existing wrapped Bitcoin product, kBTC, to Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol (CCIP).…