At the end of last week, after months of quiet stalemate, Senate negotiators finally resolved the single most contentious issue blocking progress on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (the “CLARITY Act”): whether and how stablecoin holders may earn “yield.” The long-awaited compromise was brokered by Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – May 4, 2026
In this issue:
- Traditional Financial Firms and Crypto Companies Launch Stablecoin Initiatives
- Crypto Companies Announce Acquisitions, AI Integrations, Proof of Reserves
- U.S. Companies Announce Tokenization Initiatives
- BIS Publishes Report on Cryptoasset Intermediaries, Policy Approaches
- USDT Issuer Freezes $344M Linked to Illicit Activity; Scam Centers Targeted
- April 2026 Losses to Crypto Hacks Reach Almost $630M; AI
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – April 27, 2026
In this issue:
- Financial Institutions Announce Crypto Trading, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins
- Announcements Detail U.S. Crypto Exchange Investment, Acquisition
- U.S. Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Sell Over 32,000 BTC in 2026 Q1
- SEC Charges Crypto Asset Securities Offering; NYAG Sues Prediction Markets
- Kelp DAO Bridge Exploited for $292 Million; Arbitrum Freezes Stolen Funds
- DeFi Protocol Hacked; New
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AI Governance Policy: Business Needs Before the Next Insurance Renewal
An AI governance policy defines how AI is managed across the organization. It is the starting point for meeting current insurance expectations and reducing underwriting friction. Underwriters no longer accept informal oversight. They expect a documented system showing where AI is used, how it is approved, and who is accountable for its operation.
At a minimum, this includes…
AI Insurance Requirements: Insurance May Not Cover Your AI Failures
AI compliance and insurance are now directly connected. Most companies assume their existing insurance covers AI-related risks. That assumption became wrong in 2026. The “silent AI” era is over. Until recently, AI risks were absorbed into existing policies because nothing explicitly excluded them. Coverage existed by default, not by design.
AI insurance requirements changed when insurers…
Bill Seeks to Expand Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems
On April 23, 2026, Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives entitled the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act. The bill seeks to modernize the payment system by allowing qualified nonbank financial companies, including certain FinTech and digital asset businesses, to directly access Federal…
How Similar Is “Substantially Similar”? Treasury’s Principles for Evaluating State Stablecoin Regimes Under the GENIUS Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken a significant step in implementing the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework. On April 1, Treasury released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Treasury NPRM”) to implement Section 4(c) of the Act, establishing broad‑based principles for determining whether a State‑level stablecoin regulatory regime is “substantially similar” to the federal regulatory framework…
Weekly Blockchain Blog – April 20, 2026
In this issue:
- Crypto and Traditional Financial Markets Converge Through Tech Integrations
- Crypto Companies Announce DeFi Integrations
- SEC Staff Statement Addresses Registration for Crypto ‘Covered User Interfaces’
- Competing Reports Address Stablecoin Yield Prohibition, Effect on Bank Lending
- DOJ to Compensate OneCoin Victims, USSS Action Targets ‘Approval Phishing’
- Crypto Hacks Continue, Ethereum Foundation Establishes Security Program
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What is a Termination for Convenience (T4C) Clause?
Termination for convenience allows one party to end a contract without proving breach. In SaaS and B2B agreements, this clause gives a customer the ability to exit based on shifting business needs such as budget changes, internal restructuring, or vendor replacement.
The clause changes how risk is allocated. The terminating party does not need to show non-performance. It only needs to follow the contract terms, which usually include notice requirements and payment obligations tied to work already performed. …
USPTO Trademark Renewal Process: Why Missing a Deadline Means Losing Your Brand
The trademark renewal process is crucial. A federal trademark registration remains valid only if the owner files the required maintenance documents on time. If those filings are missed, the USPTO cancels the registration.
That outcome is immediate and difficult to reverse. A missed deadline can eliminate nationwide rights tied to the registration. While some common…