This Week in Crypto Law (May 2, 2026)

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed S.163 into law this week, enacting one of the most wide-ranging state-level crypto protection bills in the country. South Carolina Lawmakers Back Crypto Bill 110-1, McMaster Signs It Into Law The legislation, formally designated R131 and adding Chapter 47 to Title 34 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, […]

Following parliament’s approval of its first digital asset legal framework, Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority is establishing a strict regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies. Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Service Providers Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined how its upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading, token issuance and digital investment platforms, following Parliament’s recent approval […]

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that China and Europe are actively competing with the United States for leadership in cryptocurrency and digital asset development, urging Congress to accelerate pending crypto legislation. US Cannot Afford to Fall Behind China and Europe, Says Lummis Speaking on the state of U.S. crypto policy, Senator Lummis, one of […]

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Citi warned Monday that Bitcoin faces an outsized quantum computing threat, with up to 6.9 million BTC already vulnerable. Citi analyst Alex Saunders warned in a May 18 digital asset research note that accelerating quantum computing advances are shortening the…

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A sharp reversal saw bitcoin funds snap a six-week inflow streak, recording $1 billion in net outflows. Ether products also remained under pressure, while XRP and solana ETFs emerged as relative bright spots, continuing to attract fresh institutional capital. Franklin and Bitwise Drive XRP ETF Gains as Bitcoin Sentiment Weakens The mood in digital asset […]

Standard Chartered's acquisition enhances its competitive edge in the growing institutional crypto custody market, aligning with regulatory trends. The post Standard Chartered moves to take full control of Zodia Custody’s digital asset business appeared first on Crypto Briefing.