CRYPTO BREAKING NEWS! (May 17, 2026)

✦ Michael Saylor advocates for bi-monthly dividends on STRC perpetual preferred shares to establish a 100-dollar standard in the digital credit sector

✦ China Telecom initiates trial commercial token plans focusing on a Token plus Connectivity plus Security framework for enterprises and individuals

✦ SBI and Rakuten Securities in Japan prepare to launch cryptocurrency investment trust products once the regulatory framework is established

✦ BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino advocates for a holistic approach to the global monetary system including CBDCs and stablecoins

✦ US lawmakers officially release the crypto market structure bill text aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets