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Socket Security researchers uncovered TrapDoor Malware, a supply-chain attack targeting crypto and AI developers through malicious open-source packages. The campaign affected npm, PyPI, and Crates.io ecosystems while attempting to steal credentials, wallet data, and developer access tokens.

Stablecoins and crypto regulation dominated the week’s biggest developments between May 18 and May 20. U.S. regulators reviewed fintech payment access while European banks, regulators, and infrastructure providers accelerated stablecoin and MiCA-related initiatives across the region.

The SEC is reportedly preparing a framework that could allow blockchain-based versions of public stocks to trade through crypto infrastructure. The move comes as Nasdaq, NYSE, and DTCC explore tokenized market systems, raising new questions about ownership rights, investor protection, and market oversight.

Arbitrum DAO has approved the release of roughly $71 million in ETH recovered after the Kelp DAO exploit despite an active U.S. legal challenge. The dispute has evolved into a broader debate over DAO governance, legal liability, and whether decentralized protocols become legally accountable once they take custody of frozen assets.

CoinDesk’s April 2026 report shows stablecoins and tokenized assets continuing to expand despite broader market uncertainty. The data highlights rising institutional adoption, stronger USDT dominance, and accelerating growth in tokenized Treasuries and on-chain financial infrastructure.