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ConsenSys filed a comment letter with the SEC requesting a safe harbor for providers of self-custodial, user-directed interfaces (such as MetaMask), arguing that a gap in the…
May 11, 2026 — ConsenSys filed a comment letter with the SEC requesting a safe harbor for providers of self-custodial, user-directed interfaces (such as MetaMask), arguing that a gap in the SEC's new crypto framework leaves such providers in an unclear regulatory position regarding broker-dealer registration requirements.

Edge City published a village overview and map for Edge Esmeralda 2026, detailing the spaces reserved in Healdsburg, California for the month-long popup village running May…
May 13, 2026 — Edge City published a village overview and map for Edge Esmeralda 2026, detailing the spaces reserved in Healdsburg, California for the month-long popup village running May 30–June 27, 2026.

EFF, alongside ACLU affiliates and NACDL, filed an amicus brief in the U.S.
May 11, 2026 — EFF, alongside ACLU affiliates and NACDL, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit arguing that Fourth Amendment warrants are required for all electronic device searches at U.S. borders — both manual and forensic. Oral arguments had taken place on May 8.

Bio Protocol (bio.xyz) hosted a live demo of its BIOS AI Scientist platform, showcasing new biotech tool integrations, segmentation capabilities, and a preview of upcoming…
May 12, 2026 — Bio Protocol (bio.xyz) hosted a live demo of its BIOS AI Scientist platform, showcasing new biotech tool integrations, segmentation capabilities, and a preview of upcoming releases; the demo was announced via the @BioProtocol channel on May 11, 2026.

Edge City announced a metabolomics partnership with Enveda offering attendees a rare look at their own biology through blood analysis during Edge Esmeralda 2026.
May 11, 2026 — Edge City announced a metabolomics partnership with Enveda offering attendees a rare look at their own biology through blood analysis during Edge Esmeralda 2026.

Filecoin Foundation hosted the eighth Filecoin Plus community call of 2026, covering Inactive Allocator Pathways (of 93 approved allocators only ~19 showed 2026 activity; inactive…
May 12, 2026 — Filecoin Foundation hosted the eighth Filecoin Plus community call of 2026, covering Inactive Allocator Pathways (of 93 approved allocators only ~19 showed 2026 activity; inactive allocators to be sunset but can reapply), DataCap refreshes (including a 2.5 PiB approval for Cinevault), and updates on the DeStore encrypted transmission and storage initiative.
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