# NuseReal
Nuse for internationalists
What will happen in crypto if the Clarity Act passes (LINK) — 20 May 2026
— Tokens whose value derives from a sufficiently decentralized blockchain qualify as commodities, while tokens sold through investment contracts to fund development qualify as securities. The SEC and CFTC issued joint interpretive guidance on March 17, classifying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and 12 other crypto assets as digital commodities. Under the bill, exchanges and brokers that handle digital commodities must register with the CFTC.
— The Clarity Act also addresses the $323 billion stablecoin market. Passive yield on stablecoin balances is banned under the bill's current formulation, meaning crypto platforms can no longer offer interest-like returns for holding dollar-backed stablecoins. But the bill includes a compromise that preserves activity-based rewards for stablecoin capital tied to transactions, payments, staking, or liquidity provision.
WHO honours four global health leaders for lifetime contributions to public health: Dr Tore Godal, Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, Dr Mike Ryan, and Dr Heba Elsewedy (LINK) — 19 May 2026
UN Habitat: From favelas to informal settlements, new UN report points to housing solutions that work (LINK) — 19 May 2026
UN: Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku (LINK) — 18 May 2026
Catchup: Azerbaijan hosts record-breaking World Urban Forum in Baku (LINK) — 17 May 2026
— More than 40,000 participants from 182 countries have registered for the event, making it the largest edition in the forum's history. Government officials, urban planners, investors, academics and representatives from international organizations and civil society are participating in discussions on sustainable urbanization, climate resilience, affordable housing, digital transformation and the development of environmentally friendly cities.
