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The short answer, if you’re looking at the CLARITY Act as it is and not at the speculative sentiment around it in the market, is — not really. However, if signed into law, its main value for bitcoin would be protection against pol
Ethereum researchers say EIP-8411 cut simulated 1 MiB payload propagation below one second using segmented gossip and Merkle proofs.
Brent crude rose to $106.83 a barrel, while Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 and most major tokens fell, amid rising Treasury yields and higher odds of a Fed rate hike.
The planned rule would cover advisers and investment companies and clarify digital-asset custody, following the withdrawal of a separate 2023 proposal.
The number of crypto millionaires worldwide has fallen to 135,694 as the digital asset market contracted to $2.6 trillion, while Bitcoin still accounts for more than two thirds of people holding at least $1 million in crypto.
MOEX will launch perpetual futures tied to BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and TRX indexes on Sept. 22 for qualified investors, settled in rubles.
The crypto market is up on Tuesday, August 25, holding near $2.66 trillion after an upmove that began on August 14 and a rally that took full shape on August 18. Short squeezes have powered the climb, forcing bearish traders to bu
Hong Kong has laid out plans to expand regulated stablecoin trading, tokenized real world assets and digital bond infrastructure as part of its 2026 Policy Address, while preparing round‑the‑clock central bank digital currency set
Tokenized stock total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surged 1,961% over the past year to $247.8 million, with most of the value concentrated on three chains and primarily used in liquidity pools and lending markets.
Column has launched four new financial infrastructure products spanning stablecoins, card issuing, global banking and multicurrency accounts, giving fintech companies access to the services through a single banking platform.
Upbit delayed the start of JPYC trading by three hours on Sept. 17, moving the yen‑backed stablecoin’s launch from noon to 3 p.m. KST across KRW, BTC and USDT markets, while PYUSD kept its original noon schedule.
Anchorage Digital has added institutional custody support for Etherlink and seven assets issued on the Tezos layer 2 network, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium.
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The Celsius bankruptcy estate alleges BitMEX wrongfully liquidated and seized more than 6,300 BTC during the March 2020 market crash, filing a lawsuit just days before BitMEX’s planned exchange shutdown.
The committee voted 28‑21 to report H.R. 8957, establishing a 20‑year holding period for Bitcoin placed in a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and directing a budget‑neutral study of future acquisitions.
Two House committees approved legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and to clarify federal tax rules for digital assets, following a Senate setback on the CLARITY Act.
The FCA has published final guidance defining which crypto businesses will need authorization under the U.K.’s incoming regulatory regime. The clarity removes a major uncertainty for firms, but a separate problem remains: U.K. ban
Zcash surged 23% to around $1,369 while Bitcoin hovered above $76,000, as the Federal Reserve’s first interest‑rate increase since 2023 was broadly priced in and markets rebounded.
Galaxy Research reports that crypto and blockchain venture investment rose to $5.683 billion in Q2 2026, driven by later‑stage rounds and U.S. companies.
Orlen’s covert November 2023 plan to buy discounted Venezuelan crude with Tether collapsed, leaving up to $424 million unaccounted for after USDT was transferred on USB drives.
Client estimates already disagree, while daily key rotation could weaken the public traces used to detect concentrated risk.
Seven Democratic senators say the failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will not end efforts to establish a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets. The lawmakers pledged to continue bipartisan negotiations aimed at passing t
Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023, but 16 of 18 officials expect at least one more hike before the end of the year.
The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point, yet Bitcoin rose and other crypto assets showed mixed reactions, highlighting the role of pre‑priced expectations and sector‑specific drivers.
Circle has scheduled the public launch of Arc for Sept. 16, giving USDC a network where the same dollar balance can fund both payments and transaction fees.
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP’s U.S. regulatory status remains clear after a 2023 court ruling and a March SEC‑CFTC interpretation that label XRP a digital commodity.
A House committee has moved forward with legislation to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, formalizing a plan for permanent bitcoin holdings.
The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 passed the House Financial Services Committee, proposing a 20‑year lock‑up for Bitcoin seized by the government and establishing reporting and audit requirements.
Ethereum (ETH) fell about 3% after the Senate rejected the Clarity Act, triggering short‑term selling pressure while longer‑term supply dynamics remain supportive.
Ripple says the CLARITY Act’s failure does not alter XRP’s established legal position or disrupt its business. The company is emphasizing continued demand across payments, stablecoins, and institutional markets while broader U.S.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point, prompting a brief spike in Bitcoin before it settled lower, while Zcash jumped nearly 19% to $1,383.
Publicly traded Bitcoin miners have contracted more than 4 GW of AI and high‑performance computing capacity worth over $100 billion, yet only about 550 MW is currently generating revenue.
The legislation would exempt qualifying crypto transaction fees from gain‑or‑loss calculations and limit tax‑loss deductions on tokens that are sold and quickly repurchased.
Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin’s institutional growth can continue despite the CLARITY Act stalling in Congress, citing ongoing regulator rulemaking and expanding bank custody and lending.
The Financial Conduct Authority has published final guidance, outlining application deadlines and the scope of activities that will require UK authorization under a crypto regulatory framework that starts in October 2027.
Bitcoin price traded near $76,200 after a volatile week as the failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase kept pressure on the market. Technical indicators now point to resistance near $78,600, while liquidati
Despite the Senate’s rejection of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto outlook remains positive, citing ongoing SEC and CFTC rulemaking and continued business momentum.
XRP fell more than 8% after the Senate blocked a key crypto bill, even as the token’s existing US regulatory treatment remained intact.
Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX for the return of 6,360.17 Bitcoin, worth about $495 million, over forced liquidations carried out during the March 2020 COVID market crash.
ERA’s new mobile app for iOS and Android adds portfolio management, swaps and dApp access across 14 networks while keeping private keys confined to the hardware wallet.
Zoomex’s TradFi Zone adds USDT‑margined ETF perpetual contracts, letting users trade broad‑market, sector and leveraged ETF exposure 24/7 on the same platform used for crypto derivatives.
Bitcoin and ether whipsawed on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve unanimously raised its target rate by 0.25 percentage points, its first hike in more than three years.
X is turning Cashtags into a more direct bridge between market conversation and trade execution. U.S. users can now move from a stock or crypto ticker on the platform to a participating brokerage or exchange with a single tap.
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 10357) with a 38‑5 vote, moving the first federal tax framework for digital assets toward full‑House consideration.
Solana’s V1 transaction format, live on Sept. 15, expands transaction payloads to 4,096 bytes, while a slot‑time reduction to 250 ms is slated for Sept. 18, as the network processes record‑high transaction volumes and revenue.
The Financial Conduct Authority released final guidance detailing which crypto activities will need authorization, as firms prepare for the UK’s new digital asset regulatory regime.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said they will move forward with crypto regulations despite the Senate’s rejection of the CLARITY Act.
Bitcoin fell 3.2% to $75,702, breaking below the $77,100 range floor. Futures open interest recovered while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $450.4 million of net outflows, indicating limited spot demand.
The upcoming Bitcoin Core 32.0 release moves into its final testing phase, introducing faster block verification and updated wallet payment preparation mechanisms.
Korea Blockchain Week 2026 with Upbit (KBW2026), Asia’s leading digital asset conference, has unveiled its partner lineup, bringing together major players across exchanges, blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins and institutional
A 1.47 million‑contract IBIT options book creates a potential price‑sensitivity zone for Bitcoin as the Fed’s rate decision and the September 18 options expiry occur within days of each other.
The Federal Reserve implemented its first rate hike since 2023, a move that was largely priced in by markets. Bitcoin traded around $75,826, while other major cryptocurrencies showed mixed performance.
The Senate’s inability to invoke cloture on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has moved the focus of U.S. crypto regulation from Congress to the SEC and CFTC, prompting founders and investors to adjust strategies while Bitcoin
With the Senate voting down the Clarity Act, the SEC and CFTC say they will move forward with regulations using existing authority, aiming to provide certainty for investors and innovators.
A bipartisan House committee vote advanced legislation that would reshape federal tax rules for stablecoins, staking, crypto lending and digital asset transactions.
Bitcoin’s price oscillated between $75,000 and $76,000 following a market slide triggered by the failed passage of the CLARITY Act in Congress. Investors are awaiting an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, where prediction mar
Two former Robinhood engineers are accused of using confidential token‑listing information to profit from perpetual futures on the decentralized platform Hyperliquid, facing up to 30 years in prison.
The committee voted 38‑5 to move the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act forward, establishing a baseline federal tax regime for cryptocurrencies and directing the Treasury to create a voluntary disclosure program.
Celsius sues five BitMEX entities for 6,360 Bitcoin lost in the 2020 crash, days before the exchange shuts trading.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins said their agencies will rely on current powers to bring regulatory certainty to the crypto market after the Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act.