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CLARITY Act Markup Looms as Senate Crypto Bill Faces 60-Vote Hurdle
The CLARITY Act Thursday markup explained is heading into a Senate Banking Committee markup on Thursday, but that is not the same thing as crypto getting regulatory clarity. It is only the first ugly grind through a legislative process that still has several ways to go sideways. Markup is not passage 60 Senate votes are […]
Read MoreJPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Embraces Blockchain
JPMorgan is putting a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, another sign that Wall Street is no longer treating blockchain as a novelty act. JPMorgan filed a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum Ticker: JLTXX under JPMorgan Trust IV Permissioned blockchain setup, not open DeFi 0.16% net expense ratio after waivers BlackRock and JPMorgan are […]
Read MoreTokenized Apple Shares Still Lag Nasdaq on Liquidity and Price Discovery, Kaiko Says
Tokenized Apple shares can trade 24/7 on crypto rails, but Kaiko Research says they still don’t come close to behaving like a real Nasdaq substitute. Liquidity is still brutally thin Order-book depth is far too shallow USDC, USDT, and USD pricing drifts apart Round-the-clock access does not fix bad execution Kaiko Research, in analysis published […]
Read MoreBitcoin Retail Demand Turns Positive as BTC Holds Near $80.7K
Bitcoin retail demand has flipped positive again, but this looks more like a cautious return than a full-on crowd pile-in. On-chain data shows small traders are poking back into BTC after pulling away earlier this year, while short-term holders are feeling less pain as Bitcoin hovers around $80,700. Retail demand: back in positive territory at […]
Read MoreJapan Blockchain Foundation Preps EJPY Yen Stablecoin for B2B Payments on Japan Open Chain
Japan Blockchain Foundation is lining up EJPY, a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin for Japan Open Chain, with Ethereum support also planned. The target is plain enough: build a serious tool for B2B payments, corporate settlements, and other real-money use cases instead of yet another token chasing vibes and exit liquidity. EJPY is being prepared as a […]
Read MoreSquare Brings Bitcoin Payments to 1 Million U.S. Merchants via Lightning Network
Square has turned on Bitcoin payments for roughly one million U.S. merchants, and while that won’t send every latte into sats overnight, it’s still a serious step for Bitcoin payments in the real economy. Roughly 1 million U.S. sellers can now accept Bitcoin through Square Payments use the Lightning Network for faster, cheaper settlement Merchants […]
Read MoreVietnam Targets Regulated Crypto Market Launch by Q3 2026 with Five Firms in Race
Vietnam is moving toward a regulated crypto asset market, with official activity now eyed for as early as Q3 2026. The plan could pull a massive, already-active trading scene out of offshore exchanges and into a domestic framework with real rules, real oversight, and real consequences. Q3 2026 target: Vietnam could see official crypto market […]
Read MoreAlchemy Pay Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program for Payments Push
Alchemy Pay has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, a pretty clear sign that crypto payments are inching further into the mainstream plumbing where real adoption lives. Alchemy Pay joins Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program Focus on crypto payments, stablecoins, and payment rails No product launch date or rollout details announced yet Mastercard’s crypto push keeps expanding […]
Read MoreBitcoin Rebounds Above $81K as ETF Outflows and Clarity Act Vote Loom
Bitcoin has climbed back above $81,000, but that doesn’t mean the coast is clear. ETF outflows, overhead resistance, and a looming US crypto policy vote are still hanging over the market. BTC rebounds above $81K after testing support near $80,000 Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $233.25 million in outflows, signaling caution from institutions The Clarity Act […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Draft Sparks Crypto Lobbying, Ethics Fight and Stablecoin Battle in Congress
Congress has dropped a new 309-page CLARITY Act draft, and the fight over U.S. crypto market structure is now entering its ugliest phase: last-minute lobbying, ethics drama, and a Thursday markup vote that could still go sideways. 309-page draft hits Congress Stablecoin rewards, DeFi, and token rules still unresolved Banks, unions, crypto PACs, and Trump-linked […]
Read MoreBipartisan Opening for CLARITY Act Could Advance U.S. Crypto Regulation
Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn sees a fresh bipartisan opening for the CLARITY Act, a sign that Washington may finally be moving toward real U.S. crypto regulation instead of the usual parade of posturing, turf wars, and bureaucratic brain fog. Alex Thorn sees a bipartisan opening for the CLARITY Act The bill could revive U.S. crypto […]
Read MoreKraken and Franklin Templeton Expand Tokenized Assets Push with xStocks and BENJI Integration
Kraken’s parent company Payward has teamed up with Franklin Templeton to push tokenized assets deeper into institutional finance, with retail access possibly following later if regulators stop acting like progress is a controlled substance. Payward + Franklin Templeton: A major TradFi and crypto partnership xStocks traction: Reportedly over $30 billion in trading volume since launching […]
Read MoreSenate CLARITY Act Markup Turns Into Crypto War Over Stablecoins and Bank Access
The Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act markup is turning into a legislative brawl, with more than 100 amendments filed and crypto once again under heavy fire from the usual suspects in Washington. 100+ amendments are now in play Elizabeth Warren is leading a broad anti-crypto push Jack Reed and Tina Smith are targeting stablecoin yields […]
Read MoreEthereum Pushes Clear Signing Standard to Kill Blind Signing Scams
Ethereum is finally taking a serious swing at one of crypto’s worst security habits: blind signing. Backed by the Ethereum Foundation and major wallet providers, a new clear signing standard is designed to turn unreadable transaction blobs into human-readable prompts before users hit confirm, making it harder for scammers, drainers, and phishing kits to turn […]
Read MoreCrypto Clarity Gains Steam as BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy Push Onchain Growth
Washington is finally inching toward the crypto clarity the industry has been demanding, while the biggest names in finance keep building onchain products whether lawmakers are ready or not. Democrats may not block a crypto market-structure bill BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Coinbase are expanding tokenized finance Bitcoin treasury buying keeps tightening supply Compliance, surveillance, and […]
Read MoreSenate Draft CLARITY Act Boosts Bitcoin Self-Custody, Squeezes Stablecoins
The Senate Banking Committee has released a 309-page draft of the CLARITY Act, a sweeping U.S. crypto regulation proposal that could give Bitcoin legal breathing room while putting stablecoins on a much shorter leash. Bitcoin-friendly: self-custody gets explicit protection Stablecoins restricted: no yield or interest just for holding DeFi conditionally protected: if it is truly […]
Read MoreBitcoin Holds Above $80K as Miners Send 50,000 BTC to Binance
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000, but miners are sending a chunky wave of coins to Binance, and that can pile real supply pressure onto the market if demand starts getting sleepy. Bitcoin price: around $80,700 Miner deposits to Binance: roughly 50,000 BTC since the start of May Big question: Can buyers absorb the supply? Key […]
Read MoreBinance Says AI Blocked $10.53B in Crypto Scam Losses as Fraud Rises
Binance says its AI security systems have blocked millions of scam attempts and stopped billions in potential losses as crypto fraud gets faster, cheaper, and uglier by the day. $10.53 billion in claimed losses prevented since early 2025 Nearly 23 million scam and phishing attempts blocked in Q1 2026 More than 5 million users reportedly […]
Read MoreBitget Pushes AI-Native Universal Exchange Model, Messari Says
Bitget is trying to make AI the operating layer of its exchange, not just a shiny add-on for marketing slides and conference panels. Messari calls Bitget’s model a “Universal Exchange (UEX)” AI now spans trading, execution, communication, and developer access The pitch is fewer tools, less friction, and more automation The danger is obvious: fast […]
Read MorePEPE Eyes $0.000007 as AlphaPepe Pushes AI BNB Chain DEX Ambitions
PEPE is getting another speculative pulse, with whale buying and ETF chatter putting a fresh $0.000007 target back on traders’ screens, while AlphaPepe is pitching an AI-powered BNB Chain DEX as a shot at PancakeSwap’s throne. PEPE near $0.0000037 as whale accumulation returns Canary Capital spot ETF filing still under SEC review $0.0000041, $0.0000055, and […]
Read MoreBitcoin Holds $82K as XRP, SHIB, TON and ZEC Flash Breakout Signals
Bitcoin Holds Near $82,000 as XRP, SHIB, TON, and ZEC Flash Breakout Heat Bitcoin is still holding a bullish structure after rejection near $82,000, while XRP, Shiba Inu, Toncoin, and Zcash are each showing very different kinds of upside pressure. The market looks strong, but it is also sitting close to levels where enthusiasm can […]
Read MoreBitcoin Holds $80K Support as Traders Eye $90K on Hot CPI and CLARITY Act Vote
Bitcoin is holding above a key support zone after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, and that stubborn price action has traders eyeing a potential run toward 90,000 if momentum keeps building. Matt Mena of 21Shares says the market already absorbed the macro shock, while Washington’s next move on the CLARITY Act could be the bigger spark. […]
Read MorePoland Weighs Crypto Ban as Sejm Battles Over KNF Powers and MiCA Enforcement
Poland’s crypto regulation fight has turned into a messy showdown, with four rival bills, a fresh push for a total ban, and a debate over whether the country’s financial watchdog should be armed with serious enforcement teeth or a bureaucratic hammer. Four competing crypto bills are under review in Poland’s Sejm KNF powers over account […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Could Be Bullish for Bitcoin as Banks Push Deeper Into Crypto
Crypto Veteran Says CLARITY Act Could Be Very Bullish for Bitcoin — And Banks May Love It Too A revised draft of the US Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act is getting attention for one big reason: it could give Bitcoin clearer legal footing in the United States while also opening the door for banks to […]
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