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Lead Senate Republican Lummis rejects Democratic counteroffer as Clarity Act vote nears
Senate Republicans reject a Democratic counteroffer on the Clarity Act's ethics provision, jeopardizing the bill's first procedural vote.
Bitcoin ETF inflows are back, but BlackRock is carrying the market into the Fed meeting
Bitcoin ETF inflows resumed, led by BlackRock and Fidelity, ahead of a key Fed meeting that will test the sustainability of the rebound.
European Central Bank calls for merchants to participate in digital euro pilot
The ECB is calling on eurozone merchants to join a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027 to test online and offline payments.
Clarity Act's odds of passing plunge as Republicans reject Democrats' counter-proposal
The Clarity Act's chances of passing fell sharply after Republicans rejected Democrats' counter-proposal before a key Senate vote.
CLARITY Act chances sink below 20% as Senate’s path to 60 votes narrows
The CLARITY Act's odds of passing the Senate have fallen below 20% as Republicans struggle to secure 60 votes amid Democratic demands and internal divisions.
A hacker turned 25 cents of bitcoin into 46 billion fake BTC tokens on a DeFi bridge
A hacker exploited two bugs in the Symbiosis Bitcoin Bridge to mint 46.1 billion unbacked syBTC from a 330-satoshi deposit.
USDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT
A Polish energy giant lost $230M in a failed oil deal with Venezuela where payments were made in USDT stablecoin.
A $10 Billion Bank Collapse Is Now Shaking Brazil’s Election
The collapse of Banco Master has escalated into a Supreme Court scandal and is now influencing Brazil's presidential election campaign.
Standard Chartered expects Arbitrum's ARB rising 70-fold to $10 citing Robinhood Chain revenue
Standard Chartered forecasts ARB token reaching $10 by 2030, citing Robinhood Chain revenue, though holders lack direct claims.
XRP’s path back to $2 now hinges on whether the Senate passes the CLARITY Act
XRP's recovery to $2 depends on the U.S. Senate passing the CLARITY Act, which could provide a crucial market catalyst.
Richard Teng Says Binance Is Not Accused: So Why the $61 Million Seizure?
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng states the exchange is not accused in a US DOJ forfeiture case seeking $61M linked to illicit Iranian oil sales.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers: Inflation Outlook, Bond Stress and BTC vs Gold
Jack Mallers argues both Fed hikes and cuts lead to inflation, making Bitcoin the fastest horse amid US debt and bond stress.
Will the Clarity Act Pass the Senate? | Connor Brown, Bitcoin Policy Institute
The Clarity Act faces a critical Senate cloture vote requiring 60 votes, with 7-9 Democrats needed to pass digital asset regulation.
A DeFi giant that once held $3 billion is now proposing to wind itself down
DeFi platform Balancer is proposing a shutdown after a $128M exploit and failed recovery efforts reduced its TVL from over $3B to $58M.
To ensure permanent economic innovation, we must pass the Clarity Act now
A U.S. Congressman argues for the urgent passage of the Clarity Act to create a clear regulatory framework for the digital asset industry.
House committee releases sweeping crypto tax bill ahead of Wednesday markup
A House committee has released a comprehensive cryptocurrency tax bill for a markup this Wednesday.
Standard Chartered sees Arbitrum at $10 by end-2030, up 70-fold
Standard Chartered forecasts Arbitrum's ARB token could reach $10 by 2030, representing a 70-fold increase from current levels.
Bitcoin needs to reach $82,900 to outrun a looming miner margin squeeze
Bitcoin must reach approximately $82,900 to offset a projected 4.7% difficulty increase and maintain miner revenue.
Ether, solana, XRP likely to gain if Clarity Act progresses
A procedural Senate vote on the Clarity Act could boost crypto, with ether, Solana, and XRP seen as key beneficiaries.
How Poland's $424 Million Venezuela Oil Deal Went Wrong After USDT Payments
Poland's state refiner Orlen lost $424 million after its intermediary used USDT to pay for Venezuelan oil that was never delivered.
Velocity extends Series A to $48M at $200M valuation with backing from Visa, Circle, and Ripple
Stablecoin payments startup Velocity raised $10M more, bringing its Series A to $48M and its valuation to $200M.
Why banks should stop worrying and learn to love the Clarity Act
The Clarity Act could be the biggest win for banks, not crypto companies, by providing regulatory certainty for digital assets.
Bitcoin gives back Monday's gain as Clarity Act odds fade on Polymarket
Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $76,862, reversing Monday's rally as Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act passing this year halved due to a Democratic counterproposal.
How a simple coding mistake let a hacker drain $7.8 million from a crypto wallet
A flawed authorization check in a helper contract allowed an attacker to move $7.8 million from a Gnosis Safe wallet.
Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC eyes $16 million gold dealer deal to fund bitcoin buy
Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC proposes acquiring precious metals dealer Direct Bullion for $16 million to fund bitcoin purchases.
US House crypto tax package omits mining, staking reward deferral
A US House crypto tax bill excludes a provision allowing miners and stakers to defer tax on rewards until sale.
Bitget Expands Open API to Global CFD Markets
Bitget has extended its Open API to support Contracts for Difference (CFDs), allowing traders to access global markets like gold and forex alongside crypto.
Ethereum, Base wallet standards talks fail, Ethlabs researcher says
Talks between Ethereum and Base to agree on a shared account abstraction standard have failed, an Ethlabs researcher says, leading both networks to pursue separate standards.
The US Bitcoin reserve faces a crucial bipartisan test Wednesday
A key committee vote on a bill to formally establish a US Bitcoin reserve will test bipartisan support for government-held crypto.
Ex DeepMind Researcher Joins Growing Chorus Warning About Superintelligence Risk
A former DeepMind safety researcher warns that AI could become superintelligent and pose an existential risk to humanity.
Tonkeeper rebrands as Keeper with support for 7 networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum
Tonkeeper rebrands as Keeper, expanding to support Bitcoin, Ethereum, and five other blockchain networks.
Ark Invest sells $14 million in Circle, trims Coinbase as crypto stocks rally
Ark Invest sold millions in Circle, Coinbase, and other crypto assets as their stock prices rose, aligning with regulatory hopes.
Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after 9 years in business
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx will close on Dec. 22, nine years after its debut, due to mounting security and compliance risks.
Bitcoin short-term holders hit 30-day profit streak as bull-market odds improve: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin short-term holders have been in profit for 30 consecutive days, a key sign of improving bull-market odds.
Gate Integrates Arc Support: Gate Trenches to Exclusively Support 0-Gas Trading
Gate integrates Arc blockchain support, offering 0-gas trading via Gate Trenches and comprehensive Web3 services.
US seeks $61M in USDT allegedly tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales
The US DOJ seeks to seize over $61 million in USDT, alleging the funds were linked to Iranian oil sales violating sanctions.
Bitcoin self-custody creates a massive cost-basis blind spot on your 2026 crypto tax forms
Bitcoin self-custody before a sale can leave a 'blind spot' on 2026 tax forms, where brokers may report sale proceeds but not the mandatory cost basis.
Solana more than triples transaction size limit with mainnet upgrade
Solana's mainnet upgrade increases its transaction size limit from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes, enabling more complex operations.
Proposed stablecoin rules might guarantee your dollar while making you wait a week to spend it
Proposed US regulations could guarantee stablecoin value but impose a seven-day waiting period for redemptions during periods of high demand.
Zama expands confidential Morpho lineup after first vault hits $40 million, launches private swaps on Ethereum
Zama expands its confidential DeFi vaults on Morpho to 16 and launches private swaps on Ethereum to protect user privacy.
CryptoQuant Flags Volume Revival as Another Crack in Bear Market Downtrend
CryptoQuant identifies a surge in August crypto trading volume as an early sign of a new bull phase.
Live updates: Bitcoin slides from nearly $80,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act
Bitcoin fell from near $80,000 as the U.S. Senate began a procedural vote on the Clarity Act crypto regulation bill.
Crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down after 9 years, citing market slump
CoinEx announces closure after 9 years, citing market downturn, regulatory pressures, and operational difficulties.
AMC CEO Called Stock Tokens Fake Equity. Now Robinhood Is Responding
Robinhood promises voting rights and share redemption for stock tokens after AMC CEO criticized them as fake equity.
XRP and XLM Explode 8% as the CLARITY Act Nears Crucial Vote
XRP and XLM prices surged over 8% as the U.S. Senate nears a crucial vote on the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify crypto regulation.
Chip Stocks Sink on AI Slowdown Calls, But Analysts Doubt a Crash Is Near
Chip stocks fell after Anthropic CEO's AI slowdown warning, but analysts remain divided on whether a crash is imminent.
XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade
XRP Ledger's Batch V1.1 upgrade is one validator vote away from activation after developers fixed critical security flaws.
Top 3 Altcoins for the Third Week of September: The Biggest Gainer Has the Weakest Chart
The top three altcoins by weekly gain were Bitway, Venice Token, and Filecoin, with the biggest gainer showing the weakest chart confirmation.
Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury
Strategy spent over $950 million on STRC share buybacks since July, more than double its Bitcoin purchases.
CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats counter GOP’s ‘final’ offer
The odds of the CLARITY Act passing this year plummeted to 16% as key Democratic senators rejected the GOP's revised crypto bill proposal.
Balancer proposes winding down protocol and distributing treasury to BAL holders
Balancer has proposed to wind down its DeFi protocol and distribute its treasury to BAL token holders.
U.S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales
The U.S. DOJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to Iran's black-market oil sales.
Balancer Proposes to Wind Down After Turnaround Plan Fails to Lift Revenue
Balancer proposes to shut down and distribute its treasury after a restructuring plan failed to restore revenue.
Ethereum, Base developers abandon effort to align account abstraction proposals
Ethereum and Base developers ended talks to merge their account abstraction proposals, opting to pursue separate standards due to conflicting priorities.
Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, giving an edge over Ethereum
Solana's new Transaction V1 format triples its maximum transaction size to 4,096 bytes, enabling more complex operations and closing a key gap with Ethereum.
10-Year Yield Crosses 5%: What It Means for Bitcoin and Stocks
The 10-year Treasury yield has hit 5%, increasing borrowing costs and potentially pressuring Bitcoin and stock valuations due to higher opportunity costs.
CoinEx to cease operation after 9 years, citing ‘significant’ crypto contraction
Crypto exchange CoinEx is shutting down due to market downturn, low volumes, and rising compliance costs, concluding a 9-year operation.
Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions
Senate Democrats sent a counterproposal on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, focusing on ethics provisions, ahead of a critical procedural vote.
US DOJ seeks $61 million in crypto proceeds from illicit Iranian oil sales laundered on Binance
The U.S. DOJ is seeking the forfeiture of $61 million in cryptocurrency linked to illicit Iranian oil sales laundered via Binance.
Treasury Firms Stack Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin Through a Jittery September Market
Several crypto treasury firms increased their holdings of ETH, SOL, and BTC despite market uncertainty ahead of a Federal Reserve rate decision.
U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week
A U.S. House committee released a 114-page crypto tax bill addressing key industry issues ahead of a markup hearing.
Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb
Bitcoin's price fell to $77,800 due to uncertainty around the Senate Clarity Act vote and rising oil prices.
Coinbase-backed Base just exposed the uncomfortable truth about Ethereum’s L2s
Ethereum and Base split over account abstraction standards, highlighting structural tensions in the L2 ecosystem.
CoinEx Sets December Deadline for Withdrawals as Exchange Winds Down
CoinEx will shut down by December 22, offering a CET repurchase and closing all services in phases.
Trump Calls AI Fears a Hoax, So Why Did He Meet Altman in Secret?
Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as a hoax, yet previously held a private meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Revised Clarity Act Text Meets Three-Front Pushback Before Senate Vote
The revised Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces opposition from banks, state attorneys general, and Senator Warren ahead of a key Senate procedural vote.
Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers
Ethereum builders debate protocol-backed vs. trusted payments for block building, balancing capital efficiency, risk, and market competition.
Democrats push back on GOP’s ‘final’ CLARITY offer with counterproposal: Politico
Senate Democrats are countering the GOP's final CLARITY Act offer with their own proposal ahead of a key procedural vote.
A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets
A proposed XRPL upgrade could let banks hold XRP for customers, shifting ownership from retail wallets to institutional balance sheets.
Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop
Wall Street's expansion into crypto is expected to continue regardless of whether the Clarity Act passes.