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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.
DOJ Seeks to Seize $61M in Iran Oil Funds From Binance Accounts It Vouched For
The US DOJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize $61M in crypto from Binance accounts linked to illicit Iranian oil sales.
SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it
SEC Chair Paul Atkins urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act but stated the SEC's crypto regulatory agenda will proceed regardless.
Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net
Circle's Arc launch involves major Wall Street firms as validators but clarifies they are not liable for third-party application failures.
U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act
Senator Lummis states Democrats are still seeking changes to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, calling the current proposal final.
If Sam Bankman-Fried Left Prison Today, He'd Be Poor Forever, Lawyer Says
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer argues his $11 billion fine violates the Eighth Amendment, leaving him perpetually impoverished.
XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days
XRP-linked asset deposits in Firelight's vault can earn yield from DeFi coverage premiums, but withdrawals could take 30-60 days and risk claim-related losses.
Where the Clarity Act stands ahead of Tuesday’s Senate vote
The U.S. Senate is voting on the Clarity Act, a major crypto bill facing last-minute revisions on ethics, developer protections, and stablecoin rewards.
Robinhood plans share redemptions, voting rights for stock tokens, after criticism
Robinhood announced plans to add share redemptions and voting rights to its stock tokens following criticism over investor ownership rights.
Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Data Breach
Swiss Bitcoin Pay temporarily shut down servers after a data breach exposed customer emails, addresses, and hashed passwords.
Kraken brings DeFi yield to tokenized stocks and ETFs
Kraken launches onchain yield vaults for tokenized stocks and ETFs, generating returns via DeFi lending protocols.
Aave V4 proposal would put DAO funds first in line to absorb lending losses
An Aave V4 proposal would use DAO funds to absorb initial bad debt losses before volunteer underwriters in specific lending markets.
Mallers: Bitcoin and AI Could Give Humans Back Their Time
Jack Mallers argues that Bitcoin and AI can free humans from the destructive effects of bad money, allowing them to reclaim time for creativity.
Robinhood Chain’s rapid growth is being driven by 4 key factors, analyst says
Analyst Mark Palmer attributes Robinhood Chain's rapid growth to its brand, permissionless design, subsidized fees, and a memecoin-equity flywheel.
TRON’s quantum plan could leave some wallets able to pay but unable to replace their keys
TRON's quantum-resistant design may restrict some wallets' ability to replace keys after a signing scheme is disabled.
UK regulators to develop tokenization roadmap after industry feedback
The UK FCA and Bank of England will create a tokenization roadmap following industry consultation on tokenized financial markets.
White House crypto adviser feels 'very good' ahead of Senate Clarity Act vote on Tuesday
The White House crypto adviser is optimistic about the Senate's procedural vote on the Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill to regulate the crypto industry federally.
Grayscale Just Made XRP 26% of Its New Portfolio for Advisors
Grayscale launched a new model portfolio for financial advisors, making XRP its second-largest holding at 26.11%.
India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next
India's SEBI launched a tokenized bond pilot for institutional issuances using atomic settlement, with retail access planned for a later stage.
White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise
The White House crypto adviser stated President Trump compromised on historic ethics provisions in the Clarity Act crypto bill to gain bipartisan support.
Lummis Credits Trump for Ethics Deal as Clarity Act Faces Tuesday Vote
Senator Lummis credits Trump for agreeing to strict ethics rules to advance the Clarity Act, which will be voted on Tuesday.
CLARITY Act’s ‘final’ deal is already breaking down before tomorrow’s Senate vote
Key opposition from banks, Democrats, and state attorneys general is undermining the 'final' compromise on the CLARITY Act ahead of a crucial Senate vote.
Bitcoin production rebounds in August for BitFuFu, edges higher at CleanSpark as Canaan slips
Bitcoin miners BitFuFu and CleanSpark saw increased August production, while Canaan's output declined for a third straight month.
Banks escalate stablecoin rewards fight as Senate prepares for a Clarity Act vote
Eight U.S. banking groups urge the Senate to tighten Clarity Act restrictions on stablecoin rewards before a vote.
Strive adds 469 Bitcoin to reach 25,000 BTC treasury
Strive purchased 469 Bitcoin for $36.6 million, bringing its corporate treasury to 25,000 BTC.
$55 million Aave stablecoin pool sees just $4.4 million available for withdrawals
Aave's USDT0 pool on Monad has a 6.10% APR, but only $4.4 million of its $55.9 million supply remains unborrowed, limiting withdrawal liquidity.
CLARITY Act faces state AGs opposition ahead of key Senate vote
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general opposes the CLARITY Act, arguing it would weaken their oversight of the crypto industry.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Investment Recommendation Explained w/ Amy Oldenburg
Morgan Stanley's head of digital assets explains the firm's spot Bitcoin ETP and its 0–4% allocation framework for clients.
Bitcoin exchanges can reduce quantum exposure before a network upgrade
Exchanges holding ~1.6M BTC can proactively reduce quantum risk via address hygiene before a future Bitcoin network upgrade.
Strive Snaps Up More Bitcoin, Brings Holdings to 25,000 BTC
Strive purchased 469 more bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 25,000 BTC, worth nearly $2 billion.
This One Stock Looks Bullish Amid Morgan Stanley's 30-Day Crash Warning
Coinbase stock surged despite a Morgan Stanley strategist's warning of a potential market crash within 30 days.
S&P Global backs Kaiko as Series B reaches $110M
S&P Global leads a $110 million Series B funding round for crypto market data provider Kaiko.
Bipartisan group of state attorneys general oppose Clarity Act over federal preemption worry
18 state attorneys general oppose the Clarity Act, fearing it would limit their power to prosecute crypto scams.
Here’s what’s new in the final CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s Senate vote
Senate Republicans released the final, bipartisan draft of the CLARITY Act, incorporating over 120 Democratic demands before a critical Tuesday cloture vote.
Trump Says He Has Criminal Power Over AI Companies: Should Investors Worry?
Trump claimed criminal authority over AI companies, but markets fell, highlighting fears that regulatory threats could chill the AI investment trade.
Strategy Buys Back Stock, Skips Bitcoin Purchase
Strategy repurchased $139 million of its preferred stock instead of buying more Bitcoin last week.
Strive reaches 25,000 BTC milestone with latest $36.6 million purchase
Strive's Bitcoin treasury has hit 25,000 BTC, valued at $1.95 billion, after a recent $36.6 million purchase.
Clarity Act odds surge on prediction markets, but crypto bill still faces long road
The Clarity Act's passage odds have surged in prediction markets, but the crypto bill still faces major hurdles in Congress.
BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield but investors still prefer its $9 billion ETHA fund
BlackRock's staking ETF pays yields but investors still favor its larger, more liquid non-staking fund, ETHA.
NY Attorney General James leads bipartisan push against the Clarity Act ahead of initial Senate vote
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads 17 state AGs in urging Congress to reject the Clarity Act, citing risks to state fraud-fighting power.
DeFi Development Corp expands Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL, sets up $300 million CHAD ATM
DeFi Development Corp. increased its Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL and established a $300 million offering to fund further SOL purchases.
Consensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded focus on AI
Consensus Hong Kong 2027 will focus on institutional digital asset adoption and AI's growing role in the future of money.
Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to
President Trump agreed to stricter ethics rules for the Clarity Act crypto bill, barring officials from issuing digital assets and forcing divestiture.
Kaiko extends Series B funding round to $110 million with S&P Global, BNP Paribas
Kaiko's Series B round is extended to $110 million, led by S&P Global, to build infrastructure for 24/7 digital asset markets.
Another Bitcoin liquidity test arrives with Tuesday’s US tax deadline
The US tax deadline may shift cash from bank reserves, potentially testing Bitcoin liquidity before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
HYPE price could suffer as Binance takes its revenue: Alice Liu
Alice Liu warns HYPE token's price may face pressure as Binance captures revenue from key perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid.
Bitmine adds 27,180 ETH as adviser Tom DeMark sees sharp move in coming weeks
Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum treasury to 5.96 million ETH, with an adviser predicting a sharp upward price move soon.
Michael Burry Calls AI Slowdown a Self-Serving Hype: Is It Really About IPOs?
Michael Burry claims calls for an AI slowdown are self-serving hype, potentially timed to benefit upcoming IPOs from major AI companies.
S&P Global leads strategic investment in crypto data firm Kaiko, extending Series B to $110 million
S&P Global led a $110 million Series B extension for crypto data provider Kaiko, joining a strategic industry working group.
71% of Advisers Plan to Buy More Active ETFs Within 2 Years, MSCI Survey Finds
A survey finds 71% of financial advisers plan to increase active ETF holdings within two years.
Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test
Fed data shows U.S. hedge funds expanded gross assets by $400 billion in Q2, raising indirect risks to Bitcoin ahead of a September FOMC meeting.
Bitmine adds $68 million in ether as Tom Lee sees more upside catalysts ahead
Bitmine purchased 27,180 ether worth $68 million, nearing its 5% supply goal, while Tom Lee cites bullish catalysts.
BlackRock and Visa Will Secure Circle's Arc. But, Meme Coin Traders Plan to Storm It
Circle's new Arc payments chain is launching with major institutional validators, but meme coin traders are targeting it for speculative trading.
Biggest Macro Risk for Bitcoin Presents for the First Time Since 2006
Three central banks tightening simultaneously pose a macro risk to Bitcoin not seen since 2006, when borrowed-money assets fell first.
Wall Street braces for a Monday meltdown – so why is Bitcoin holding near $78,000?
Bitcoin holds above $77,000 amid AI stock selloff and rising oil prices, testing its resilience against broader market stress.
Bitget Marks 8 Years With UEX Vision Built for Perfect Trades
Bitget celebrates its 8th anniversary with its Universal Exchange vision and strategy for future growth.
Strategy repurchases $139 million of STRC shares, leaves bitcoin holdings unchanged
Strategy repurchased $139.3 million of its STRC shares while holding its 845,050 BTC unchanged for a second week.
Dogecoin ETFs struggled for buyers while rival XRP and Solana funds pulled in $3 billion
Dogecoin ETFs attracted minimal investment, while rival XRP and Solana funds gathered billions, highlighting weak demand.
Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP
President Trump agreed to stricter conflict-of-interest rules to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act crypto bill.
FCA considers exempting tokenized gold from fund rules to defend London market
The UK's FCA is exploring a bespoke regulatory regime to exempt tokenized gold from standard fund rules, aiming to preserve London's global gold trading hub.
Live updates: Bitcoin manages small gains as stocks drop on AI concern, oil surges
Bitcoin rose slightly as AI-related stocks fell on development concerns, while oil prices surged.
EU cyber rules put crypto wallet makers on 24-hour reporting clock
The EU's new Cyber Resilience Act requires crypto wallet makers to report severe vulnerabilities within 24 hours.
Crypto market outperforms as call for slower AI development weighs on tech stocks
Crypto outperformed markets as optimism grew for U.S. digital asset regulation, while AI safety concerns caused a tech stock sell-off.
Bank of Korea Says the AI Chip Trade Is Now a Financial Stability Problem
The Bank of Korea warns South Korea's booming AI chip trade poses a major financial stability risk due to extreme economic concentration.
Another public company has abandoned its Bitcoin treasury after selling the last 764 BTC
KULR Technology has sold its final 764 Bitcoin, ending its crypto treasury strategy to focus on its core energy business.
Seven assets enter Kraken liquidation window after withdrawals close Monday
Kraken is set to liquidate remaining balances of seven crypto assets for UAE clients after withdrawals close on Monday.