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Developer adoption drives recurring revenue for crypto API providers. Infura logged 350,000 sign-ups; Alchemy powers 80% of NFT volume. Account abstraction could deepen moats.
The CLARITY Act markup vote gives a catalyst as Darkfost signals a Bitcoin-to-altcoin rotation. Resistance tests and funding-rate shifts now define a concrete setup.
Ledger's IPO pause signals cooling demand for crypto hardware listings. The move leaves the company reliant on private funding. Public-market appetite for crypto listings has faded.
Powell's anti-inflation campaign forced crypto into the same risk bucket as equities. The next Fed chair will have to decide whether to sever that link or deepen it.
Senate Banking Committee votes tomorrow on Clarity Act amendments covering DeFi, Trump family, and Epstein. The outcome could fast-track floor referral and reshape protocol liability.
Consensys delayed its US IPO to fall as market weakness persists. BitGo (BTGO) shares trade 36% below its January $18 IPO price, leaving the crypto listing pipeline frozen.
The venture firm's dual spending spree ties portfolio returns to political outcomes, creating concentration risk for crypto and defense tech. Watch primary polls for early signals.
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in a 54-45 vote. April CPI hit 3.8%, complicating rate-cut demands. The partisan confirmation and inflation data create a fork for crypto traders.
Bitget's 2026 user survey shows 86% still hold crypto. Trading volume share fell to 60–80%, while equities (52% holding), commodities (35%), and gold-linked trades (40% of quarterly volume) gained.
Arc, Canton, and Tempo raised over $1 billion after the stablecoin law passed. Hougan says the pending Clarity Act is the next binary catalyst for tokenization platforms.
Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby says authorization for stablecoin issuers will open later this year, with a payment systems consultation covering tokenized models and AI.
Hardware wallet maker pauses $4B US listing plans, leaving institutional custody ambitions in limbo. BitGo's 36% drop and Kraken's pause signal a narrowing window.
The deal brings real-time blockchain settlement to Grupo Elektra's payment channels, marking a significant stablecoin adoption move in Latin America that could accelerate real-world use.
The White House plan could include Roger Ver, Ryan Salame, and other crypto figures seeking clemency. Polymarket prices Salame at 13% for a pardon before 2027.
CLARITY Act markup Thursday after House passed 294-134. Coinbase CEO calls it 'true compromise' that could rewire U.S. finance. Floor vote needs 60 Senate votes.
Stand With Crypto claims 3.7M supporters as Armstrong says CLARITY Act is 'closer than ever.' Bill aims to define token rules, reducing legal risk for Coinbase.
Ledger's $4B IPO pause follows Kraken's shelved listing and BitGo's 30% drop, leaving crypto's 2026 pipeline dependent on token prices and the next listing.
Senate Banking Committee markup could advance a bill establishing clear securities vs. commodity rules, self-custody rights, and exchange compliance for 50 million U.S. crypto holders. The amendment fight will determine if it reaches the 60-vote floor threshold.
Kennedy's yes vote locks committee passage. Warren's 40+ amendments target Ripple's Fed access. Galaxy's Thorn says five Democratic yes votes would make the bill filibuster-proof.
Charles Schwab begins rolling out direct bitcoin and ether trading for select US retail clients, bypassing ETFs and futures. The move puts pressure on Coinbase and could spark a fee war among brokerages.
The parliamentary standards watchdog investigates whether a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne, who holds a 12% Tether stake, should have been declared. A breach could trigger a recall petition and byelection while Reform UK leads polls at 28%.
DOJ says dormant wallet movements after 2019 shutdown helped identify Owe Martin Andresen, who allegedly laundered over $2 million via crypto and gold purchases. The case signals old darknet funds remain traceable.
Mike Novogratz warns Democrats that hesitation on the CLARITY Act risks ceding the crypto future. More than 100 amendments, some labeled anti-DeFi, have stalled the bill.
Sen. Kennedy struck a deal adding fiduciary duty rules and a housing bill, clearing the 13-11 committee. More than 100 amendments target DeFi provisions. Floor vote before Memorial Day.
CEO Jayson Hobby cites regulatory pressure and multi-jurisdiction compliance costs as the platform winds down. Withdrawal window is weeks, not months.
Mills: BoE treats stablecoins as money, won't pick winner between tokenized deposits. Stance pressures issuers, legitimizes asset class for institutions.
Coinbase's prediction markets hit a $100M revenue run rate. CEO Brian Armstrong says the Clarity Act's stablecoin reward compromise could reshape US finance.
Bank lobbying targets yield-bearing stablecoins, threatening revenue for Coinbase and DeFi protocols. The markup vote will determine if the fragile compromise survives.
Upexi held 2.36M SOL worth $184.9M, generating $3.5M in staking revenue. A $92.3M mark-to-market loss on its Solana position drove a $109.3M net loss.
UK standards authorities investigate Nigel Farage for allegedly failing to declare a $7M gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, raising questions about crypto money in politics.