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The CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield compromise is now final, pushing odds for 2026 passage to 70%. A Senate markup is expected by late May, signaling a shift.
Senator Tillis defends the CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield compromise as banking groups push back. Bitcoin tops $80,000 as the bill enters the legislative red zone.
The DTCC will launch tokenized securities in July 2026, backed by a 50-firm group, to integrate $114 trillion in assets into a regulated blockchain framework.
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund approval signals a shift in institutional access. Prediction markets now price a 99.9% chance of Bitcoin exceeding $66,000.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 sparks a 20% rally in Circle and other crypto stocks as Senate progress reduces jurisdictional uncertainty.
Standard Chartered's SC Ventures has become the first external shareholder in GSR, signaling a shift toward institutionalizing crypto market-making.
The CLARITY Act introduces new compliance mandates for digital assets, forcing a shift toward institutional transparency and higher capital reserve standards.
Michigan House Bill 5882 allows municipalities to halt crypto mining construction for up to nine months, creating new development risks for infrastructure.
Quantum Leap has closed a $200M IPO under ticker QLEPU, signaling a move into blockchain M&A. Investors now await a target announcement via SEC filings.
Securitize Markets received FINRA approval to custody and settle tokenized assets on-chain, enabling atomic swaps and new underwriting capabilities for issuers.
SkyAI surged 358% while Dash broke a six-month trendline with a 23.73% rally. Watch for retests of these levels to confirm if the momentum is sustainable.
The CFTC is weighing federal oversight for prediction markets against state-level gambling laws. A federal win could unlock institutional capital for firms.
Nine Granbury residents are seeking over $1M from MARA Holdings, citing health and property issues from mining site noise. The case tests site-level risk.
With Senate control at a 50/50 split, the CLARITY Act's path to a May 2026 markup depends on consolidating GOP support before committee leadership shifts.
Crypto firms are pivoting to OCC trust charters to capture institutional demand for custody and stablecoin settlement. Success hinges on regulatory compliance.
Crypto fraud losses reached $600M from January to April 2026, driven by automated phishing and rug pulls. Protocol-level security is now the primary defense.
FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps to impersonate crypto exchanges and tech firms. The scam network integrates Meta and TikTok tracking to optimize fraud.
The CLARITY Act's passage odds have hit 68% as it enters the Senate markup phase. Senate control remains the primary risk to the bill's legislative timeline.
Shirtum faces a €24M fraud probe as eight footballers are implicated in a scheme involving fake NFTs and the removal of $SHI token liquidity from PancakeSwap.
ZeroStack CEO Daniel Reis-Faria warns that the CLARITY Act's $500B deposit-shift risk keeps institutional players cautious despite the May 1 stablecoin deal.
Voter apathy toward crypto threatens to delay the CLARITY Act until 2027. With historical midterm declines of 56%, policy uncertainty remains the primary risk.
Judge Kaplan rejected SBF's retrial bid, ending attempts to use bankruptcy recoveries as a defense. The focus now shifts to the pending appellate process.
GameStop’s $56B bid for eBay faces deep skepticism, with shares falling 10% as investors weigh financing risks and the future of its 4,710 BTC treasury reserve.
Securitize has received FINRA approval to custody tokenized securities as a broker-dealer. This move sets a new standard for RWA institutional integration.
The CLARITY Act faces a critical May markup window as Senate control uncertainty threatens to stall progress. Polymarket odds currently hover at 63-65%.
TRX and LINK show steady growth while APEMARS claims a 1580% ROI after raising $450,000. Distinguish between utility-driven gains and high-risk speculative bets.
The Digital Chamber is demanding objective criteria for crypto securities, targeting the SEC and CFTC to reduce compliance risks and foster market innovation.
A breakthrough compromise on the CLARITY Act limits passive stablecoin yield while protecting activity-based rewards, signaling a shift in crypto regulation.
Haun Ventures has raised $1 billion to fund crypto and AI startups over three years. This capital injection signals a pivot toward long-term infrastructure.
Digital asset stocks surged Monday after a CLARITY Act compromise allowed for active staking rewards. Circle rose 20% as the Senate prepares for a markup.