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Proposed stablecoin rules might guarantee your dollar while making you wait a week to spend it
Proposed OCC redemption extensions leave buyers and conversion providers to finance an earlier exit when they pay before recovering dollars.
XRP ETFs Top $1.7B Inflows as 21Shares Flags Utility vs Holder Value Gap
Asset manager 21Shares has published a formal XRP investment case, outlining four pillars it says justify holding the token. The report arrives as U.S. spot XRP ETFs have drawn…
Zama expands confidential Morpho lineup after first vault hits $40 million, launches private swaps on Ethereum
Users get confidential access to 12 existing Morpho vaults on Ethereum, while another four have been created as confidential-only products.
SEC Chair Atkins Says Crypto Agenda Will Proceed Even If CLARITY Act Stalls
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins used his Sept. 14 keynote at the Solana Policy Institute summit to send a dual-track message to markets. He backed the CLARITY Act cloture vote set for…
Live updates: Bitcoin slides from nearly $80,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act
Senators take a procedural vote on the crypto market structure bill later Tuesday. Bitcoin has given back 3% since touching $79,530 overnight, with XRP and zcash the only majors…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Explains Why Senators Must Pass Crypto Bill, Backs Scott Bessent
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urged the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, calling the final crypto bill draft a serious policy deal rather than a compromise. His comments came…
Crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down after 9 years, citing market slump
The exchange blamed a long market slump, shrinking volume and liquidity, and rising regulatory and compliance costs.
XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade
Batch V1.1 would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into one operation, with 27 of 35 trusted validators now backing the change.
Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury
From July 20 to Sept. 13, STRC repurchases absorbed about $2.57 for every $1 Strategy spent buying Bitcoin.
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CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats resist GOP’s ‘final’ offer
Banking groups also said the GOP’s final text leaves stablecoin reward loopholes, while tribal gaming interests warn that its prediction market provisions threaten tribal…
Balancer proposes winding down protocol and distributing treasury to BAL holders
The proposal comes six months after corporate entity Balancer Labs shut down operations, citing a 2025 exploit that drained $128 million.
U.S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales
Prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint against what they call Iran's illegal crypto proceeds that are used to fund its military.
Ethereum, Base developers abandon effort to align account abstraction proposals
The talks to align two proposals, EIP-8130 and EIP-8141, fell short of a shared standard after the two sides diverged on priorities.
Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, narrowing the gap with Ethereum
Transaction V1 raises Solana’s limit to 4,096 bytes from 1,232, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.
CoinEx to cease operation after 9 years, citing ‘significant’ crypto contraction
CoinEx said falling trading volumes and liquidity, along with rising regulatory and compliance costs, had exceeded “reasonable boundaries,” with withdrawals remaining open until…
Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions
Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.
US DOJ seeks $61 million in crypto proceeds from illicit Iranian oil sales laundered on Binance
Prosecutors alleged that two Chinese companies used Binance to launder those funds to Iran and its proxies.
Balancer eyes wind-down after restructuring fails to revive revenue
Balancer cut costs and shipped new products after restructuring, but Marcus Hardt says v3 failed to replace legacy revenue as November’s $128 million exploit continued to weigh on…
U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week
The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.
Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb
Bitcoin pulls back from $79,000 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and oil prices rise.
Coinbase-backed Base just exposed the uncomfortable truth about Ethereum’s L2s
Ethereum and Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base have abandoned an effort to agree on how the next generation of crypto wallets should work. On Sept. 14, Ethlabs researcher Derek…
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee to Mark Up Crypto Tax Bill on September 16
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has scheduled a markup vote on the crypto tax bill, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, for September 16. This marks the first major step…
Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers
Lido’s ePBS debate exposes costs that could favor trusted payments, while relay auctions may still help builders compete.
Senate Democrats to Send CLARITY Act Counterproposal Ahead of Tomorrow’s Cloture Vote
Senate Democrats are reportedly preparing a counterproposal on the CLARITY Act as they are unsatisfied with the latest text of the crypto bill. This comes ahead of tomorrow’s…
Democrats push back on GOP’s ‘final’ CLARITY offer with counterproposal: Politico
Some Democrats remain dissatisfied with the bill’s crypto ethics provisions and will be sending a counterproposal just hours before a key procedural vote.
XRP Price Gears Up For 40% Surge With CLARITY Act Vote But There’s A Huge Catch
The Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act, while XRP price is shaping up for a potential breakout. Crypto analyst CasiTrades believes there’s potential for more significant…
A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets
Pending sponsorship rules could shift reserves and fees to businesses, whose ability to release capital would depend on user funding and exit rules.
DOJ Seeks Forfeiture of $61M in Iranian Oil Proceeds Laundered Through Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in crypto proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil, allegedly laundered through the…
Breaking: US House To Hold Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Markup Vote On September 16
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is set to mark up the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill on September 16. The committee’s latest memorandum includes H.R. 8957, the…
Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop
The Clarity Act could give banks, brokers and asset managers a clearer rulebook, but financial firms have already moved far enough into digital assets that failure may slow…
SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it
The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.
Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net
Ahead of the planned Sept. 16 launch, institutional validators offer ledger accountability without a blanket guarantee for applications or losses.
U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act
One of the top crypto market structure negotiators in Washington says she's run out of gas on new revisions for the bill she's worked on for more than five years.
Ethereum, Base Split on EIP-8130 and EIP-8141 Standards After Frames Talks Break Down
Ethereum and Base have ended efforts to align their account abstraction standards, leaving EIP-8130 and EIP-8141 on separate development paths after their Frames collaboration…
Banks Want More: Trade Groups Demand Stricter Stablecoin Limits in Clarity Act
Eight trade associations say exceptions for interest-like rewards could pull deposits from banks and reduce lending.
XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days
Firelight's planned coverage rollout would lengthen withdrawals while eligible claims could reduce exiting collateral after emissions stop.
Where the Clarity Act stands ahead of Tuesday’s Senate vote
The Senate heads into a consequential vote Tuesday on sweeping cryptocurrency legislation, but does it have enough support to pass?
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Humans Could Lose Control of AI
The OpenAI chief called for safeguards during training and shared industry standards, saying developers can act before legislation arrives.
Robinhood plans share redemptions, voting rights for stock tokens, after criticism
CEO Vlad Tenev said more shareholder features are coming as Robinhood’s offshore stock tokens draw scrutiny over ownership rights.
White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt Backs New CLARITY Act Stablecoin Rules
White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt has backed new stablecoin rules included in the latest CLARITY Act draft. The changes seek to limit stablecoin rewards while…
Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Data Breach
Bitcoin Magazine Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Data Breach Another day, another data breach. Swiss Bitcoin Pay, a non-custodial bitcoin payment processor, said that…
Kraken brings DeFi yield to tokenized stocks and ETFs
Kraken’s new xStocks vaults let investors earn yield on tokenized versions of Nvidia and major US stock market ETFs by lending the assets in DeFi markets.
Aave V4 proposal would put DAO funds first in line to absorb lending losses
TokenLogic proposes Core WETH, USDC and USDT protection, with DAO offsets absorbing first losses before volunteer underwriters.
Mallers: Bitcoin and AI Could Give Humans Back Their Time
Bitcoin Magazine Mallers: Bitcoin and AI Could Give Humans Back Their Time Speaking to Bitcoin Magazine TV on Monday, Strike's CEO said that hard money could reward humans for…
Robinhood Chain’s rapid growth is being driven by 4 key factors, analyst says
The chain’s TVL has climbed to nearly $1 billion since its July 1 launch, while daily DEX volume reached $1.88 billion Sunday.
Trump Says He 'Likes' Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Bipartisan Pushback
Aboard Air Force One, the president threw his support behind the AI-powered license plate readers that have drawn a Senate investigation and a pledged bill from Bernie Sanders.
TRON’s quantum plan could leave some wallets able to pay but unable to replace their keys
If validators disable a signing scheme, the draft design’s recovery path depends on which owner permissions survive.
White House crypto adviser feels ‘very good’ ahead of Senate Clarity Act vote on Tuesday
The White House's top crypto advisor says he feels "very good" about an initial vote in the Senate on cryptocurrency legislation on Tuesday.
Trump's $800 million stake into World Liberty Financial's token now has a timeline to becoming sellable
Onchain records show that an $800 million crypto stake that matched Donald Trump's holding was moved into a vesting contract, locking any sales until 2028 after a mandatory 10%…
Banking Groups, New York Lawyers Oppose CLARITY Act Ahead Sept. 15 Senate Vote
Banking groups and state attorneys general are challenging the CLARITY Act as the Senate nears a vote on the law on September 15. The two groups had distinct issues with…
Microsoft Unveils 'Humanist AI' Code of Conduct, Asks the Public to Poke Holes in It
Mustafa Suleyman's AI unit wants feedback for six weeks before the document guides model training in 2027.
Bitcoin tops $79K, oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end
Bitcoin’s price rose toward $80,000 after US President Donald Trump hinted that the US-Iran war would end, pushing oil prices lower.
India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next
Three institutional issuances tested atomic settlement without changing bondholder rights, while secondary trading and retail access remain for Stage II.
Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $78K Despite Iran Rejecting Donald Trump’s Claim of a War Deal
Bitcoin price has surged above $78,000 even as conflicting signals from Donald Trump and Iran kept uncertainty around the US-Iran war. During the recovery, BTC reached an intraday…
Dogecoin Price Outlook as Open Interest Hits $1.26B: Bulls Eye $0.093?
Dogecoin price hovered at $0.0848 as open interest hit $1.26 billion, keeping the $0.093 upside target within reach. The crypto market gained 1.32% to $2.65 trillion as regulatory…
White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise
President Donald Trump's digital assets adviser spoke at a Washington event the day after a new compromise language was released for the Clarity Act.
Lummis Credits Trump for Ethics Deal as Clarity Act Faces Tuesday Vote
Bitcoin Magazine Lummis Credits Trump for Ethics Deal as Clarity Act Faces Tuesday Vote Pro-crypto Cynthia Lummis says the Clarity Act has led to the "toughest ethics reform" the…
Trump Says He’s the Only ‘Guardrails’ AI Needs, Attacks Anthropic and Defends Data Centers
The president dismissed calls for tighter AI controls as industry leaders push to slow development and address safety failures.
Bitcoin production rebounds in August for BitFuFu, edges higher at CleanSpark as Canaan slips
Canaan sold its entire ETH position and 54 BTC, using part of the proceeds to repurchase 13.6 million shares.
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