Here’s Why Bitwise CIO Believes Crypto Could Keep Rallying Without Congress
The failure of the CLARITY Act in the US Senate has been a major setback for the crypto industry. The outcome raised new questions about the future of regulation in…
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Bitcoin Price Hits $81K on Renewed Spot Demand, Leverage Reset
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 on Friday, hitting an intraday high of $81,238, before settling around $80,800 with a $1.62 trillion market cap. CFTC Draft Rules Spark Rally Beyond $81,000 Bitcoin’s…
Bitcoin Hits 14-Day High Despite CLARITY Setback, Fed and BOJ Rate Hikes: Weekly Recap
It was expected to be a massively eventful week for the entire cryptocurrency industry, and it was. But first, let’s see what happened precisely seven days ago. The US CPI…
Ex-SEC Chief Claims Agency Overreaches Authority on Crypto Rules
John Reed Stark argues that the SEC’s new regulatory pretensions run counter to a decade of litigation and conflict with the major questions doctrine, stressing that Congress should discuss and…
Waters and Emmer Clash Over CLARITY Act Failure and Trump Deals
Even after the CLARITY Act’s recent demise, Congress still discusses digital assets regulation. Rep. Tom Emmer is still hopeful for a new discussion and eventual CLARITY Act Passage before year-end,…
Seven Democrats Refuse to Give Up on CLARITY Act After Senate Setback
The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday after a procedural vote fell short, 49-50. The vote required 60 of 100 senators to pass…
Is the CLARITY Act Really (Not) Needed for Bitcoin Price to Rally?
The short answer, if you’re looking at the CLARITY Act as it is and not at the speculative sentiment around it in the market, is — not really. However, if…
7 Democratic Senators Vow to Keep Pushing CLARITY Act After Setback
A group of Democratic senators says the failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will not end efforts to establish a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets. The lawmakers pledged to…
Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP’s U.S. regulatory status remains clear following years of litigation and federal agency guidance. He pointed to the 2023 federal court ruling and…
What CLARITY Act’s Failure Means for XRP, Ripple and Investors
Ripple says the CLARITY Act’s failure does not alter XRP’s established legal position or disrupt its business. The company is emphasizing continued demand across payments, stablecoins, and institutional markets while…