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Congress Is About to Make Its Biggest Crypto Decision Yet—and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
The Clarity Act would establish a federal framework for digital asset markets, pairing consumer protections with regulatory certainty as Congress considers legislation that supporters say could shape the future of U.S. crypto innovation. Clarity Act Could Become Congress’ Biggest Crypto Bill Congress is considering legislation that could reshape how digital
Ripple’s Schwartz Says SEC Treated XRP Like a Security Despite Calling the Crypto ‘Just Code’
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz says the SEC effectively treated XRP as a security despite acknowledging the crypto token was not inherently one, challenging a former SEC attorney’s interpretation of the Ripple case. Schwartz Says SEC’s XRP Theory Extended Beyond Ripple’s Conduct The disagreement between Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz and former SEC o
US Senate Unanimously Opposes Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried After FTX Fraud
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved S.Res. 772, a bipartisan resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, reinforcing Senate support for financial accountability as his clemency petition remains pending. Senate Unanimously Opposes Clemency for Bankman-Fried The U.S. Senate on July 15 unanimously approved S
Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making
Tim Draper says he passed on Coinbase after underestimating how quickly retail crypto adoption would arrive, but his son invested early and helped turn a rejected opportunity into one of the venture capitalist’s biggest wins. Tim Draper Saw Coinbase’s Potential — But Misjudged When Crypto Would Arrive Tim Draper, the veteran venture capitalist behind Draper
Bitcoin Whales Unmoved by Quantum Computing Fears, Though Institutional Buyers Hesitate
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Bitcoin News1d agoRipple Warns Senate: Voting Against CLARITY Act Leaves Crypto Users Exposed to FTX-Style Risks
Ripple executives are pressing senators to support the CLARITY Act, arguing that rejecting the digital asset legislation would preserve regulatory gaps that leave consumers vulnerable to misconduct, uncertainty, and risks similar to those exposed by the FTX collapse. Ripple Urges Senate to Treat CLARITY Act Vote as a Consumer Protection Decision Ripple’s glo
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish’ on Markets as Bitcoin Stabilizes
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said he is bullish on markets, citing early gains from technology-driven margin expansion. He also said the washout of excessive leverage has left bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market more stable. Why Larry Fink Is Bullish on Markets Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, said in a […]
Blackrock, CME, Goldman, JPMorgan, NYSE, Nasdaq, Vanguard Among 30+ Firms in DTCC’s Successful Tokenized Trade Test
More than 30 traditional finance and digital asset firms joined a live DTCC tokenization event that moved securities held at its central depository onto blockchain networks for real institutional transactions. Why Did More Than 30 Firms Join DTCC’s Tokenization Test? The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced on July 15, 2026, that securiti
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum as SBI Expands Finance Infrastructure in Japan
XRP is at the center of a new institutional finance initiative in Japan after SBI Digital Finance and Doppler Finance formed a strategic partnership, extending Doppler’s collaboration with SBI Group companies beyond an earlier XRP yield and tokenization initiative. Why Is Japan Becoming a Focal Point for Institutional XRP Finance? Doppler Finance, a tokenize
XRP Enters AI Agent Payments Push as Ripple Joins x402 Foundation
Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member, placing XRP and RLUSD within an industry effort to develop internet-native payments for AI agents, APIs, and applications. The Linux Foundation-backed initiative launched with 40 members focused on creating an open payment standard for automated commerce. Why Ripple Joined the x402 Foundation Ripple
XRP FOMO Rises as Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish Despite Price Dip
XRP-related sentiment has reached a five-week high, according to Santiment’s analysis, as bullish commentary accelerates despite price weakness. Market participants are showing increased optimism while payments-related developments continue to shape discussions around XRP’s future opportunity. XRP FOMO Rises as Investors Focus on a Bigger Payments Opportunit
Senate CLARITY Act Ready for Prime Time, Bill Text Coming in Days: Senator Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis said on July 14 that the Senate’s CLARITY Act is ready after months of negotiations, with bill text expected to be introduced in the next few days before a planned push for a floor vote ahead of the August recess. Can the Senate Pass the CLARITY Act Before August? U.S. Senator Cynthia […]
US Government Moves Nearly 4,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime, Onchain Data Shows
The U.S. government transferred nearly 4,000 bitcoin to Coinbase Prime on July 13, raising questions about whether the roughly $250 million movement reflected custody management, administrative consolidation, or preparations for a sale. Why Did Nearly 4,000 Government-Held Bitcoin Move on July 13? Arkham Intelligence data showed U.S. government-linked wallet
Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer
Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve now covers 20.4 months of dividends after the company increased the balance to $3 billion, extending the duration of its liquidity supporting preferred securities. The $450 Million Expansion Behind Strategy’s 20-Month Dividend Cushion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) disclosed on July 13 that its USD Reserve now provides 20.4 month
Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi Lead Strategy’s Bitcoin Banking Adoption
Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup topped the newly launched Strategy Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index, which assessed 25 major global institutions across trading, custody, digital-asset products, financing, and corporate participation. How the Six Leaders Separated From the Field Strategy’s new Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index
Strategy Launches Bitcoin Bank Adoption Index With 32% Overall Score
Strategy unveiled its Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index on July 13, finding that major banks and financial institutions are expanding bitcoin services while overall adoption stands at 32%. What’s Behind the 32% Adoption Score Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) introduced a new index measuring bitcoin adoption across major banks on X on July 13. The accompanying graph
Trump Escalates CLARITY Act Push as China Threatens US Crypto Lead
President Donald Trump urged the Senate on July 13 to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that China and other countries could seize control of cryptocurrency innovation while also challenging America’s lead in artificial intelligence. Trump Casts the CLARITY Act as a Fight for Global Control A July 13 Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald […]
Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple nearly shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the company, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse considering whether to end operations, distribute XRP holdings to shareholders, and close the business. Ripple Considered Closing After SEC Lawsuit Put Company at Risk Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered s
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Grayscale identified XRP as a “global payments” asset, placing the crypto token among digital assets the firm associates with specific financial and technological functions. Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative Crypto asset manager Grayscale highlighted XRP’s role in global payments as part of a framework that categorizes digit