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Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Ancient cryptocurrency wallets dormant for over a decade have begun moving funds, while U.S. regulators are preparing for a pivotal Friday vote on a comprehensive crypto framework that includes a controversial four-year startup exemption. The development comes as Fidelity seeks SEC approval to add staking capabilities to its $898 million Ethereum ETF, signaling institutional appetite...
SEC Proposes Four-Year Crypto Startup Exemption in Major Regulatory Shift
The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to fundamentally reshape how crypto startups access capital, with Chair Paul Atkins leading a proposal that would allow token projects to raise funds without full securities registration. The agency has scheduled an open meeting for August 14 to consider the new “Regulation Crypto Assets” framework, which offers developers...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin whales are accumulating at levels not seen in six months amid rising retail capitulation, while U.S. regulators prepare for a pivotal vote on crypto offerings and institutional adoption accelerates across multiple fronts. The combination of whale positioning, regulatory clarity, and major exchange approvals in offshore jurisdictions is reshaping the investment landscape as markets await...
Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Ban, Affirms Federal Preemption
A federal judge in Minnesota dealt a significant blow to state-level crypto restrictions on Monday, blocking a prediction market ban that was set to take effect in less than a week and establishing a critical precedent that federal commodities law supersedes patchwork state regulations. The ruling creates breathing room for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket...
CLARITY Act Stalls With August 10 Senate Deadline Looming
The CLARITY Act sits on a knife’s edge with just 13 days until the Senate’s August 10 recess deadline, and legislative silence is breeding market uncertainty across digital assets. While House passage was secured and the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the bill 15-9 in July, no full Senate floor vote has been scheduled,...
White House Ethics Deal Clears Path for Crypto Bill Senate Vote
The White House has cleared the final Republican hurdle on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act by agreeing to ethics language on July 20, setting up a potential Senate floor vote before the August 7 recess and dramatically improving the legislative timeline for crypto market structure regulation. President Trump’s agreement to conflict-of-interest provisions targeting the...
Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $63K as Institutional ETF Inflows Return
The cryptocurrency market has stabilized above key support levels this weekend despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds and thin summer liquidity, with institutional demand through U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs emerging as a decisive stabilizing force after weeks of outflows that pressured prices throughout June. Market Holds Ground Amid Uncertainty Bitcoin traded in a narrow range...
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return as Crypto Market Hits $2.28T
The crypto market has extended its recovery this weekend, with Bitcoin reaching $64,163.74 and Ethereum climbing to $1,795.90 as institutional inflows and improving regulatory sentiment offset geopolitical headwinds that pressured prices earlier in the week. The global crypto market capitalization surged to $2.28 trillion as of July 11, 2026, 05:52 UTC, representing a 1.2% gain...
Bitcoin Rebounds on CLARITY Act Momentum Amid Institutional Outflows
Bitcoin has rebounded above $62,000 on Sunday as regulatory momentum around the CLARITY Act surges, with passage odds climbing above 50% on prediction markets following key law enforcement endorsements. The price recovery marks a turnaround from June’s brutal 24% selloff, though institutional demand remains severely impaired despite the optimistic technical setup. Meanwhile, Ethereum continues to...
SEC-CFTC Joint Interpretation Ends Decade of Crypto Regulatory Uncertainty
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly released a landmark interpretation today clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, marking the most significant regulatory guidance in over a decade of digital asset uncertainty. The move, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies, establishes a coherent token...
CLARITY Act White House Summit Signals Push for Senate Vote Before Recess
The CLARITY Act, landmark legislation designed to resolve a decade-long jurisdictional dispute between the SEC and CFTC, remains on track for a full Senate vote before the August 2026 recess, despite mounting procedural delays and unresolved ethical compliance frameworks. Passed by the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 with bipartisan support, the Digital Asset Market...
SEC and CFTC Issue Historic Joint Crypto Interpretation
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly issued a landmark interpretation on June 18, 2026, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets after more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity. The coordinated action represents the most significant regulatory development in digital assets this year and signals a unified federal...