Author: John Smith
The Digital Chamber is leading a coalition of crypto firms pressing the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act. Summary The Digital Chamber is leading more than 100 crypto firms urging Senate passage of the CLARITY Act. The coalition wants action before the Senate’s summer recess to lock in regulatory clarity. The Senate Banking Committee already advanced the bill in a bipartisan 15-9 vote on May 14. The Digital Chamber has escalated a coalition push urging the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act. The trade group is framing the bill as crypto’s last realistic window for federal market structure rules…
Kalshi has sued Minnesota to block the state’s prediction market ban set to take effect on August 1. Summary Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota over its new prediction market ban law. The company argues the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over event contracts. Minnesota’s law would make operating a prediction market a felony from August 1. Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota to block the state’s new prediction market ban. The law would make running an event contract platform in the state a felony from August 1. The suit escalates a national fight…
Bitcoin has slipped out of the world’s top 10 assets by market capitalization, with its value down to about $1.09 trillion as U.S. tech giants in the “Magnificent Seven” power higher. Summary CoinDesk says bitcoin’s market cap has fallen to $1.09 trillion, knocking it out of the global top‑10 asset ranking. Gold, silver and every member of the Magnificent Seven now sit ahead of bitcoin on the league table of global assets. The drop follows a period when bitcoin had previously ranked as high as the fifth‑largest asset worldwide at over $2 trillion. Bitcoin’s (BTC) slide down the asset leaderboard…
YZi Labs launches a curated Creator Program that plugs Web3 and AI storytellers into over 300 portfolio projects, extending its push to fuse capital, hiring and narrative. Summary YZi Labs unveils Creator Program focused on Web3, AI, and frontier tech Initiative connects vetted creators with over 300 portfolio projects and founders Move extends YZi Labs’ wider push into Web3 infrastructure, talent, and content YZi Labs has launched a new Creator Program designed to build a curated network of storytellers focused on Web3, artificial intelligence, and cutting‑edge technology, while plugging them directly into distribution channels across more than 300 portfolio companies.…
Standard Chartered is telling clients to treat Ethereum’s latest price slump the way Jeff Bezos told Amazon shareholders to treat the dot‑com crash, arguing that the token’s “stock is not the company” and that fundamentals will force price to catch up over the next cycle. Summary Geoffrey Kendrick at Standard Chartered compares Ethereum to Amazon after the 2001 dot‑com bust, saying ETH’s price is lagging its internal metrics. The bank keeps a $4,000 end‑2026 target and a $40,000 2030 target for ETH, banking on stablecoins, tokenization and policy clarity to close the gap. Critics note Standard Chartered’s spotty crypto calls,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin’s early success story fuels interest in Little Pepe as traders search for the next breakout memecoin. Summary Dogecoin early investors saw massive gains, and some traders now view Little Pepe as a potential high-upside memecoin contender. Little Pepe’s presale has reportedly raised over $28 million, with investors highlighting its meme-focused Layer 2 ecosystem, CertiK audit, and planned Tier-1 exchange listings. Supporters argue LILPEPE’s low presale valuation, structured vesting model, and growing online community create stronger long-term momentum than…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the “anti‑crypto army” has been beaten back by courts, voters, and President Donald Trump, arguing the crackdown never made legal, policy or political sense. Summary Garlinghouse claims anti‑crypto forces lost in court, at the ballot box and in the Trump White House. Ripple’s CEO links Trump‑era political support to a friendlier regulatory climate and the end of the SEC’s XRP campaign. The comment comes as Washington advances new crypto legislation and XRP investors bet on a post‑enforcement cycle. Brad Garlinghouse did not mince words when he posted that the “Anti‑Crypto Army was defeated… by the…
Stake DAO said its preliminary review found that an unauthorized party minted vsdCRV on Arbitrum during the security incident reported earlier this week. Summary Stake DAO said an attacker minted vsdCRV on Arbitrum during the security incident. The team said mainnet backing was secured and no backing funds were seizable by the attacker. Boosted yields, Liquid Lockers, Votemarket and Morpho lending were assessed as unaffected. The project said contributors secured the vsdCRV backing on Ethereum mainnet and closed the vsdCRV bridge. Stake DAO said this contained the incident to Arbitrum and stopped the attacker from seizing the mainnet backing. Stake…
Bitcoin price has fallen toward the $73,000 region after a wave of ETF outflows, derivatives pressure, and long liquidations triggered fresh panic across the crypto market. Summary Bitcoin price fell toward the $73,000 region as over $6.25 billion in BTC options headed toward expiry alongside nearly $733 million in spot ETF outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded roughly $527.8 million in outflows, while CoinGlass data showed nearly $330 million in Bitcoin long liquidations within 24 hours. Analysts warned that failure to hold the $73,000-$71,000 support range could expose Bitcoin to a deeper correction toward the key $70,000 psychological level. According to crypto.news…
Bitcoin is facing a mixed market setup as exchange reserves fall to rare lows while short-term price indicators and holder profitability remain weak. Summary Bitcoin exchange reserves fell to 2.66 million BTC, matching levels last seen in August 2019. Long-term holder SOPR near 0.87 shows some investors are moving Bitcoin at a loss now. Bearish MACD and RSI readings keep short-term Bitcoin momentum weak near the $73,000 price area. Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to 2,666,753 BTC, according to CryptoQuant data shared by thechessONCHAIN. The last comparable reading came on August 31, 2019, when Bitcoin traded near $9,430. Bitcoin now…