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SEC vs Fed: Bitcoin Caught Between Regulation and Rate Hikes
The SEC pledged to act on crypto “with or without Congress” on the very same day the Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023. Bitcoin finds itself squeezed between regulatory pressure and tighter monetary policy, and investors should brace for higher volatility.
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CLARITY Act Blocked: SEC & CFTC Launch Crypto Plan B
The CLARITY Act is stalled in the Senate, but the SEC and CFTC are pushing ahead with a joint crypto regulatory framework. Here’s what this ‘Plan B’ means for Bitcoin and the broader market.
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CFTC to Write Crypto Rules After Clarity Act Vote Fails
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig announced the agency will write its own crypto rules after the Clarity Act failed, working directly with President Trump to advance them. This signals a major shift toward clearer, industry-friendly crypto regulation in the United States.
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Aave Founder Proposes ‘Uber Path’ for DeFi After Clarity Act Setback
The U.S. crypto industry just hit another legislative speed bump, and this time it’s the DeFi world firing back with an interesting new strategy. After the Clarity Act failed to pass a key Senate vote, Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave — one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the world — has proposed…
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Clarity Act Defeated: What Crypto Regulation Looks Like Now
The Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act has reignited debate over crypto regulation in the U.S. Former SEC and CFTC leaders discussed at the Avalanche Summit what comes next for digital assets, stablecoins, and investor protections.
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Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act Advances in Congress
The House Ways and Means Committee has advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a pivotal step toward clearer crypto tax regulation in the United States. The bill aims to define taxable events, create safe harbors, and bring long-awaited clarity to millions of crypto holders and businesses.
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Two Robinhood Engineers Charged in Hyperliquid Insider Trading Case
Two former Robinhood engineers have been charged with insider trading after allegedly using confidential listing information to trade perpetual futures on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. The case highlights the growing legal scrutiny of DeFi platforms.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Bitcoin Custody for Institutions in 2026
Deutsche Bank has announced plans to launch bitcoin and ethereum custody services for institutional clients in 2026. The move signals growing mainstream adoption of crypto across Europe’s traditional financial sector.
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9 of 10 Major UK Banks Still Block Crypto Payments: What It Means
9 out of 10 major UK banks are still blocking or capping crypto payments, and the FCA won’t force them to change — even after 2027. Here’s what UK crypto investors can do about it, from finding crypto-friendly banks to using hardware wallets.
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Deutsche Bank Eyes Institutional Crypto Custody Launch
Deutsche Bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional crypto custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets and could reshape the crypto landscape.