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CLARITY Act Rejected: How SEC and CFTC Are Moving Forward
The CLARITY Act failed in the U.S. Senate, but the SEC and CFTC are already advancing crypto rules on their own. Analysts predict years of regulation by enforcement ahead.
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Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Stablecoins and Payments
Circle has launched Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins, payments, and on-chain finance. With USDC as its native gas token, institutional validators, and instant finality, Arc aims to become the backbone of the digital dollar economy, though users should watch out for fake tokens and centralization risks.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody in 2026
Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s largest banks with $1.7 trillion in assets, announced plans to launch crypto custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and selected stablecoins later this year. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets among major European financial institutions.
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CoinEx Exchange Shuts Down After 9 Years: Withdrawal Deadline
After nine years of operation, crypto exchange CoinEx is shutting down. Users have until December 22 to withdraw funds, after which a steep 5% monthly custody fee will apply. Here’s what affected users need to do.
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Aave Brings Stablecoin Lending to Institutions via Anchorage and Chainlink
Aave is developing a new system that lets banks and institutional investors borrow stablecoins while keeping their collateral safely stored with regulated custodians like Anchorage, powered by Chainlink oracles. This bridge between traditional finance and DeFi could finally open the door to large-scale institutional adoption.
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Standard Chartered Predicts Arbitrum (ARB) at $10 by 2030
Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Arbitrum (ARB) with a $0.50 price target for 2025 and a bold $10 forecast for 2030. Here’s what drives the prediction and what risks investors should watch.
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Bitcoin Drops Below $77,000 as U.S. Senate Votes on CLARITY Act
Bitcoin fell 3% to under $77,000 on the same day the U.S. Senate voted on the CLARITY Act, a crypto regulation bill with an estimated 30% chance of passing. The drop highlights how sensitive digital asset markets remain to regulatory uncertainty in Washington.
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ECB Digital Euro Pilot: Merchants Invited to Test CBDC in 2027
The European Central Bank has invited eurozone online merchants to apply for its digital euro pilot, set for late 2027. This move brings Europe’s CBDC one step closer to reality and could reshape the broader crypto and payments landscape.