The scheduled cloture vote will test the bill's 60-vote coalition, while existing CFTC powers stop short of Congress's full framework.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright22 Aug
Tlaib's crypto investment highlights the growing normalization of digital assets in traditional finance, despite political skepticism.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Aug
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 as more than $3 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a “fair” CLARITY Act, and the SEC proposed new crypto offering…
A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts hard data behind a controversy that has trailed Trump’s second term. The survey found that even half of Republicans believe his business interests are shaping presidential decisions. Congress returns in September to vote on the CLARITY…
Bitcoin gained 22.6% over seven days, its largest advance over any seven-day window since November 2024, after the president told crypto executives at the White House that Congress needs to pass market structure legislation.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team21 Aug
Meanwhile crypto majors and alts continue to soar, with BTC nearing $80k and alts like Pump and ZEC putting up big candles.
Congress has repeatedly blocked US Air Force plans to retire aging F-22s, F-15s, F-16s and A-10s, keeping the jets flying longer.
Congress simply was not willing to send the F-22's secrets abroad.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has ordered agency staff to prepare a backup regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets if Congress fails to advance the stalled Clarity Act. Speaking Thursday at the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee’s inaugural meeting in Washington, Selig explained that legislation remains his preferred route but made clear the agency […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman20 Aug
The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose rules if Congress fails to act.
The shift towards agency rulemaking in crypto regulation may accelerate market adaptation, influencing digital asset valuation and innovation.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Aug
The CFTC's proactive regulation could enhance market stability and attract institutional investors, impacting crypto market dynamics significantly.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Aug
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has prepared digital asset market structure proposals that could move forward even if Congress does not pass the CLARITY Act. Whale Insider reported on Aug. 20 that Selig said the CFTC already had regulatory proposals…
The Commission published 400 pages of token offering rules while Congress left town. If both frameworks survive, they will contradict each other on the questions that matter most. The timing was not subtle. On Aug. 7, 2026, the United States…
The CFTC's proactive stance on crypto regulation may accelerate market clarity but lacks the enduring stability of legislative backing.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Aug
President Donald Trump said on Aug. 20 that the US is considering accumulating sizable amounts of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Current law gives his administration several ways to increase federal crypto holdings, though no public authority gives Treasury a funded program for multibillion-dollar open-market purchases. For Bitcoin, Trump's 2025 executive order already directs Treasury and […]
CryptoSlate•Gino Matos20 Aug
The broader market flipped bullish overnight. Trump has pushed Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, calling it critical to maintaining America’s edge in emerging technology. He also teased potential US crypto reserves, language that sent institutional money flooding back into spot BTC and ETH ETFs simultaneously. All major assets have
TheNewsCrypto•Sarayu Krishna20 Aug
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to approve a “fair” version of the CLARITY Act as the crypto market structure bill approaches a 60-vote test in the Senate. President Donald Trump said during an Aug. 19 White House event…
Trump's push for crypto legislation could reshape U.S. financial systems, influencing market dynamics and regulatory approaches globally.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Aug
Sen. Ruben Gallego says Congress can still "land this plane," referring to the Clarity Act crypto bill, as concerns grow over an unfinished ethics deal.
The Block•Sarah Wynn19 Aug