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In a report by CoinDesk, JPMorgan reportedly said that only two or three issues remain to be resolved before the CLARITY Act be tabled in the Senate for discussion.

In a report by CoinDesk, JPMorgan reportedly said that only two or three issues remain to be resolved before the CLARITY Act be tabled in the Senate for discussion.

Drift Protocol said Tether would contribute up to $127.5 million, while other partners are expected to provide around $20 million.

Republican alignment remains the final hurdle, though Scott expects the bill to be resolved by summer.

Tether’s new launch aligns with the CEO's long-term vision that AI agents will need self-custodial wallets in the future.

The American Banking Association stated that yield-bearing stablecoins could pose a risk to community banks, which may face higher costs and reduced lending.

According to the Circle CEO, the company does not get to decide "what is the right path or not," resulting in a "moral quandary" if a private company gets to make such decisions.

In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Scott Bessent said the legislation is needed to bring blockchain developers and firms back from overseas markets.

Circle positions USDC within US regulatory discussions, including proposals like the Clarity Act, while distinguishing it from offshore stablecoins such as Tether.

Similar trading patterns have been observed in recent months, including a $1.2 million profit tied to U.S.’ first strike on Iran.

Robinhood saw a busy week after it was selected to support Trump Accounts, and Cathie Wood’s investment firm purchased $13 million worth of HOOD shares on Tuesday.

The White House said its CEA analysis showed limiting stablecoin yield would have only a marginal impact on bank lending.

Aster announced that it's teaming up with World Liberty Financial to launch USD1-settled perpetual futures tied to gold, silver, and crude oil.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott is expected to schedule a markup in the final two weeks of April.

Circle’s mint of a record $3.25 billion USDC on Solana over the past week marks its largest weekly issuance in 2026, according to SolScan data.

Coinbase said it will not take retail deposits or operate as a commercial bank.

Lawmakers are reportedly circulating a revised stablecoin yield proposal to a small group of banking and crypto industry representatives.

Cryptocurrency-backed PACs brought in over $200 million and actively supported crypto industry-friendly lawmakers in the 2024 midterms.

Ripple said the unified platform provides real-time visibility across bank accounts, custody providers, and on-chain wallets.

A new report highlights that digital assets are being used to pay for defense-related equipment amid geopolitical tensions.

Although the crypto industry has greater potential, values have fallen amid macroeconomic uncertainty, according to the research firm.

With US debt above $39 trillion and inflation pressures persisting, a veteran investor says Bitcoin could benefit even without hyperinflation.

Supporters argue crypto-backed mortgages allow borrowers to access liquidity while retaining Bitcoin exposure and avoiding capital gains taxes.

A history of USDC account freezes shows that Circle has repeatedly blacklisted wallets in response to court orders or sanctions.

Garlinghouse also noted that key structural difficulties under the Clarity Act still remain.

On Stocktwits, chatter around Circle climbed to ‘extremely high’ from ‘low’ levels, while its shares rose over 4% in pre-market trade

Hyperion stated that Silhouette may utilize staked HYPE. Hyperliquid's platform will charge lower transaction costs for global traders.

The New York Stock Exchange is reportedly taking a decisive step toward bringing equities on-chain.

The move could shape oversight for major tokens like USDC and Tether, especially as federal rules remain unresolved.

As discussions around the CLARITY Act continue, key aspects, such as token classification and decentralized finance rules, are still being finalized.

Representatives from the cryptocurrency industry will be meeting with the committee on Monday, and banking representatives will review the deal on Tuesday, according to a Crypto America report.

Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit, Senator Tim Scott said a new proposal on stablecoin yields could be introduced by the end of the week.

Mastercard has agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand its stablecoin infrastructure capabilities.

May Zabaneh, PayPal’s head of crypto and senior vice president, told Fortune that the company is planning to to expand its PYUSD stablecoin to 70 countries by the end of the month.

Robinhood partnered with Kalshi last year to add a hub to its app for trading event contracts on sports, politics, and economics.

While Circle’s shares edged up on Monday, it is still trading 52% below their peak from the past year.

Crypto-related crimes are rising globally, and CEO Belshe thinks insider access is leading to data breaches and crimes against Bitcoin holders.

Bitcoin’s price gained around 2.9% in the last 24 hours as it crossed $72,000, but Cardano, Dogecoin, Solana, and Ethereum clocked higher gains among crypto majors.

The move comes after Alibaba also backed the Latin American stablecoin platform VelaFi with a $20 million investment in January.

In a post on X, Patrick Witt said that stablecoins will funnel global deposits into U.S. banks, countering banks' "deposit flight" fears on stablecoin rewards.

In a recent podcast, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said stablecoins are in a “pre-game” phase and will soon “sweep” the market.

The stablecoin market capitalization reached a record $313.008 billion on Sunday, marking a 1.14% increase over the past week.

According to a report by The Guardian, the Bank Policy Institute, which represents JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and other big banks, is planning to sue the OCC.

The total stablecoin market capitalization reached a record $313 billion, rising 1.14% over the past week, according to DefiLlama data.

According to Chris Giancario, banks remain cautious about developing crypto infrastructure without clear regulatory guidance from lawmakers.

The Treasury General Account balance has declined, indicating that the government is bringing capital back into the markets, despite the tiny decline.

USDC transfers doubled USDT transfers in February as companies began using the former for treasury transfers.

A reported high-profile meeting between CEO Brian Armstrong and President Trump took place earlier this week. Trump signaled public support for the exchange in its regulatory battle against Wall Street banks.

Shortly after word of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran spread last week, Chainanalysis reported outflows of about $10.3 million in cryptocurrency assets.

According to Palihapitiya, Bitcoin's public ledger is hard to keep private because it is accessible to all.