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A crypto influencer argued the proposed U.S. crypto bill may favor banks and challenge crypto-native firms, disputing claims of massive capital inflows.

Vitalik Buterin urged prediction markets to shift from speculation to hedging amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S.

Kevin O’Leary has won a $2.8M defamation case against crypto influencer BitBoy over false murder claims and doxxing.

Lawmakers faced pressure to finalize crypto rules as stablecoin debates and Senate delays held back institutional investment.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he continues to lobby for the American customers even as a ban on stablecoin yield could help his firm in the long run.

Despite Binance’s settlement and his prison term, Zhao argues that the crypto sector is now structurally stronger.

ETF outflows and inactive ‘whales’ signaled market caution, while a proposed market structure bill was seen as a potential future catalyst.

China’s Treasury pullback sparked risk-off fears in crypto, as Fed rate cuts, tensions in Japan, and Ethereum buying shaped the outlook.

The billionaire hedge fund manager also questioned whether digital currencies would offer enough incentives for users to hold them, pointing to the ongoing debate around interest payments.

Lawmakers are seeking documents tied to reported UAE-linked investments and governance concerns.

The CFTC expanded its stablecoin definition to include banks, as tensions between banks and the crypto lobby intensified ahead of the CLARITY Act markup.

Bitcoin remains nearly 48% below its October peak; analysts cite leverage stress, weak sentiment, and links to Epstein as reasons for Bitcoin’s drawdown.

As the CLARITY Act negotiations progress, Bessent cautioned that crypto "nihilists" oppose oversight and framed regulation as essential to U.S. financial leadership.

According to a report by the Financial Times, advisers involved in Tether’s fund raise discussions floated a much smaller raise of around $5 billion.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responded to a Wall Street Journal article, which called him “Enemy no. 1,” while Stripe CEO Patrick Collison defended his position.

Tether Gold and Pax Gold both climbed nearly 6% in 24 hours, tracking gold’s move above $5,500 per ounce for the first time.

Binance saw billions in outflows of stablecoins, Bitcoin, and Ethereum over the past week, tightening on-exchange liquidity and raising concerns about higher short-term volatility, analysts said.

As the dollar weakens and BOJ policy draws focus, analysts argue Bitcoin is trading like a macro asset, setting up a potential liquidity-driven rotation.

Bitcoin remains under pressure as Rekt Capital warns its structure mirrors early-2022 weakness, while bulls point to whale flows and tightening supply.

Gold’s rally drew a $4.17 million on-chain purchase of Tether Gold using stablecoins, according to Lookonchain.

With data indicating that Ethereum powers over 65% of tokenized assets, BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, praises the blockchain as "more secure than ever."

Data shows that while total crypto market capitalization fell in 2025, trading volumes across centralized and decentralized exchanges hit all-time highs, with stablecoins emerging as an unexpected support

Japan’s yield surge is reshaping the gold–Bitcoin narrative, with analysts framing BOJ intervention as the key liquidity catalyst.

Senator framed the CLARITY Act as a rare point of agreement across the crypto ecosystem, urging lawmakers to act before the legislative window narrows.

Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says the crypto market structure bill could drive prices higher if passed, while failure would mainly hurt market sentiment.

While Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been fighting to change the CLARITY Act’s treatment for stablecoin and DeFI, Chris Dixon pushes for the bill to move forward.

Bitcoin held near $95,000 as Trump’s Greenland-linked tariff threat rattled markets, reinforcing geopolitical risk and the crypto-as-hedge narrative.

Trump ties new Europe tariffs to Greenland push as markets remain uncertain, but Bitcoin steadies near $95,000 as liquidations stay muted in the overall crypto market.

Fortune reports that the GENIUS Act is impacting the $900 billion remittances market, making crypto-native companies harder to contest with Western Union and MoneyGram.

As Bitcoin hit a record-low volatility, Stake ‘n Shake increased its national Bitcoin exposure by $10 million.

If market structure rules remain loose, yield-bearing stablecoins could cause $6 trillion in deposit outflows, squeezing SMB credit and raising borrowing costs, according to BofA CEO Brian Moynihan.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said banks are killing competition by paying 14 basis points on savings when stablecoin rewards could boost earnings to 3.8%.

According to a CoinDesk report, Senate committees are planning to get back to the discussion table with crypto industry leaders on Friday, following the bill’s delay earlier this week.

The Senate Banking Committee has reportedly removed the crypto market structure bill from its agenda.

Visa partnered with BVNK to enable stablecoin payments on Visa Direct, as U.S. regulation advances and institutional adoption grows.

Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to the OCC asking the agency to delay the review of World Liberty Financial’s trust bank application.

Tech observers say the Trump administration may support legislation to eliminate routine crypto transaction taxes

Tether and the UNODC recently announced a partnership to combat drug-related crime in Africa.

The Bloomberg report follows speculation that Senate lawmakers are exploring tighter rules on yield for dollar-backed tokens.

The proposed changes in the new crypto bill would bring yield-bearing stablecoins closer to the banking system, which could limit crypto platforms and decentralized finance applications.

Many supporters claim that the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act was long due and is called a “commonsense reform” while others said it is not a “victimless act.”

World Liberty Financial filed for a U.S. national trust bank charter through its subsidiary, World Liberty Trust Company.

In a post on X, the Galaxy Digital CEO argued that reversing the GENIUS Act would weaken U.S. innovation and competitiveness.

Most ‘stable’ dollars are stable for issuers, not users,” suggesting that Buck returns yield directly to investors, as per Travis VanderZanden.

According to analysts, Bitcoin's rise is driven by new ETF inflows, exchange outflows, and a growing stablecoin supply.

As Tether launched its gold-backed token, Bitcoin has outpaced gold by nearly 10 times in the last 5 years.

With $51.8 billion, Circle's USD Coin (USDC) ranks second, followed by Sky (SKY) at $10.1 billion. However, the leader remains Tether.

With Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for a ‘reunification’ effort with Taiwan, many traders are betting on a China-Taiwan tension on Polymarket.

Lookonchain called Polymarket's profit taking surrounding Nicolás Maduro's arrest insider trading.

In a post on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the company plans to double down on a broader range of asset classes beyond crypto trading.