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Clarity Act Gains Momentum as May 14 Congressional Markup Set

The US Senate Banking Committee is poised to vote on the CLARITY Act, a package designed to clarify how the crypto industry fits within US regulation. Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott confirmed the bill will go to a markup on Thursday, a decision that could set the tone for the next phase of crypto policy in Washington. The legislation, first introduced in July 2025, stalled earlier this year after Coinbase withdrew its support, citing concerns including insufficient protections for open-source software developers, a prohibition on stablecoin yield, and unsettled DeFi regulation. Proponents argue the CLARITY Act would anchor consumer protections and spur domestic innovation, while critics warn the framework could fail to address the rapid evolution of the technology. As the industry mobilizes behind a path to practical rules, the timing of the markup will test whether lawmakers can assemble bipartisan backing for a measure with far-reaching implications for developers, exchange...
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Clarity Act Advances; May 14 Markup Signals Regulatory Milestone

The US CLARITY Act, a bipartisan effort to bring greater regulatory clarity to the crypto sector, is poised for a Senate Banking Committee vote this week. The bill aims to define a clear national framework for digital assets, covering who regulates what, how licenses are issued, and what standards apply to exchanges, issuers, and related financial services providers. After months of momentum stalled by opposing views and concerns, the committee’s markup could signal whether a broader bipartisan path exists for a major overhaul of U.S. crypto regulation. On Friday, Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott confirmed the legislation will proceed to a vote on Thursday, a development that has drawn intense attention from industry participants, policymakers, and compliance teams awaiting a definitive markup date. Introduced in July 2025, the CLARITY Act has been closely watched as a potential backbone for U.S. crypto regulation, though it faced skepticism and calls for refinements from sever...
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Bitcoin Dips as BTC ETF Outflows at $268M; Fed Chair Could Revive Rally

Bitcoin hovered around $80,000 on Friday after a failed push through $82,500, as traders reconciled a mix of ETF flows, leveraged futures activity, and a broader macro backdrop. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $268 million in net outflows on Thursday, snapping a four-day streak of inflows, while $270 million of leveraged bullish Bitcoin futures positions were liquidated within 24 hours. The price action comes as equities held firm— the S&P 500 reached a fresh high—without a clear broad derisking signal across traditional markets, and the Russell 2000 remained close to its own peak. Key takeaways ETF dynamics and macro tone: Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows cooled the recent positive flow stretch, suggesting a potential shift in near-term momentum even as macro conditions remain generally supportive for scarce assets. Retail demand under pressure: The latest quarterly results from Coinbase and Robinhood point to softer retail engagement, with Coinbase reporting a 31% revenue drop year...
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Exchanges Urge Congress to Block Ban on Risky Tokens, Report Finds

In early 2026, as the United States Senate weighs a comprehensive digital asset market structure bill, leading crypto exchanges pressed lawmakers to remove a provision that could hamper token listings. Politico reported that Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini asked lawmakers to excise language requiring trading platforms to offer only assets that are “not readily susceptible to manipulation.” The appeal underscores how industry stakeholders may influence drafting that governs listing standards, exchange compliance, and market integrity. The reported intervention followed the US Senate Agriculture Committee’s January vote to advance its version of the bill, signaling that industry input is shaping legislative text even as committees refine policy details. Separately, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad said on social channels that the issue was “old news” and had already been included in the committee’s markup, highlighting the persistent tensions around tokenized equities and other c...
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Estonian FSA Flags Zondacrypto Risk to Crypto Investors

Estonia’s financial regulator has issued an investor warning against BB Trade Estonia OÜ, the operator of the Zondacrypto digital asset exchange, for listing the TeamPL token without a published white paper. The Financial Supervisory and Resolution Authority (FSA) said the company did not have a white paper listed on its website for the TeamPL token, a requirement under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. According to the FSA, this constitutes a breach of MiCA’s stipulations that crypto-asset white papers remain accessible on the website of the offeror or of those seeking admission to trading as long as the assets are held by the public. “This action violates Article 9, Section 1 of , according to which crypto-asset white papers shall remain available on the website of the offerors or persons seeking admission trading for as long as the crypto-assets are held by the public.” The investor warning, issued against Zondacrypto and its parent company, was noted b...
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Estonian Financial Regulator Issues Investor Warning Against Zondacrypto

Estonia’s financial regulator has issued an investor warning against BB Trade Estonia OÜ, the operator behind the Zondacrypto digital asset exchange, citing a missing white paper for the TeamPL token. The Financial Supervisory and Resolution Authority (FSA) says the absence of a published white paper on the exchange’s site violates the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which requires ongoing disclosure for crypto assets offered to the public. According to the FSA, the warning rests on Article 9, Section 1 of MiCA, which obligates issuers and those seeking admission to trading to keep crypto-asset white papers available on their websites for as long as the assets are held by the public. The FSA’s action signals renewed EU-wide emphasis on disclosure and investor protection as MiCA preparations unfold for a broader set of firms, including smaller exchanges operating across member states. Cointelegraph reached out to Zondacrypto for comment by publication time but did not re...
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May 8 Price Outlook: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA in Mixed View

Bitcoin traded near $79,000 on Friday, as buyers stepped in on pullbacks toward the round figure and nudged prices back toward the $80,000 zone. The immediate question for traders is whether BTC can clear the overhead at around $84,000 and extend the current upmove, or if renewed selling pressure will cap the rally once more. The day’s readings come as a mosaic of signals from price momentum, on-chain flows, and notable market commentators, leaving traders weighing multiple interpretations of the short-term trajectory. CryptoQuant analyst IT Tech weighed in on the chart dynamics, arguing that a bottom would only be confirmed if BTC rallies and sustains above $88,880. Until that level proves itself, the $85,000 to $88,000 area could remain a zone where buyers take profits and sellers step back in. Meanwhile, John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands, signaled a bullish turn in BTC’s trend in a recent post on X, suggesting the model’s readings point toward upside momentum and that p...
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