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White House Signs Off on Ethics Rules in Market Structure Bill

The White House has reportedly reached an agreement on ethics language for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a US crypto market-structure bill currently awaiting a possible Senate vote. The development is framed as a potential pathway to secure support from at least some Democratic lawmakers—an outcome that could prove decisive in a chamber where passage may require broad consensus. According to a Tuesday report from Punchbowl , White House officials met with Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno to align on the bill’s ethics provisions. Neither senator has publicly detailed the terms of the understanding, but the report suggested the outcome could also influence how US President Donald Trump’s crypto-related investments are viewed politically. Key takeaways The White House is reportedly working to finalize ethics language in the CLARITY Act after meetings with Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Sen. Bernie Moreno. Support from some Democrats would matter because ...
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AI-Driven Trading Slump May Spark Faster Crypto Market Breakout, Analyst Says

Bitcoin and the broader crypto complex staged a rebound on Tuesday as optimism around proposed US legislation helped lift risk sentiment, while some analysts argued that cooling momentum in AI-linked equities could redirect investor attention toward digital assets. Price action reflected that shift: Bitcoin briefly traded above $67,000, and Ether neared $1,950. Crypto-related stocks also surged, with Coinbase shares up about 12%, American Bitcoin rising roughly 14%, and Cipher Digital gaining around 17%. Key takeaways Regulatory clarity expectations in the US boosted crypto sentiment, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling lawmakers are close to action on the CLARITY Act. Bitcoin outperformed in the same session crypto equities rallied, suggesting the move was broad rather than isolated to spot trading. Analysts cited a potential rotation away from AI-linked equities as AI trade momentum cools. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s pullback may be a signal that AI inf...
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AI-Driven Trading Slows, Analysts See Crypto Breakout Momentum

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market started Tuesday on a firmer footing as expectations for US regulatory progress reignited risk appetite, lifting both digital assets and shares tied to crypto activity. Bitcoin briefly pushed above $67,000 and Ether neared $1,950, while crypto-related equities rose sharply. Coinbase stock climbed about 12%, American Bitcoin gained roughly 14%, and Cipher Digital jumped around 17%. Key takeaways Shares and tokens rallied after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said lawmakers are approaching a key vote on the CLARITY Act. The proposed law would clarify which regulator—SEC or CFTC—oversees different categories of digital assets. Analysts also cited weakening momentum in AI-linked equities as a potential driver of capital rotation back into crypto. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s pullback suggests speculation in AI infrastructure may be cooling after a strong run. Regulatory optimism lifts the whole complex The immediate catalyst for Tues...
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Xrp Ledger V3.2.0 Hits 66% Adoption Before July 29 Activation

XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 now runs on 66% of tracked validators as the network approaches a scheduled amendment activation. XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 has reached 99 validators and 481 nodes across the monitored network. The July 29 activation remains on schedule because validator support continues above the required threshold. Validator Adoption Expands Across The Network XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 currently operates on 57.33% of tracked nodes, according to recent XRPL Explorer data . The tracker recorded 481 updated nodes among 825 observed systems. Adoption has increased since the software became available in June. However, many operators still use the earlier release across both validator and node infrastructure. Version 3.1.3 remains active on 42 validators, representing 28% of the monitored validator group. Another 323 nodes continue running that version, equal to 38.41% of tracked nodes. XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 gives operators access to maintenance fixes before the amendment changes ledger rules. Softw...
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BIS Warns Stablecoins Could Erode Capital Controls in Emerging Markets

Dollar-backed stablecoins are becoming a new channel for “digital dollarization” that BIS researchers say is largely resistant to capital controls—especially in emerging markets where households and businesses already face currency and access constraints. In a study released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), researchers compared foreign-currency bank deposits with inflows into dollar-pegged stablecoins across more than 130 economies. They found that both measures tend to rise during macroeconomic stress, but stablecoin flows react far less to capital controls and other FX restrictions—an asymmetry the authors attribute to stablecoins circulating “partly outside the regulatory perimeter.” Key takeaways BIS research links both foreign-currency deposits and dollar-pegged stablecoin inflows to periods of macroeconomic stress. Stablecoin inflows appear far less sensitive to capital controls than traditional foreign-currency deposits. That resilience could limit policyma...
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Bitcoin Nears Seven-Week High as Equities Weigh Tariff Plans, Not Iran Risk

Bitcoin extended its early gains into the Wall Street open, tracking a broader buoyancy in US risk assets despite fresh geopolitical and tariff-related headlines. TradingView data showed BTC/USD pressing toward $67,000 and edging close to its seven-week highs . What stands out for traders is that neither the latest escalation in the US–Iran situation nor renewed talk of international trade tariffs has meaningfully derailed momentum in crypto markets. Instead, price action suggests participants are leaning toward the view that any disruptions may be temporary—at least for now. Key takeaways BTC moved toward $67,000 and threatened fresh multi-week highs as stocks held up into the US session. Escalating tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz coincided with strength in risk assets rather than a selloff. Reported US tariff plans could have been a headwind for speculative markets, but traders appeared to expect a resolution. Analysts warn Bitcoin needs to reclaim its 21-w...
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Morpho Introduces Fixed-Rate Lending on Base Network

Onchain lending just gained a new option on Base: Morpho has launched Morpho Midnight , a fixed-rate, fixed-term lending market that sits alongside its existing variable-rate venue, Morpho Blue . The move introduces an intent-driven model where loans are structured around competing offers—rather than being priced by a protocol-defined utilization curve. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Midnight is live on the Base mainnet and begins by supporting cbBTC and USDC across multiple maturity dates. Morpho says the rollout is intentionally contained to support a progressive deployment focused on security. Key takeaways Morpho Midnight brings fixed-rate, fixed-term borrowing to Base, complementing Morpho’s variable-rate Blue pools. Loan pricing is offer-driven : lenders and borrowers propose interest rates, maturities, and other terms instead of relying on algorithmic pool utilization curves. Midnight is positioned to better match needs found in traditional c...
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