Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to push the CLARITY Act toward a floor vote before the August recess, potentially forcing senators to publicly declare their positions even if the crypto market structure bill cannot overcome a filibuster. Summary Thune wants a Senate vote before the August recess, despite uncertainty over the required 60 votes….
Is it all about XRP and its price or all Ripple moves matter to investors? If you spend enough time on Crypto X (formerly Twitter) or Reddit or any other social media with a bias toward cryptocurrencies, as we tend to do, you will notice an interesting pattern regarding XRP and the company behind…
BEAT has gained 32.1% in seven days before an Aug. 1 release that will place the token at the center of $77.07 million in scheduled BEAT, EIGEN and ZETA unlocks. Summary $67.78 million in BEAT will unlock on Aug. 1, equal to 6.87% of circulation. EIGEN has fallen 12.6% before a $7.87 million release for…
ONDO and LIT are today’s largest losers once agian, while ZEC has decisively broken below $500. After gaining several grand and peaking at $67,000 earlier this week, bitcoin faced an immediate rejection and dipped below $64,000, where it currently struggles. Most larger-cap alts are also in the red on a daily scale now, with…
Nvidia, Meta and Microsoft have joined 22 other organizations in warning U.S. policymakers that sweeping controls on open-weight AI models could weaken American leadership as competition with China intensifies. Summary Nvidia, Meta and Microsoft oppose sweeping U.S. restrictions on open-weight AI models. The coalition favors targeted enforcement against intellectual-property theft and other proven misuse. Elon…
Robinhood Chain token launch platform Memecoin.Fun has raised $3.5 million in strategic funding as the network’s decentralized exchanges approach $9 billion in cumulative trading volume. Summary Memecoin.Fun raised $3.5 million in strategic financing led by Becker Ventures. Funding will support launchpad infrastructure, cross-chain bridges, and a multichain memecoin platform. Robinhood Chain’s growing activity is increasing…
Some traders still see a rally toward $2,000 as a potential bull trap before ETH makes one final move lower. Pseudonymous crypto trader NoName says Ethereum has just crossed into the price zone where its bear market has historically bottomed, pointing to four straight lower highs as proof the downtrend has run its course….
The US House of Representatives has passed a congressional stock-trading ban by a 232-198 vote, sending the measure to the Senate despite criticism that it leaves existing holdings untouched. Summary The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act in a 232-198 vote. Elizabeth Warren criticized loopholes allowing lawmakers to retain and sell existing stocks. Bryan…
Strive’s SATA preferred shares have recovered nearly 16% from their June low to about $97, prompting Jan3 CEO Samson Mow to predict that the rebound could help Strategy’s STRC return to its $100 par value. Summary Strive’s SATA has rebounded nearly 16% from its June low to about $97. Samson Mow expects SATA’s recovery to…
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock has become the largest holding in three major U.S. preferred stock ETFs, which collectively own $756 million of the security even as its price remains about 13% below its $100 par value. Summary STRC has become the largest holding in three major preferred stock ETFs with $756 million invested. Institutional holdings…
