A sweeping Senate draft bill sets the stage for overhauling U.S. crypto regulation, proposing clear classifications, limited SEC oversight, and exemptions to accelerate compliant crypto innovation. Senate Draft Bill Builds on CLARITY Act Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno announced on July 22 that they have released a digital asset market […] Source CryptoX Portal
After describing U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as “a good public servant,” Bessent reiterated his call for a full internal review of the central bank’s operations. Should the Fed Face a Full Audit? Bessent Thinks So Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. Federal Reserve is spiraling out of control and needs a full […] Source CryptoX Portal
Key points: Bitcoin is facing selling near $120,000, but the bears have failed to pull the price below $115,000, indicating that buyers remain in command. Select major altcoins continue to charge higher, signaling the arrival of an altseason Bitcoin (BTC) continues to face selling near $120,000, but a positive sign is that the bulls have not allowed the price to dip below $115,000 in the past few days. That suggests the bulls are buying every minor dip and have kept up the pressure. The spot BTC exchange-traded funds registered a…
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-powered prediction market that recently attained a billion dollar valuation, is deciding whether to introduce its own customized stablecoin, or accept a revenue sharing deal with Circle based on the amount of USDC held on the platform, according to a person familiar with the plans. Polymarket’s motivation to create its own stablecoin is simply to own the yield-generating reserves that back the large amount of Circle’s USDC dollar-pegged token used to make bets on the popular betting platform, the person said. A Polymarket representative said no decision has…
Tron (TRX) hit a fresh yearly high last Friday, climbing to $0.3344 for the first time since early December 2024. The price surge reflects growing market confidence, with bulls firmly in control and the technical structure pointing toward continued upside. While many altcoins remain stuck in consolidation, Tron stands out with a strong uptrend supported by improving fundamentals. Related Reading On-chain data from CryptoQuant reveals a key driver behind this momentum: fees on the Tron network have surged, surpassing those of Ethereum and reaching parity with Bitcoin. The platform now…
PNC Bank has formed a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to expand digital asset services for its clients. The collaboration will leverage Coinbase’s institutional-grade Crypto-as-a-Service platform to enable PNC’s banking clients and institutional investors to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies securely through PNC’s systems. PNC will also provide select banking services to Coinbase as […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Western Union is exploring ways to integrate stablecoins into its services as the firm seeks to modernize cross-border payments. During a Monday interview with Bloomberg, Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan said that the firm views stablecoins as an opportunity. He also said the company is exploring partnerships with major crypto industry players to offer stablecoin on-ramp and off-ramp services, as well as a digital wallet. “We see stablecoin really as an opportunity, not as a threat. […] We’re 175 years old, and we’ve been innovative across [those] 175 years. And…
The Ether Machine, a company built around ether as a yield asset, has gone public on Nasdaq, backed by a war chest of 400,000 ETH (over $1.5 billion) to open yield opportunities for institutional investors. Company co-founder Andrew Keys believes that ethereum adoption has reached a “pivotal inflection point.” The Ether Machine Goes Public on […] Source CryptoX Portal
Brian Quintenz, former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and current head of policy at the crypto arm of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has unexpectedly disappeared from the vote roster, according to Lydia Beyoud of Bloomberg. Quintenz had been nominated to lead the commission by U.S. President Donald Trump, but […] Source CryptoX Portal
China-based pork processing company and Bitcoin miner Bit Origin has officially kicked off its crypto treasury initiative with its first acquisition of 40.5 million Dogecoin. In a statement on Monday, the company said the Dogecoin (DOGE) buy was the “first strategic acquisition” under its digital asset treasury initiative, supported by a share sale and debt offering that aimed to raise $500 million. At an average price of $0.24 per coin, Bit Origin would have spent around $9.9 million on its recent Dogecoin acquisition. The token is currently trading at $0.26,…