The recently released text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee is raising some eyebrows among experts before a scheduled Thursday markup for provisions on housing and the lack of ethics language. On Monday, three Republican lawmakers unveiled the text of the bill lawmakers will use to consider advancing crypto market structure legislation in the banking committee. It followed drafts released in July and September 2025, building upon discussions between crypto and banking industry representatives over stablecoin yield. Text of CLARITY Act. Source:…
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Capital Rotation Or Bear Market Rally?
The altcoin market is gaining strength as a growing number of assets beyond the major names have begun pushing higher, drawing attention back to the broader ecosystem after months of Bitcoin-dominated price action. GugaOnchain has identified a specific signal in the volume data that suggests the shift may be more structural than it first appears. Related Reading A closer examination of the CEX Volume Ratio — which tracks trading volume across all altcoins excluding the top five assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Binance Coin — reveals what the analyst…
Ethics Remains Sticking Point as Crypto Market Structure Bill Goes to Senate Markup
With lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee set to consider a markup on a cryptocurrency market structure bill this week, some Democrats are holding the line — and potentially their votes — on ethics provisions. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), passed by the US House of Representatives in July 2025, is scheduled for a markup in the Banking Committee on Thursday after months of delays due to concerns about language on stablecoin yield, tokenized equities, ethics and more issues related to the crypto industry. Although the Senate…
XRP Whales Accused Of Manipulating Liquidity In Major Market Move
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BNB Consolidation Nears End As Market Braces For Major Move
My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for…
XRP Bulls Drive Token Above $90B Market Cap as Bitcoin Retakes $82,000
Key Takeaways XRP topped $1.50 on May 10 as bitcoin reclaimed $82,000 during a crypto market rally. Sosovalue reported $34.21M in XRP ETF inflows, lifting XRP market cap above $92.6B. Ripple, Mastercard, and J.P. Morgan-backed XRPL treasury tests as analysts eye a $3.60 setup. ETF Inflows and Exchange Withdrawals Boost XRP Momentum On May 10, XRP breached the $1.50 mark for the first time in nearly two months amid a rare weekend cryptocurrency market rally that also saw bitcoin briefly reclaim $82,000. According to Bitstamp data, XRP nearly touched $1.51,…
Bitcoin Price Gains Renewed Strength, Market Eyes Bullish Breakout
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $81,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $82,450 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $79,200 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $80,750 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $80,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $80,800 and $80,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Turns Positive Bitcoin…
Stablecoin Market Adds $2 Billion in 7 Days as USDT Holds Near $190 Billion – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Tether’s USDT hit $189.63B on May 10, keeping 58.76% control of the stablecoin market. Circle’s USDC added $1.61B in 7 days, signaling renewed demand for dollar-backed crypto. USDG jumped 11.89% to $2.658B, putting newer stablecoins back in the spotlight. Stablecoin Market Starts Swelling Again As of this weekend, tether ( USDT) remains the unquestioned heavyweight of the sector, holding a towering $189.63 billion market valuation; the asset posted a mild 0.05% increase over the past week. USDT’s share of the $322.74 billion stablecoin market now stands at 58.76%,…
South Korea’s Crypto Market Loses Half Its Value as Stock Boom Pulls Investors Away
The value of cryptocurrency held by South Korean investors more than halved over the past year, falling from 121.8 trillion won ($83.3 billion) at the end of January 2025 to 60.6 trillion won ($41.4 billion) by the end of February 2026. Daily trading volumes across the country’s five major exchanges, including Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, Coinone and Gopax, also took a hit, collapsing to $3 billion by February compared to $11.6 billion in December 2024, Korean outlet The Chosun Daily reported, citing data the Bank of Korea submitted to Rep. Cha…
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock
Key Takeaways The Cryptoquant Korea Premium Index (KPI) hit 1.98% on May 7 as BTC topped $80K across South Korean exchanges. Upbit and Bithumb saw BTC swing from -2.27% to premiums amid 2026 war-driven volatility. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix AI demand may keep Cryptoquant KPI swings elevated in 2026. South Korea’s Kimchi Premium Returns as Bitcoin Climbs Past $80K Again According to metrics tracked by Cryptoquant, bitcoin prices have swung both below and above the global, or volume-weighted average price (VWAP), since the onset of the U.S.-Iran conflict. The…