Clarity Act's Legacy: What's Next for Crypto Regulation?
U.S. agencies rush to replace the Clarity Act, but will new regulations withstand scrutiny? Experts weigh in on crypto's regulatory future.
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Solana Speed Upgrade Cuts Block Times 17%
Solana’s latest speed upgrade slashes block times by 17%, boosting transaction freshness without expanding network capacity, highlighting a strategic focus on efficiency.
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Bitcoin Faces Critical 8-Year Rates Test as Bank of England Begins £368B Unwind
The Bank of England's £368 billion quantitative tightening program poses a significant test for Bitcoin, with gilt yields fluctuating amid paused active auctions while the full portfolio unwind maintains persistent rate risk.
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NYSE Explores Avalanche for 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is evaluating Avalanche as the blockchain infrastructure for its upcoming tokenized securities trading platform. This move could revolutionize traditional market access.
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Crypto Stocks Rebound as CFTC and SEC Press Ahead Under Existing Rules
Coinbase and Strategy lead a rebound in crypto-linked equities as CFTC and SEC advance regulatory actions under existing authority.
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American Bitcoin Posts Q2 Loss but Expands Holdings to Over 8,000 BTC Amid Market Headwinds
Publicly traded miner American Bitcoin reports a $57.2M quarterly loss but boosts its Bitcoin stash to 8,002 coins, signaling strong conviction despite price declines.
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Strategy's Bitcoin Treasury Bleeds $8.2B as BTC Slumps 50% from Peak
Nasdaq-listed Strategy (MSTR) reports an $8.22 billion Q2 2026 loss as Bitcoin plunges 50% from its all-time high. Despite continued accumulation, the firm faces severe market skepticism.
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Bitcoin Shows Minimal Movement as Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
Bitcoin rose slightly after the Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75%, with new Chair Kevin Warsh signaling no immediate cuts. Market eyes inflation data and political pressures for lower rates.
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Strategy's STRC Buyback Gambit: How Retiring Preferred Stock Below Par Creates Bitcoin Accretion
Strategy spent $25 million repurchasing its perpetual preferred stock STRC at a steep discount to par, generating millions in value accretion for common shareholders while adding zero Bitcoin to its treasury reserves.
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