Coinbase Targets Stock Futures but CFTC Standstill Blocks Launch

Coinbase Derivatives has formally submitted a proposed framework for perpetual futures contracts tied to individual U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move that, if approved, could significantly expand the…

The CLARITY Act Fails to Advance in Senate Amidst Record Crypto Advocate Mobilization

The United States Senate’s recent failure to advance the CLARITY Act on September 15th, with a cloture vote falling short at 49-50, has cast a spotlight on the burgeoning influence…

Ethereum’s Staked ETH and Layer-2 Activity Masks Complex Demand Dynamics Amid ETF Outflows

A recent snapshot of Ethereum’s institutional data, taken on September 21st, revealed approximately $120 billion in staked ETH and $40.4 billion in daily average total value locked (TVL) across Layer-2…

Bank of Russia Proposes 1% Crypto Capital Cap While Carving Out Some Client Custody

The Bank of Russia has put forth a significant regulatory proposal that aims to cap banks’ exposure to cryptocurrency and foreign digital instruments at 1% of their capital. This move,…

Foreign Treasury Bill Buying Rebounds by $38.8B as Private Investors Sell $29.1B in Notes and Bonds Amid Elevated Long-Term Yields

Foreign buyers re-entered the U.S. Treasury bill market in July 2026, a move that, while indicating a resurgence in demand for short-term government debt, did not signal a broader endorsement…

Regulators Chart New Crypto Market Access Paths After Senate Fails to Advance CLARITY Act

Two days after the United States Senate narrowly failed to advance the CLARITY Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, federal…

Dtcpay Secures $25 Million Series A Funding, Welcoming SBI Group as Strategic Investor to Bolster Stablecoin Payments Ecosystem

Singapore-based payments innovator Dtcpay has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising a substantial $25 million, with the strategic inclusion of SBI Group as a key investor. This significant…

Bitcoin’s Rebound Above $80,000 Fuels Tech-Led Relief Rally Amidst Yen Weakness and ETF Inflows

Bitcoin’s impressive surge past the $80,000 mark on September 18th ignited a palpable sense of optimism across the digital asset market, marking a significant technology-driven relief rally. This upward momentum…

The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 Advances, Establishing a Statutory Framework for a Federal Bitcoin Reserve

Washington D.C. – The House Financial Services Committee has taken a significant step towards formalizing a federal Bitcoin reserve, approving legislation that would enshrine a 20-year holding period and mandate…

The CLARITY Act’s Senate Setback Fuels DeFi’s "Uber Path" Ambition, While Aave’s Product Strategy Creates New Regulatory Touchpoints

The U.S. Senate’s procedural vote on September 15th, which saw the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act, rejected by a narrow margin of 49-50, represented a significant…