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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Declares Crypto CLARITY Act Ready for Full Senate Floor Vote

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed that the CLARITY Act is ready for a full U.S. Senate floor vote following extensive bipartisan negotiations. The revised market structure legislation incorporates key compromises on stablecoin rewards, non-custodial developer protections, and regulatory oversight split between the SEC and CFTC. Key amendments include strict ethics rules prohibiting federal officials, including the U.S. President, from...

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More Americans Now Own Bitcoin Than Gold as U.S. Dominates Global Crypto Holdings

An estimated 50 million Americans now hold Bitcoin, surpassing the roughly 37 million who own physical gold, according to a report by Bitcoin financial services company River. The milestone highlights a dramatic generational pivot toward digital hard assets across the United States. U.S. Bitcoin ownership has reached approximately 50 million individuals (18.6% of American adults), compared to 37 million (10.8%) holding gold. The United States...

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Bitmine Slows Ether Buys to $14M, Directs $86M Toward Stock Buybacks

Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 7,430 ETH last week, marking a sharp deceleration in its weekly accumulation pace. The firm redirected approximately $86 million toward repurchasing 5.5 million shares of its BMNR common stock. Bitmine’s total Ethereum treasury reached 5.78 million ETH, representing roughly 4.8% of the circulating supply. Ethereum treasury giant Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) slowed its token purchases last...

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World Cup Boom Drives Polymarket and Kalshi to Record Prediction Market Volumes

Polymarket’s soccer category volume surged by 300% to surpass $2 billion as global football activity fuels record event-market trading. U.S.-regulated platform Kalshi reached a record aggregate open interest of $1.16 billion, crossing the billion-dollar milestone for the first time. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established prediction protocols as primary venues for real-time sentiment and sport sentiment hedging. The 2026 World Cup...

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France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket Over Unauthorized Gambling Concerns

ANJ ordered French ISPs to block Polymarket following a July 16, 2026 decision, viewing it as an unauthorized gambling platform. Platform recorded 578,751 visits from 205,057 unique French users in June 2026 despite prior financial transaction restrictions. Promotion of unauthorized gambling services carries potential fines of up to €100,000 ($114,000). Polymarket is already geoblocked in 36 regions as regulatory scrutiny...

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