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White House Sets July 4 Target for Landmark Clarity Act Crypto Regulation Bill

White House Sets July 4 Target for Landmark Clarity Act Crypto Regulation Bill

White House targets July 4 passage of the Clarity Act for broad U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Senate Banking Committee markup planned for May, with floor action in June to allow House reconciliation. Stablecoin yield compromise deemed closed; ethics provisions under discussion to address conflicts of interest. Bill would clarify CFTC vs. SEC jurisdiction, exempt compliant digital asset sales, and include safeguards...

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Weekly Snapshot  – Altcoins Coil for Breakouts While BTC Recovers Ground

Regulatory Tailwinds Support ReboundBitcoin and major assets stabilized this week near recent highs as U.S. lawmakers advanced key crypto legislation, countering earlier ETF outflow pressures and Fed transition concerns. Market structure talks gained traction with a potential May markup, fueling optimism for clearer rules on stablecoins and digital assets. U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Toward May MarkupThe White House’s top...

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Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for Up to 0 Million

Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million, Gaining Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Derivatives Stack

Deal terms: Payward will acquire 100% of Bitnomial for up to $550 million payable in cash and stock, valuing the parent company’s equity at $20 billion. Licenses secured: The transaction gives Kraken control of a fully CFTC-regulated U.S. derivatives platform, including an exchange, clearinghouse and brokerage. Strategic impact: Bitnomial, the first crypto-native firm to hold the complete suite of CFTC licenses, spent over a decade...

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Weekly Snapshot – Bitcoin Rallies on Ceasefire

The crypto market ended the week higher after a sharp mid-week rally, with Bitcoin recovering from recent lows to test $73,000 before settling near $71,000 by April 13. Total market capitalization climbed above $2.5 trillion as geopolitical de-escalation and steady institutional buying offset lingering macro caution. The Ceasefire RallyThe dominant driver was the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, which collapsed oil prices and triggered a...

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Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered Consortium

Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered Consortium

First approvals: HKMA issued the initial batch of stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial (Standard Chartered-led consortium with Animoca Brands). Regulatory milestone: Licenses granted under the Stablecoins Ordinance that took effect in August 2025; HKMA reviewed 36 applications. Strict safeguards: Stablecoins may only transfer to identity-verified wallets; travel rule applies to transfers above HK$8,000. Issuer...

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