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Clarity Act Passage Odds Hit Record Low on Polymarket Amid Senate Ethics Standoff

Clarity Act Passage Odds Hit Record Low on Polymarket Amid Senate Ethics Standoff

Polymarket odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to pass by year-end 2026 have fallen to a record low of 32% as Senate negotiations stall over ethics provisions. The bill seeks to clarify SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets and has advanced through key Senate committees but requires broader Democratic support. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger warned against letting ethics disputes derail the...

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ECB Selects 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Launching in2027

ECB Selects 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Launching in 2027

The European Central Bank (ECB) selected 36 payment service providers (PSPs) from over 50 applicants to participate in the digital euro pilot, set to begin in the second half of 2027 for 12 months. Participants include major banks like Deutsche Bank and UniCredit, as well as fintechs such as Revolut, offering broad geographical and business model diversity. The pilot will test person-to-person and person-to-business payments...

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U.S. Government Transfers 8 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime

U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime

U.S. government-linked wallets transferred ~$288 million in seized crypto, including BTC from Farace and BTC-e cases and ETH from a laundering scheme, to Coinbase Prime. Bitcoin routed through fresh intermediary wallets before deposit; ether sent directly, consistent with institutional custody flows. Move aligns with Coinbase Prime’s role as custodian for government assets but occurs despite Trump’s March 2025 executive...

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US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Ban on Fed CBDC

US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Ban on Fed CBDC in 85-5 Vote

The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with an 85-5 vote, attaching a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a CBDC or substantially similar digital asset through December 31, 2030. The ban exempts privately issued dollar-denominated stablecoins while requiring congressional approval for any future CBDC. Bitcoin traded near $62,000 with broader market pressure, but the news highlights...

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Crypto licensing in 2026 - how MiCA changes compliance for startups in Europe

Crypto licensing in 2026: how MiCA changes compliance for startups in Europe

Launching a crypto startup in Europe has become more difficult and complex after MiCA entered full implementation across the EU. In 2026, many Web3 companies that previously operated with minimal oversight now face comprehensive licensing, stricter AML obligations, and increased scrutiny from regulators, banks, and payment providers. Proper MiCA compliance for crypto startups is becoming a critical requirement for entering the European...

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