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Polymarket Gives Dems 62% Midterm Sweep Odds, CLARITY Act in Jeopardy
10.10.2026
Prediction markets are flashing warning signs for the cryptocurrency industry ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Polymarket gives Democrats a 62% chance of sweeping both chambers of Congress, while Kalshi puts the odds at 61%. Such an outcome could complicate efforts to revive the CLARITY Act...
Rep. Hill Eyes Lame-Duck Session to Secure CLARITY Act Approval
8.10.2026
Representative French Hill still hopes for approval of the CLARITY Act after the midterm elections. Hill, who championed the FIT21 Act—an earlier attempt to establish clear rules for the crypto market—believes that the current agency-led regulatory approach “falls short” of what America...
4 Crypto Sectors Gained From CLARITY Act Failure, Bitwise Says
3.10.2026
Crypto’s rally after a major legislative setback has an unexpected explanation, according to a new Bitwise analysis. Matt Hougan identifies four areas where the outcome created advantages, alongside one risk that could reverse them. Stablecoin Platforms Preserve Customer Rewards Four areas...
US Midterms: Stand With Crypto Backs Bipartisan Slate After Senate Bill Fails
2.10.2026
Following the U.S. Senate’s failure to reach the 60 votes required to pass the CLARITY Act, Stand With Crypto has unveiled an expanded slate of pro-crypto candidates it’s backing in the midterm elections.   Stand With Crypto Endorses Bipartisan Candidates Ahead of Midterm Elections...
Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Moves to Unlock Institutional Custody
2.10.2026
Driven by weak U.S. employment data and a major SEC regulatory proposal, bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since Sept. 23. Back near $85,000 as of this writing, bitcoin remains up over the last day. Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Amid Weak Labor Data In price action likely to fuel...
Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn't close the deal
30.9.2026
In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U.S. market structure bill to a goal it never reached
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Vows Onchain Rules Despite Failed CLAIRTY Act
30.9.2026
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins told CNBC that “even though the CLARITY Act failed in Congress,” the agency is “proceeding to provide clarity” on how to raise money onchain. What Did Atkins Actually Say? Atkins sat down with CNBC’s Squawk...
How months of work on the Clarity Act all fell apart
27.9.2026
Interviews with industry participants and legislative aides paint a picture of a blown bill-writing process, with sources pointing to nearly every facet of the bill's development and the debate around it as contributing factors to this month's failed vote
Blockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles
25.9.2026
The trade group will be run again by its original CEO, Kristin Smith, when Summer Mersinger leaves at the end of a long congressional tussle
White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat
23.9.2026
President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump's crypto ties as a political weapon
Why banks and offshore hubs like Dubai are winners of the Senate killing the Clarity Act
21.9.2026
One expert believes that the failure to pass the bill is a win for the banks that staunchly oppose stablecoin yields, while a global crypto lawyer believes overseas jurisdictions benefit
CLARITY Fails, Kraken Prepares for On-Chain Perps, And More – Weekly Recap
20.9.2026
This week’s stories centered on regulation, institutional adoption and market infrastructure. Seven Democratic senators vowed to keep negotiating on the CLARITY Act, while Tom Lee forecast a bullish 12 months for crypto. Revolut attackers demanded 6,000 XMR for stolen customer data, Kalshi captured...
No CLARITY, Plenty of Activity — Week in Review
20.9.2026
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin and U.S....
Crypto traders braced for a total wipeout this week but Bitcoin had other plans
20.9.2026
Market experts view bitcoin’s price stability as evidence of its fundamental independence from Washington, maintaining that global liquidity and adoption cycles remain the primary growth drivers
Arthur Hayes Calls CLARITY Act ‘Nonsense’ as Bitcoin Tops $80K
20.9.2026
Arthur Hayes seized on bitcoin’s move above $80,000 to dismiss the CLARITY Act and argue that higher rates give wealthy investors more money for financial assets. The rally followed the Senate setback and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. Hayes Pits a Rate Hike Against Crypto...
Michael Saylor Sees a Bigger Crypto Opportunity Beyond CLARITY
20.9.2026
Michael Saylor says crypto’s larger opportunity lies in building financial products that millions use rather than accepting restrictive legislation for certainty. He argues broad adoption could create economic value and a durable political constituency for digital innovation. Saylor Puts...
Brian Armstrong Says WSJ Will Blame Coinbase for CLARITY’s Collapse
19.9.2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the Wall Street Journal is preparing a story blaming him for the CLARITY Act’s Senate defeat, and he went public with his defense before it ran. A Pre-Emptive Strike Armstrong did not wait for the alleged article to come out; instead, he took to X and aired...
Clarity Act, we hardly knew ye: We look at what was in the bill and what's replacing it
19.9.2026
U.S. agencies are racing to substitute their regulations for the law that was meant to set crypto markets in governmental bedrock, but will the stand-ins last?
Ripple Legal Chief Calls for Crypto Unity After CLARITY Act Defeat
19.9.2026
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is calling for greater coordination across the crypto industry after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. He said the setback exposed divisions in messaging and political support surrounding digital asset legislation. Alderoty Calls for...
Bitcoin Price Hits $81K on Renewed Spot Demand, Leverage Reset
18.9.2026
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 on Friday, hitting an intraday high of $81,238, before settling around $80,800 with a $1.62 trillion market cap. CFTC Draft Rules Spark Rally Beyond $81,000 Bitcoin’s price breezed past $81,000 Friday amid reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission...