Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief The Senate just released a discussion draft of its own crypto market structure legislation. The House passed a companion bill last week, dubbed the CLARITY ACT. The Senate’s version differs in some meaningful ways, but the aim is the same. And it directly impacts crypto startups and future token sales through ICOs. The…
In brief Analysts at Compass Point downgraded shares of Circle (CRCL) to a “sell” rating. The analysts cited increased stablecoin competition, Fed rate cuts, and waning retail participation as potential negative catalysts. Shares closed down more than 8% on Tuesday, now off around 34% from its all-time high of $298.99. Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle…
In brief Altcoins slipped Tuesday morning as tokens including Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) gave back gains from last week’s Trump-driven rally. Hedera and Hyperliquid led losses among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Analysts called the drop a “healthy correction” after steep gains, pointing to overbought signals, profit-taking, and bullish patterns like XRP’s…
In brief JPMorgan is reportedly exploring crypto-backed loans secured by Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move follows growing institutional interest and regulatory clarity, including the recent passage of the GENIUS Act. Experts say Basel III rules remain a hurdle, but JPMorgan’s plans may signal progress toward treating crypto as acceptable collateral in TradFi. JPMorgan Chase is…
In brief Coinbase has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering up to 10x leverage. The move follows last week’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark crypto law by President Trump. The launch fills a long-standing gap in U.S. crypto markets, Decrypt was told. Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers Monday,…
In brief Dogecoin, the eighth biggest cryptocurrency by market value, has gained more over the past week than any of the other top 20 coins and tokens. Grayscale analyst Zach Pandle attributes the gains to investors’ renewed appetite for risk. Investors are now looking at altcoins following major July gains from Bitcoin and Ethereum, experts…
In brief The GENIUS Act, now signed into law, gives stablecoin issuers like Ripple a clear regulatory path but is expected to have limited direct impact on XRP’s price. Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, positions the company to compete domestically with USDC and PayPal USD as a native U.S. liquidity provider. Legal ambiguity around XRP’s classification…
In brief Three states have passed laws enabling Bitcoin reserves to date. Several efforts in other states have failed over concerns about volatility and public fund safety. Proposals are still pending in 17 more states as crypto advocates push for wider adoption. As random companies snap up Bitcoin and Donald Trump hails the creation of…
In brief Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said his company fully intends to register its flagship USDT stablecoin via the newly-signed GENIUS Act. The company will also likely offer another, U.S.-specific stablecoin in the American market. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said he believes his company is nonetheless poised to particularly benefit from the passage of the…
In brief Bitcoin’s dominance is creeping down, but it’s too early to tell if it’ll become a trend, 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz said. At $2.3 trillion, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at around 61% on Friday. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stood at 43, leaning toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s grip on the $4 trillion cryptocurrency market may be loosening, but…
