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Michael Saylor said Bitcoin can advance without the CLARITY Act while urging the United States to establish clearer digital asset rules. The comments came as lawmakers pushed a potential Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill to September. Saylor Separates Bitcoin’s Future From US Crypto Legislation On Aug. 7, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of […]

  U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is renewing her push for the CLARITY Act as Senate action stalls. The legislation would establish digital asset market rules, strengthen customer protections, and give federal authorities clearer enforcement powers. Lummis Renews CLARITY Act Push as Senate Action Slows U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) shared on X on Aug. 7 that she remains determined to advance the CLARITY Act while expressing frustration over its stalled progress. She indicated that lawmakers have invested too much work in a comprehensive U.S. crypto framework to stop now, pledging to work with Senate colleagues to advance it.

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $128.69 million on Thursday, marking a fourth straight day of inflows. Ether funds added an even stronger $92.15 million, while XRP and HYPE also finished in positive territory. Bitcoin Streak Hits 4 Days With $128.69M Inflow Capital continued to flow into the largest crypto ETFs as the week progressed. Bitcoin funds added […]

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office has reportedly indicated that he intends to file for a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act before the August recess. The move is seen as a positive sign indicating that the bill is a priority for the Senate. CLARITY Act Motion Cloture Vote To […]

  South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has put dates behind its long-discussed public listing, outlining a three-stage plan that targets an initial public offering in 2028. Key Takeaways Bithumb targets a 2028 IPO with a preliminary listing filing set for 2027. A February ledger error involving 620,000 BTC, near $43 billion, triggered an FSS review. Watch Bithumb’s 2027 filing and Korea’s 22% crypto tax starting January 2027. Rather than promising a quick path to market, the roadmap published by the South Korean exchange focuses on the less glamorous work that typically determines whether an exchange is ready to become a public company: stronger accounting, tighter internal controls and regulatory compliance.

  Strategy will put money into Trump Accounts for eligible children of its U.S. employees, joining a widening corporate push to place young Americans inside the investment system before adulthood. Key Takeaways Strategy will add $250 yearly to eligible employees’ children’s accounts. Strategy will match the Treasury’s $1,000 seed for qualifying newborns. Strategy’s program starts after Treasury finalizes employer guidance. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company told the public on Wednesday that it will deposit $250 annually for every eligible child under 18, regardless of the child’s birth date. For children born on or after Jan. 1, 2025, Strategy will also provide a one-time $1,000 payment matching the federal government’s opening contribution.