Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
A formal complaint accuses Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of breaching UK rules by lobbying the Bank of England on cryptocurrency policy after receiving major donations from a Tether investor
The Major County Sheriffs of America moved from opposition to neutral on the CLARITY Act following clarifications on Section 604, removing a notable barrier to the crypto market structure bill's progress in the Senate
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proposed barring members of Congress, the president, and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets like memecoins, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest amid recent financial disclosures
The Reserve Bank of India has urged lawmakers to maintain strict separation between the banking system and cryptocurrencies, including private stablecoins, while keeping prohibition as an option
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives endorsed the bill, while the Major County Sheriffs of America moved to a neutral position on key provisions, easing concerns over enforcement capabilities as senators prepare for a potential floor vote
Tether and Ledn have partnered to let holders of tokenized gold XAUT borrow against their holdings later in 2026, providing liquidity while keeping physical bullion exposure intact. The move taps into Tether’s substantial gold stockpile and expands options in crypto credit markets
Cathie Wood of ARK Invest points to capital outflows from unstable regions as a key factor for renewed demand in Bitcoin, noting that AI serves a separate purpose and cannot take over Bitcoin's role in wealth protection
The European Parliament’s ECON committee has urged the European Commission to evaluate additional regulations covering decentralized finance, staking, lending, NFTs, and related activities as part of ongoing MiCA framework assessment. A vote is expected on July 7
The probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 has fallen to even odds according to Galaxy Research, as limited floor time before the August recess and lack of public progress weigh on the bill's prospects
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the financial strategies used by Strategy to build its Bitcoin holdings, pointing to strains in its preferred share structure as evidence of broader market pressures
