Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The CLARITY Act continues to draw attention in Congress with Representative Bryan Steil signaling possible Senate progress soon. Political divisions persist over ethics concerns tied to digital asset holdings, even as the bill aims to set federal standards for market structure
Thailand’s central bank and securities regulator are stepping up checks on large cash movements and stablecoin transactions to curb hidden capital flows, with new rules targeting deposits over 5 million baht and closer review of USDT activity
Peter Brandt, a veteran market analyst, points to technical signals in the gold-to-Bitcoin ratio suggesting the yellow metal may gain on the cryptocurrency. Recent price action shows Bitcoin lagging behind gold in performance
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
Tether is winding down its Alloy platform and aUSDT, a gold-collateralized synthetic dollar, citing low demand. Users have until September 17, 2026 to redeem tokens for underlying XAUT collateral as the company redirects resources to higher-demand products like XAUT
Bitcoin recovers ground amid the largest IPO in history and shifting geopolitical signals, but analysts warn of fragile technical support levels that could face renewed pressure
While Bitcoin struggles with price pressure from shifting investment flows into AI infrastructure and gold, major mining companies are transforming their operations into high-performance computing facilities, securing billions in long-term contracts and outperforming the cryptocurrency they once relied on exclusively
Economist Peter Schiff has intensified his criticism of Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency trades near $66,000 following recent declines. He argues that excessive confidence among holders sets the stage for a sharp drop, potentially testing long-term conviction and shaking out weak hands in the market
Tether and Fasset have introduced a Visa card that lets users spend tokenized gold in everyday transactions while earning up to 6% cashback in XAUT. The card converts XAUT holdings to fiat at point of sale and includes automatic round-ups that invest spare change back into gold
Bitcoin has dropped below $67,000 amid renewed selling pressure, giving longtime critic Peter Schiff fresh ammunition. As the leading cryptocurrency falls sharply from recent highs, questions arise about its performance compared to stocks and gold, while debates intensify over market confidence and potential policy responses
