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Washington, D.C. — The path forward for the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, is far from certain, according to a new analysis from TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group. While a vote is scheduled for May 14, the firm cautions that this procedural step is only the beginning of a longer, more contentious legislative battle. What the May 14 Vote Actually Means According to a report from The Block, TD Cowen analyst Jaret Seiberg explained that the upcoming vote is a transition point to move the bill to the Senate floor, not its final…

Bitcoin might be struggling at the moment, but recurring historical price action shows a notable turnaround is on the horizon. Notably, Bitcoin has corrected considerably from its all-time high of $126,200 in October 2025, marking the end of its cyclical bullish phase. At the current price near $71,000, this represents a 43.7% drop from the peak. Still, the crypto leader is approaching a phase where it bottoms and starts another bullish season. Key Points Bitcoin is following a price fractal that has defined its bull market phase since 2011, offering insights into periods of correction and expansion. Bitcoin is nearing…

In a groundbreaking move to allow retail and institutional investors to securely access DeFi markets, JasperVault, a peer-to-peer interoperable options protocol, today entered into a strategic partnership with SafePal, an established cryptocurrency wallet that supports a wide range of digital assets. With the collaboration, JasperVault is now supported on SafePal’s hardware wallet infrastructure, an integration that enables JasperVault users to securely store and access their assets on SafePal’s self-custodial wallet technology. JasperVault is a peer-to-peer interoperable options protocol built to make DeFi options trading more seamless, simplified, and secure. By using innovative technologies, including atomic swaps, PDAs (program derived addresses),…

Despite a new chip challenge from Google and a billion-dollar contract loss hitting one of its key suppliers, Nvidia remains the dominant force in artificial intelligence hardware, with fresh deals in the UK, China, and the automotive sector reinforcing that position. Wall Street research firm TD Cowen reaffirmed its buy rating on Nvidia this Thursday, brushing aside concerns raised by Google’s Wednesday announcement of new AI training and inference chips. The firm said it continues to see Nvidia as “the market leader in terms of performance and breadth of software ecosystem.” The endorsement came as Nvidia announced a string of…

DeFi protocol Avant has announced a delay to its highly anticipated Token Generation Event (TGE), pushing the launch to mid-September. The decision comes amid what the project describes as significant pressure on DeFi tokens and a series of high-profile hacks affecting various protocols in recent months. Why Avant Postponed Its TGE In a statement released to the community, Avant cited the current market environment as insufficiently supportive for a token launch. The protocol noted that DeFi tokens broadly have experienced sustained selling pressure, while security incidents across the ecosystem have eroded investor confidence. Avant emphasized that the delay is a…

A notable assessment has emerged regarding stablecoin regulations in the cryptocurrency sector. Bill Hughes, a renowned figure in law and regulation, stated that the joint regulatory draft prepared by the US Treasury Department’s FinCEN and OFAC units under the GENIUS Act could be one of the most important regulatory steps of the year. According to Hughes, this regulation will not only shape the stablecoin market but could also set the basic standard for future US enforcement, anti-money laundering (AML), and compliance policies regarding cryptocurrencies. It was also suggested that this could influence how regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC…

Bitcoin continues to trade within a tightening range, signaling a decisive move may be approaching. The 4-hour chart shows price compressing between firm support near $70,000 and resistance just below $72,000. This structure reflects a market caught between cautious buyers and persistent sellers. Notably, higher lows continue to form, suggesting underlying demand. However, repeated failures at resistance highlight hesitation. Consequently, traders now watch for a breakout that could define Bitcoin’s next directional phase. Market Structure Signals Building Pressure Price action reveals a clear consolidation phase with a slight bullish tilt. Buyers defend dips aggressively, especially around the $70,000 zone. Besides,…

PancakeSwap is joining the BitAgent ERC-8183 Agent Marketplace Skill Ecosystem. The integration means builders can now plug PancakeSwap AI skills directly into agents. That includes autonomous swaps, liquidity management, yield strategies, and full DeFi workflows running on-chain. PancakeSwap @PancakeSwap is joining BitAgent ERC-8183 Agent Marketplace Skill Ecosystem.As leading DEX on $BNB Chain, PancakeSwap enables users to swap assets, provide liquidity, and participate in on-chain yield opportunities across the ecosystem.On BitAgent ERC-8183… pic.twitter.com/8KPVr3q1B7 — Unibase (@Unibase_AI) May 19, 2026 Powered by Unibase AIP 2.0, the BitAgent ERC-8183 Marketplace turns agent capabilities into discoverable, composable, and monetizable services. PancakeSwap’s addition is one…

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded $86.4 million in net outflows on May 18, extending a consecutive daily withdrawal streak to six sessions, according to data compiled by Trader T. The latest figures underscore sustained selling pressure in the market for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Breakdown of the Outflows BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led the withdrawals with $55.4 million in net outflows, accounting for more than half of the day’s total. Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) followed with $14.7 million in net outflows, while Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ($ETH) saw $10.1 million leave the fund. The consistent outflows across…

Tokenization is here to dominate. Over the past three years, the tokenized market cap of real-world assets (RWAs) increased by 20x. Similarly, the tokenized RWA market cap grew to a new high of about $29 billion represented a 238% gain in a year. RWA market cap peaks after 238% surge The total RWA active market cap was $26.15 billion, more than a billion less than the total on-chain RWA cap at $27.77 billion. The DeFi active TVL of this sector was $2.38 billion, growing alongside RWA Perps Open Interest (OI) at $1.95 billion. Bonds dominated the sector’s market value, accounting…