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On FinTech TV’s “Market Movers” program, broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, discussed recent developments regarding the structuring of the cryptocurrency market and the CLARITY Act. Responding to questions from host Remy Blaire, Mesidor stated that the bill was nearing the markup stage in the Senate Banking Committee, adding, “All eyes are on the Senate Banking Committee.” Mesidor discussed the steps to pass the CLARITY Act. “Clarity and bipartisan cooperation are needed to get this law to the finish line,” Mesidor said, noting that the Senate Agriculture Committee had already…

The week could prove pivotal for markets, including bitcoin BTC$73,685.87, with the U.S. Federal Reserve among seven major central banks set to announce interest-rate decisions while war-driven oil price gains threaten to reignite inflation in the global economy. Most of the central banks are expected to keep interest rates steady, but hawkish comments from policymakers, driven by inflation concerns, could trigger downside volatility across risk assets. While reflationary environments have historically supported bitcoin, rising inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher and tightening financial conditions, André Dragosch, European head of research at Bitwise, told CoinDesk. Those conditions generally make riskier…

The high costs of deploying and running artificial intelligence agents in the workforce may prevent them from replacing humans who can do the same work at lower cost, say two multimillionaire tech investors. Tech investor Jason Calacanis said on the All-In podcast on Saturday that he has been paying $300 per day for an Anthropic Claude AI agent to help run his businesses, despite the bot only operating at 10% to 20% of full capacity. “When do tokens outpace the salary of the employee?” Calacanis questioned, referring to the usage allowance, called tokens, that users must purchase to use most…

TL;DR: Bitcoin stabilizes in a narrow price margin following a severe market downturn. Crypto hedge funds prioritize capital preservation and increase their cash reserves. Institutional investors rotate into crypto-linked equities while awaiting macro signals. During Thursday’s session, the Bitcoin trading range became extremely fragile; in fact, it settled in the mid-$60,000s as investors seek clarity after the collapse that erased previous gains. The current lack of conviction is reflected in diminished trading volumes and sideways movements that barely exceed 3% per day. Analysts from firms like FalconX indicate that the extreme volatility seen at the beginning of the month has…

Cynthia Lummis, one of Wyoming’s two US senators, who announced plans to leave the chamber in 2027, has revived a push for a de minimis tax exclusion on small cryptocurrencies transactions as the Senate debates a digital asset market structure bill. In a CNBC interview on Wednesday, Lummis said that the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee were considering a $300 exemption to allow crypto users to better use Bitcoin (BTC) for transactions without paying capital gains taxes. The Wyoming senator’s statement followed her introduction of a standalone bill in July 2025 proposing a de minimis tax…

Amina Bank has taken a new step in Europe’s digital asset industry after joining the 21X platform. The Swiss crypto bank is now the first fully regulated bank to participate in the platform. This move links traditional banking services with a regulated blockchain trading system. As a result, the partnership highlights how banks are slowly entering the tokenized securities market in Europe. It also reflects growing interest from institutions that want to explore blockchain while staying within clear regulatory rules. LATEST: 🏦 Swiss crypto bank Amina has joined EU-regulated blockchain securities platform 21X as its first fully regulated bank participant.…

Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the default payment layer for AI agents, with Coinbase and top crypto leaders positioning them as the backbone of autonomous, machine-driven commerce and the next evolution of global digital finance. Crypto Leaders Bet on Stablecoins as AI Agents Move Onchain The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital payments is accelerating as major crypto leaders promote stablecoins for machine-driven commerce. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Feb. 18 that stablecoins are poised to become the default payment method for AI agents. “We’re extremely bullish on stablecoin growth. Stablecoins are the best…

China’s Supreme People’s Court has revealed its plans to continue actively pursuing crypto money laundering, cyber violence and misuse of assisted driving features. The President of China’s Supreme People’s Court recently reported a 158.5% increase in tried cybercrime cases over the past five years, which is a part of a nationally coordinated effort to tackle violations committed using emerging technologies like AI and digital assets. How have China’s laws adapted to AI? During the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Zhang Jun, the President of the Supreme People’s…

Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon says banks have stayed away from blockchains because most chains can’t offer privacy by design. She says privacy and openness are a spectrum, and that blockchain networks must strike the right balance or risk losing out on institutional adoption. Digital assets have gone mainstream, with dozens of multi-trillion dollar giants holding some crypto or a related product. However, blockchain use is still limited, and according to the CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, the main barrier is a lack of privacy. In a new blog post, Denelle Dixon broke down the challenge most blockchains…

Japan’s leading securities firms are setting their sights on the expanding digital asset arena within the nation, crafting detailed strategies ready to reshape the financial terrain. This shift comes amid the Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) proposal to redefine Bitcoin‘s status, moving it from a payment medium to an investment product, potentially altering the financial landscape significantly. Which Brokerage Giants Are Entering the Crypto Space?Why Is 2026 Pivotal for Digital Assets? Which Brokerage Giants Are Entering the Crypto Space? The top three securities giants in Japan, collectively valued at around $48 billion, are initiating plans to establish domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. Nomura,…