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Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has called on US lawmakers to swiftly pass the CLARITY Act, which would bring structure to the US crypto market. She reiterated the legislation’s importance to the growth of the digital asset sector in her recent X post, calling for a decisive move in Congress. Beyond the space, she also emphasized that the crypto market structure bill is also critical to America’s leadership. Key Points Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has called on US lawmakers to swiftly pass the CLARITY Act, which would bring structure to the US crypto market. According to her, the CLARITY Act “locks…
Crypto trading in 2026 is no longer limited to a single blockchain. Traders routinely move assets between Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, and alternative chains to access better liquidity, lower fees, or unique opportunities. This shift has made cross-chain swap platforms essential tools for multi-chain traders. However, not all platforms perform equally. Some focus on speed, others prioritize security, while a few aim to balance cost, liquidity, and user experience. With dozens of options available, choosing the right cross-chain swap platform can directly affect execution quality and risk exposure. This article compares the best cross-chain swap platforms for multi-chain traders in…
Pundi AI is forming a strategic alliance with Aigaea Labs / GAEA, the world’s first Phrenetic Intelligence AI Network, which will connect the gap between logic and human connection. For several years now, blockchain and AI have promised to combine for the purpose of building secure, automated technology for our future. However, as we increasingly use AI in our day-to-day life, the only issue that continues to be present is the fact that AI does not have a true comprehension of the emotional nature of humanity. This partnership will focus on leveraging the benefits of both decentralized data infrastructure and…
BitGo’s 2026 NYSE IPO tests its fee-based custody model against Circle’s $USDC interest-revenue engine as investors pick between infrastructure stability and stablecoin volatility. Summary BitGo became 2026’s first listed crypto firm with NYSE ticker BTGO, raising about $213 million at roughly a $2.08 billion valuation as shares jumped over 20% intraday. The custodian leans on institutional wallet, staking, and infrastructure fees across 1,550+ assets and over $100 billion in assets under custody to reduce direct dependence on token prices. Circle’s CRCL stock, heavily tied to $USDC reserve interest, remains volatile despite $USDC growth, leaving investors to weigh stablecoin-driven earnings against…
Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged Congress to expedite the passage of the Clarity Act while the window is open. The Clarity Act has stalled to pave the way for further debate on specific clauses. The crypto bull market is expected to resume after President Trump signs into law the Clarity Act. Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged Congress to expedite the passage of the Clarity Act. She has reminded the lawmakers that the United States has a small window to legalize the crypto industry through the Clarity Act under President Donald Trump. “Every day without the CLARITY Act is a day…
Even as the U.K.’s crypto regulations work their way through the system, most of the country’s banks are still blocking their customers’ access to even registered crypto exchanges. The Financial Conduct Authority’s list of crypto asset companies, which certifies they meet the country’s anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulations, now numbers 59, including exchanges like Coinbase (COIN), Kraken and Gemini (GEMI). Still, clients wanting to invest on those platforms are likely to find themselves stymied by their banks. In a report published Monday, lobby group UK Cryptoasset Business Council found that seven out of the 10 top exchanges operating in…
ChainGPT, a Web3-based artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform for connecting advanced AI with blockchain technology, is excited to announce the addition of a Web3 AI Chatbot inside its AI Hub V2. The primary objective of this step is to make a strong grip in understanding crypto momentum without losing context. The crypto market is making progress by leaps and bounds and always brings new options for users every day. The main purpose is to provide a platform where users get themselves acknowledged about different aspects, such as prices, news, wallet activity, and governance, all under this platform. https://t.co/iaIgX3YAuX — ChainGPT…
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached around $21.35 billion in total value locked (TVL) as of Jan. 21, 2026, with U.S. Treasury debt representing the largest share of onchain tokenized assets, according to CryptoRank data. The move signals continued institutional integration of traditional financial instruments into blockchain-based infrastructure, with fixed-income products accounting for a dominant portion of tokenized asset exposure. Fixed-Income Instruments Dominate RWA Composition U.S. Treasury debt accounted for $9.1 billion, or 42.4% of total RWA TVL, highlighting institutional preference for tokenized government securities. Commodities followed with $3.7 billion (17.6%), reflecting growing onchain demand for physical assets such as gold…
Washington’s long-promised crypto market structure deal is headed for a partisan test, with Senate Republicans poised to advance their bill next week after talks with Democrats broke down—assuming lawmakers can even make it back to town through a looming snowstorm. Summary Republicans released a revised crypto market structure bill after talks with Democrats collapsed. Legislators now look to a party-line vote in next Tuesday’s Senate Agriculture Committee markup—weather permitting amid a looming snowstorm. Stakeholders say the bill closely tracks the House’s bipartisan Clarity Act, protects noncustodial developers, classifies meme coins as digital commodities, and funds the CFTC through industry fees.…
New survey data reveals how merchants crypto adoption is moving from niche experiment to mainstream commerce across the United States. Customer demand pushes merchants toward cryto adoption From experimentation to everyday crypto payments Which merchants are leading crypto payment adoption? Key benefits merchants see in crypto adoption Industries at the forefront of crypto adoption The final hurdle for merchant crypto adoption About the National Cryptocurrency Association and PayPal Survey methodology and scope Customer demand pushes merchants toward cryto adoption New research from the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and PayPal shows that nearly 4 in 10 U.S. merchants are already integrating…