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US Senator Cynthia Lummis has dismissed claims that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails to protect decentralized finance innovators from legal repercussions, rebutting that recent changes to the draft will make it the “strongest protection for DeFi and developers ever enacted.” Her comments on Friday came in direct response to crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, who argued that Title 3 of the current draft undermines the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act — another crypto bill focused on developer protections — by subjecting non-custodial software developers to know-your-customer obligations. “Don’t believe the FUD,” Lummis said, adding, “We have worked on a bipartisan…

Stablecoin netflows on Binance have turned positive, marking a notable shift in market liquidity. Analyst Darkfost noted that the exchange, which consistently leads global crypto trading volumes, has moved from recording net stablecoin outflows to net inflows of $2.4 billion. The reversal follows earlier periods of heavy withdrawals, including $3.4 billion on December 11 and $6.7 billion on February 15. Stablecoin Netflow to Binance. Source: X/Darkfost Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens Liquidity Is Back on Binance, but Where Are the Traders? Stablecoins are widely viewed as deployable capital within the crypto ecosystem, and…

In brief Circle’s stock ended last week at $93.6, down roughly 26% from its pre-crash open near $126. A Senate that could ban passive stablecoin yield directly threatens Circle’s dominant revenue stream. Analysts say the decline reflects uncertainty about Circle’s business model, not just a market overreaction. Circle Internet Group’s stock has shed roughly a quarter of its value over the past week, weighed down by three unresolved pressures that appear to challenge the core assumptions behind the company’s investment case. It opened March 24 near $126, crashed 20% to close at $101, then posted a brief recovery the following…

As debates continue in the US regarding cryptocurrency regulation, legislative work on stablecoin yields is entering a new phase. According to information reported by Eleanor Terrett, an official from Senator Thom Tillis’s office stated that the draft legislation, which includes details regarding stablecoin yields and reward mechanisms, will be made public next week. It is noteworthy that this step comes while discussions with industry representatives are ongoing. In particular, Coinbase and other crypto stakeholders are reportedly dissatisfied with some clauses in the draft agreement presented to a limited number of industry leaders earlier in the week. This indicates that disagreements…

The metaverse landscape shifts significantly as The Sandbox begins a crucial stress test for its highly anticipated mobile game, ‘The Sandbox NEXT,’ marking a pivotal expansion for the platform’s ecosystem. This strategic move, reported by Foresight News, transitions the 20-player survival battle title from Unity to Unreal Engine, promising console-quality graphics on mobile devices while integrating existing $NFT assets via a novel Layer 2 solution. The Sandbox NEXT Mobile Game Stress Test Details Developers at The Sandbox initiated the stress test to evaluate server stability, network performance, and gameplay mechanics under load. Consequently, this phase is critical for identifying technical…

Prediction market transactions surpassed 192 million in March 2026. This represents an all-time record as volume and user growth continued to accelerate year over year. The figures, tracked by Dune, reflect a sector that has shifted from a niche use case into a multibillion-dollar financial market. Prediction Market Monthly Transactions. Source: Dune Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens The number of monthly users grew to a record high of 865,411, a roughly 118% increase from 396,642 in March 2025. Monthly notional trading volume for prediction markets reached roughly $23.89 billion so far in March,…

A Polymarket trader turned $676 into $67,608 on Saturday by capitalizing on a rare mistake during a UFC heavyweight bout, where the wrong fighter was initially announced as the winner. The trader, known as LlamaEnjoyer on Polymarket and Verrissimus on X, watched the live fight between Tyrell Fortune and Marcin Tybura and suspected that a mistake may have been made when UFC presenter Bruce Buffer announced Tybura as the winner. During that time, Polymarket shares for Fortune fell to one cent, and LlamaEnjoyer was able to place the $676 bet moments before Buffer corrected himself and declared Fortune the winner.…

As debates over tax regulations in the cryptocurrency markets reignite, a new draft text concerning Bitcoin mining in the US has raised concerns within the industry. Industry representative Conner Brown stated that the latest regulatory proposal, instead of solving the “double taxation” problem on Bitcoin mining, preserves it as it is, which he described as a significant step backward. According to Brown’s assessment, the new draft only offers tax improvements for staking activities, while Bitcoin mining is excluded. The draft text provides a certain “de minimis” exemption for stablecoins but does not include Bitcoin. Furthermore, while regulations are planned for…

Fresh discussion in the $XRP community has reignited questions about whether Coinbase once demanded millions of dollars from Ripple to list $XRP. $XRP community figure Diana pointed to a series of posts by Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz. The posts suggest there may have been more going on behind the scenes during $XRP’s listing process on Coinbase. Key Points Questions emerge over whether Coinbase once demanded millions from Ripple to list $XRP. David Schwartz cited a hypothetical case to show how complex listing talks can be misread as pay-for-listing deals. He stressed that legal disputes can twist narratives, with claims…

Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro told clients that crypto-linked equities look selectively attractive after falling 46% from their October 2025 peak. The research note maintained Buy ratings on three names. Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Figure Technologies (FIGR), and Coinbase Global (COIN) each offer distinct upside. Valuations Near Historical Trough Levels Yaro noted that the current drawdown has roughly matched the average peak-to-trough decline seen in previous crypto cycles. Prices have shown volatile but stabilizing behavior over recent weeks, suggesting forced selling pressure may be easing. “All in, we see an increasingly attractive entry point to our digital-asset sensitive coverage, albeit selectively,…