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The likelihood that the CLARITY Act would become law has surged to approximately 68%, reflecting growing confidence that the United States might finally put clearer rules on crypto in place. But along with that optimism stands a caveat: political shifts in Washington, particularly whichever party controls the Senate, could still prolong the situation, or even sink the bill. The legislation, designed to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, has gained traction after months of stalled Senate negotiations. Market sentiment has improved following a series of compromises on key sticking points—particularly around stablecoin rules and regulatory jurisdiction between the…

Polymarket moved closer to a bearish majority after its market on whether Bitcoin falls below $45,000 this year reached 52% before easing to 51% at press time. The move still marked a 3% gain in downside conviction and highlighted a sharper risk focus across prediction markets. BREAKING: Bitcoin is now likely to crash below $45,000 this year. 52% chance. https://t.co/YTvlpcPIjX — Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 30, 2026 YES shares traded at 51 cents, while NO shares changed hands at 50 cents. That pricing showed a narrowly split market, yet one leaning toward further weakness. Earlier sessions had kept sentiment between 44%…

B.AI, a blockchain-native infrastructure platform built to act as a relay station and economic engine for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, has announced its strategic partnership with Emblem Vault, a cross-chain, multi-asset storage solution that wraps various cryptocurrencies. The primary purpose of this partnership is to enable autonomous AI agents to manage and execute cross-chain trading without human intervention. https://t.co/JerjymcZyf 🤝 @EmblemVaultThe future of AI trading is cross-chain, autonomous, and intent-driven. We are partnering with Emblem Vault to explore next-generation agentic trading infrastructure.As https://t.co/JerjymcZyf advances toward becoming the core financial… pic.twitter.com/GrVcq2Ys49 — B.AI (@BAI_AGI) May 6, 2026 The integration of B.AI…

Executives from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), OKX and Securitize warned that synthetic tokenized stocks are creating market and retail risks, as ICE moves ahead with a regulated platform for tokenized U.S. equities. Michael Blaugrund, who works on strategic initiatives at ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said during a panel at Consensus Miami that NYSE’s first version will start with pre-funded tokenized equities trading against stablecoins. That model is “not the sexiest way” to build a market, Blaugrund said, but gives issuers, investors and regulators a structure they can evaluate before more complex features such as leverage…

Ripple Custody, a secure digital asset management platform tailored for financial institutions, is now operational in over 20 global markets. Highlighted in a February 2026 report, the platform’s rapid adoption reflects growing interest from regulated financial bodies aiming for efficient digital asset settlement and management tools. How is Ripple Custody Gaining Traction?Why Are $XRP and $RLUSD Central to Ripple’s Strategy?What Sets DZ Bank Apart in the Ripple Ecosystem? How is Ripple Custody Gaining Traction? The company has witnessed a marked increase in the number of banks and financial entities leveraging its custody services. This framework aids organizations in scaling operations…

Analysts believe that the ghost of the restriction of dollar depositors, popularly referred to as “corralito,” still haunts Argentines who prefer to hold their savings in cash dollars rather than in banks, even after the approval of the Fiscal Innocence law. Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 billion held outside banks, curbing liquidity. Facimex Valores Adrián Yarde Buller notes that citizens distrust banks due to the 2001 crisis. Milei has walked back his main campaign promise to dollarize Argentina, citing peso preference. Argentines Still Distrust the Government: Fiscal Innocence Law Struggles to…

Not too long ago, most in-game items existed in a closed ecosystem. Players could spend hundreds of hours unlocking rare skins, weapons, characters, or collectables, but none of it truly belonged to them outside the game itself. NFTs began to change that idea by giving players actual ownership of digital assets. Instead of items sitting permanently on a developer’s server, NFTs made it possible for players to buy, sell, trade, or hold in-game assets with real-world value attached. That shift has had a noticeable impact on the gaming industry, especially with the rise of play-to-earn titles. For many players, these…

Bitcoin traded at $66,597 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m Eastern time, with a market capitalization of $1.33 trillion and a 24-hour volume of $48.8 billion, reflecting active but indecisive participation. Price remained confined within a $66,037 to $68,130 intraday range, signaling consolidation just below key resistance levels as broader technical conditions continue to lean neutral-to- bearish. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily bitcoin chart reflects a market transitioning out of a prior bullish structure into a more neutral-to- bearish posture. Price action has rolled over from a lower high near the mid-$70,000s and is now drifting in the…

Ethena Jumps 4% After Grayscale Adds It to DeFi Fund in Q1 Rebalancing Grayscale Investments reshuffled its crypto portfolios this week as part of its Q1 2026 fund rebalancing. The firm removed Aerodrome Finance from its DeFi Fund and replaced it with Ethena, a yield-focused decentralized finance protocol. Ethena rose 4.33% in the last 24 hours following the announcement. Grayscale also made adjustments to its Smart Contract Fund, though no new assets were added to that portfolio. Ethena Replaces Aerodrome The biggest change came in Grayscale’s DeFi Fund. Following the CoinDesk DeFi Select Index methodology, the firm sold AERO and…

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, reported a $12.54 billion quarterly unrealized Fair Market Value (FMV) loss, yet its stock rose on May 6 as Bitcoin ($BTC) rebounded above $80,000. The market response supports the idea that investors are prioritizing the firm’s characteristic focus on acquiring ‘digital gold’ over traditional earnings metrics. However, while the company currently holds more than 818,000 $BTC, worth around $67 billion, it’s still backed by roughly $2.25 billion in cash, meaning it continues to enjoy decent liquidity. What’s more, the latest earnings call revealed shifts in Strategy’s approach to crypto, prompting analysts to revise their price…