Crypto & mining news

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• 1mo ago

  Why Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that stopped at the family business

  Washington came surprisingly close this week to writing a dollar amount into one of its thorniest crypto ethics rule debates. Under the final Senate draft of the CLARITY Act, senior federal officials holding equity worth at least $15,000 in certain businesses that issue or sponsor digital assets would have had to sell that interest or […] The post Why Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that…

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• 1mo ago

  Brazil blocks stablecoins from key cross-border payment rail as $1.1 trillion market faces new limits

  Brazil's central bank will bar virtual assets, including stablecoins, from settling one specific type of international payment flow starting Oct. 1. Resolution 561 targets the settlement leg between regulated foreign-exchange providers and their overseas counterparties, requiring that leg to run through a licensed FX transaction or a qualifying non-resident real account. Individual international…

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• 1mo ago

  US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers

  Treasury also says the Iranian exchange moved Hormuz Safe payments to the regime, without equating that stream with the IRGC total. The post US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  SEC and CFTC bypass Congress to open crypto access after CLARITY fails – with a catch

  Tokenized stocks and wallet-linked derivatives can launch under new relief, while durable rights and jurisdiction remain unresolved. The post SEC and CFTC bypass Congress to open crypto access after CLARITY fails – with a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and a race against the clock for a 2026 revival

  Seven Democratic senators said Sept. 16 that CLARITY's failed Senate vote was not the end. The crypto market-structure bill fell short 49-50 the previous day on a procedural motion that needed 60 votes to advance. Getting from that statement to a law now depends on a compressed legislative calendar, still-unresolved policy disputes, and a House […] The post CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and…

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• 1mo ago

  Why risk a smart contract exploit when safe US Treasuries pay better crypto yields?

  The Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Sept. 16, pushing the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45% the same day and pressuring crypto lending yields. That move lifts the return available to anyone willing to hold nothing riskier than government debt, setting a fresh benchmark for crypto lending yields […] The post Why risk a smart contract exploit when safe…

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• 1mo ago

  After Congress killed its landmark crypto bill, the SEC unlocked the $77 trillion US stock market through tokenization

  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a five-year pathway for regulated US stocks to trade on blockchain-native venues. The Innovation Exemption came two days after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, a broad crypto market-structure bill that sought to establish statutory rules for digital assets and clarify regulatory responsibilities. The […] The post After…

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• 1mo ago

  Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments

  H.R. 10357 advances toward full House consideration with targeted fee and stablecoin relief alongside expanded anti-abuse rules. The post Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Stani’s Aave “Uber plan” could turn everyday crypto savers into Washington’s worst political nightmare

  After a Senate setback for CLARITY, Stani Kulechov wants DeFi to force Washington’s hand through adoption, but Aave’s product layers reveal where regulators can still reach. The post Stani’s Aave “Uber plan” could turn everyday crypto savers into Washington’s worst political nightmare appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades

  ARMA would lock qualifying reserve Bitcoin in place from enactment and require annual audited reporting, while purchases remain a study. The post Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally

  July’s bill rebound masked a split at longer maturities as official buying offset most private selling and September’s 10-year yield held near 5%. The post A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Bitcoin holds $76,000 after Fed rate hike, but 4 demand signals flash warning

  Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $75,064.82 on Sept. 16, but recovered and reclaimed the $76,000 zone after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference wrapped up. The S&P 500 fell roughly 0.7%, the Dow dropped 1.2%, and the 2-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.734% in the same window, while Bitcoin held its ground. Warsh's […] The post Bitcoin holds $76,000 after Fed rate hike, but 4 demand…

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• 1mo ago

  XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test

  Failed cloture delayed a statutory framework while existing XRP access remained intact and post-vote fund demand stayed unmeasured. The post XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Solana treasury giant DeFi Development opens $300M CHAD offering backed by a massive 13% dividend catch

  The company can sell up to 30 million shares, while actual proceeds and the SOL allocation remain undetermined. The post Solana treasury giant DeFi Development opens $300M CHAD offering backed by a massive 13% dividend catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  UK opens a major loophole for stablecoin payments while clamping down on crypto lending

  Routine transfers and cash exchanges could qualify, while return-right lending, crypto swaps and continuing custody remain potentially regulated. The post UK opens a major loophole for stablecoin payments while clamping down on crypto lending appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million just 11 days before exchange shutdown

  Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX over a 2020 liquidation cascade it says cost more than 6,360 Bitcoin. The complaint, filed Sept. 12 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses entities behind the crypto derivatives exchange of fraud, market manipulation and wrongful liquidations during Bitcoin’s historic March 2020 […] The post Celsius sues…

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• 1mo ago

  Bitcoin absorbs initial pre-Fed sell-off, leaving $70K as a critical test for Warsh’s Fed decision

  Bitcoin fell to an intraday low below $75,000 on Sept. 15, extending a selloff already underway ahead of the Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. The Senate failed 49-50 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to the bill, short of the 60 votes required, leading Bitcoin to its intraday low. Coinbase fell about […] The post Bitcoin absorbs initial pre-Fed sell-off, leaving $70K as a critical test for…

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• 1mo ago

  Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion

  The 49-50 cloture defeat stalled the bill, while the crypto selloff and liquidations had already begun before the vote. The post Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock

  The real-hedged Brazilian fund packages Strategy and Strive preferred shares while leaving distributions and unit returns unguaranteed. The post Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Congress wants to make crypto easier to use and still collect $500 million more in taxes

  H.R. 10357 would ease payments, fees and qualifying loans while widening loss-deferral and trader-accounting rules. The post Congress wants to make crypto easier to use and still collect $500 million more in taxes appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Trump ethics fight sinks CLARITY Act in dramatic Senate defeat

  The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate after a final round of bipartisan negotiations broke down and several Democrats who helped shape the bill refused to advance it. The measure failed to secure the 60 votes needed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed with H.R. 3633, preventing the most consequential US crypto market-structure […] The post Trump ethics fight sinks CLARITY Act in dramatic…

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• 1mo ago

  Why a CLARITY victory may still leave Bitcoin trapped at $76,000

  Regulatory progress could encourage buyers, but oil prices and real yields will shape whether a recovery lasts. The post Why a CLARITY victory may still leave Bitcoin trapped at $76,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  DeFi governance gap allows one wallet to request 98% of Ampleforth treasury’s USDC balance

  The proposing wallet submitted after receiving 87,238 FORTH of delegated power; the action ended with zero votes and no transfer. The post DeFi governance gap allows one wallet to request 98% of Ampleforth treasury’s USDC balance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  CLARITY Act chances sink below 20% as Senate’s path to 60 votes narrows

  The CLARITY Act is heading toward a critical Senate vote with no clear coalition capable of delivering the 60 votes it needs. Expectations for the landmark crypto market-structure bill deteriorated sharply Tuesday, with Polymarket odds of enactment falling below 20% after reaching about 34% during the previous 24 hours. The reversal coincided with signs that […] The post CLARITY Act chances sink…

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• 1mo ago

  XRP’s path back to $2 now hinges on whether the Senate passes the CLARITY Act

  Those groups carry nearly three-quarters of realized capital as Binance sees heavy two-way flows before the Senate’s Sept. 15 CLARITY cloture test. The post XRP’s path back to $2 now hinges on whether the Senate passes the CLARITY Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  A DeFi giant that once held $3 billion is now proposing to wind itself down

  A Sept. 25–29 vote would decide the wind-down, while BAL holders’ treasury claim would wait until May 2027. The post A DeFi giant that once held $3 billion is now proposing to wind itself down appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  The US Bitcoin reserve faces a crucial bipartisan test Wednesday

  The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) would put the federal government's Bitcoin reserve into law for the first time. But ahead of its first House committee vote on Sept. 16, the bill has attracted just one Democratic cosponsor, and he does not sit on the committee considering it. That goes against Congress's broader crypto push. […] The post The US Bitcoin reserve faces a crucial…

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• 1mo ago

  Bitcoin self-custody creates a massive cost-basis blind spot on your 2026 crypto tax forms

  Under 2026 US rules, transferred coins remain outside mandatory basis reporting even when the investor's purchase cost is unchanged. The post Bitcoin self-custody creates a massive cost-basis blind spot on your 2026 crypto tax forms appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury

  From July 20 to Sept. 13, STRC repurchases absorbed about $2.57 for every $1 Strategy spent buying Bitcoin. The post Strategy prioritizes $950 million STRC buyback over expanding its Bitcoin treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 1mo ago

  CLARITY Act’s ‘final’ deal is already breaking down before tomorrow’s Senate vote

  Opposition to the CLARITY Act widened on Sept. 14 as banks, Democrats, state attorneys general and developer advocates rejected key compromises. The backlash came hours after Senate Republicans released what they described as their final version of the landmark crypto market-structure bill, incorporating 126 substantive changes Democrats requested and new provisions to resolve disputes over […]…

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