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  1. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories

    Last week, U.S. lawmakers deferred the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which may delay comprehensive crypto regulation, while the SEC indicated it is postponing a planned innovation exemption for tokenized securities, signaling ongoing regulatory complexities. Market activity showed significant institutional movements: Strategy sold approximately 1,690 Bitcoin, raising concerns about major corporate holdings, while whales and hedge funds increased bullish positions. Technical security issues arose when Coldcard hardware wallets were compromised in an unauthorized attack, leading to substantial Bitcoin transfers from long-term holder wallets. Meanwhile, the industry experienced a notable shakeout, with over 100 projects folding in 2026, highlighting a challenging environment for crypto startups even as traditional finance continues to demand engagement with digital assets.

  5. ALLCointelegraph

    Galaxy lowers CLARITY Act odds to 10%

    Galaxy Digital has reduced its estimate of the chances for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passing in 2026 to 10%, citing unresolved political issues and a limited Senate window when lawmakers return in September, according to a Friday X post from Galaxy's head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn. The firm highlighted that the Senate has only about two to three weeks to pass the bill upon reconvening on September 14, and that an immediate initial motion to proceed would be necessary for its passage. The act, which aims to create the first regulatory framework for digital assets in the US, has faced criticism, including concerns that it would permit crypto firms to offer stablecoin yields without the same requirements as banks. Despite earlier support from over 200 crypto companies urging Senate passage, the bill has encountered opposition from Democrats and the banking industry over various issues.

  6. ALLCoinDesk

    Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say

    According to a CoinDesk report, President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting with crypto industry leaders next week, which will precede the inaugural event of the new Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) innovation committee. The meeting will include CEOs from companies such as Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini, Robinhood, Polymarket, and Kalshi, along with officials like CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, among others. The event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building aims to initiate policy dialogue on U.S. innovation sectors, including crypto, prediction markets, and AI, with a focus on regulatory evolution and market structure challenges. Further details about the participation of President Trump or the specific agenda of the meetings have not been confirmed by White House spokespeople.

  9. ALLCoinDesk

    Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator

    The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted World Liberty Trust Company a conditional federal bank charter, allowing it to operate as a trust bank and issue the USD1 stablecoin to institutional clients, as stated in a letter on the OCC website. The company plans to assume the role of the current issuer, BitGo Bank & Trust, for the stablecoin and to provide digital asset custody services mainly to USD1 customers and other institutional clients. The approval is conditional, pending additional preopening requirements, and the OCC clarified that World Liberty does not aim to become a federally insured depository institution or gain access to a Federal Reserve master account. The application process faced political scrutiny because of ties between World Liberty's broader entities, which are partly owned by President Donald Trump, and concerns raised by Democratic lawmakers regarding oversight and regulatory standards.

  12. ALLCoinDesk

    Tokenization stocks slip as SEC delay puts 'speed bump' in crypto’s Wall Street push

    Shares of tokenization-focused firms, including Bullish, Figure, Coinbase, and Circle, declined on Friday following the SEC’s delay in its “innovation exemption” for tokenized securities and the cancellation of a meeting on proposed crypto offering rules, according to CoinDesk. Uniswap’s UNI token also fell 7%, reflecting broader investor concern over regulatory setbacks, which the report describes as a “speed bump” for tokenization but not a halt to the industry's momentum. The SEC’s actions, particularly the delay, are seen as potentially lengthening the timeline for U.S. tokenization and limiting immediate regulatory relief for decentralized finance venues. Despite these setbacks, industry professionals suggest that the overall momentum behind tokenized assets remains intact.

  22. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Fear is fading across markets, be it bitcoin, stocks, gold or bonds

    Despite ongoing concerns related to geopolitical tensions, rising bond yields, and regulatory issues in the crypto sector, implied volatility indexes across markets such as bitcoin, stocks, bonds, gold, and oil have declined to near their lowest levels in recent months, indicating a widespread reduction in expected price turbulence. Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility index has fallen to a 2026-low around 36%, and similarly, the VIX index for stocks has also reached its lowest point since January, according to TradingView data. The decline in these indexes suggests market participants are currently perceiving less uncertainty, which some interpret as either a sign of market confidence or a potential precursor to increased volatility. Markets are presently exhibiting a calm environment, but there is a contrasting view that this low-volatility phase could precede a significant market correction.

  23. ALLCointelegraph

    Shinhan Asset Management partners with Plume on tokenized fund pilot

    Shinhan Asset Management in South Korea has signed an MOU with blockchain network Plume to develop a proof of concept for a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund, using a Shinhan ultra-short-term bond fund as the underlying asset and BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized fund as a benchmark. The pilot will test issuance, distribution, and compliance requirements such as whitelist-based transfer restrictions, onchain operations, KYC, and AML controls, with an aim to explore the overseas use of won-denominated financial products in onchain markets. Shinhan Group affiliates have also engaged in other blockchain initiatives, including a stablecoin payment test with the Solana Foundation and a stablecoin remittance pilot.