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Senate tax bill frees stablecoin spending while Bitcoin stays on IRS forms
The ADAPT Act would make qualifying stablecoin purchases tax-neutral in 2027 while Bitcoin payments keep existing tax treatment.
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California signs into law restrictions banning public officers from issuing crypto meme coins
AB 2409 also limits listings for California residents of official-linked coins issued on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
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CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes, but 4 of the 49 it already has want the bill changed
Cornyn, Curtis, Hyde-Smith and Murkowski backed the failed procedural vote while also supporting tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield.
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CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and a race against the clock for a 2026 revival
Seven Democratic switches plus Tillis would still leave the bill below 60, with ethics, stablecoins and House alignment unresolved.
Taxes
Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments
The House package offers new safe harbors and compliance relief, but industry groups say lawmakers still need to address reward timing and small transactions.
Price Watch
XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test
Ripple says the setback does not alter XRP’s current regulatory footing, giving the token more legal certainty than much of the crypto market.
Regulation
The UK just quietly carved out a massive stablecoin loophole while crushing crypto lending
Routine transfers and cash exchanges could qualify, while return-right lending, crypto swaps and continuing custody remain potentially regulated.
Taxes
Congress wants to make crypto easier to use and still collect $500 million more in taxes
The new legislation would extend wash sale rules to digital assets while easing taxes on stablecoins and small transaction fees.
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Trump ethics fight sinks CLARITY Act in dramatic Senate defeat
Several Democrats who helped negotiate the crypto bill voted no, leaving Republicans short of the 60 votes needed to advance it.
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XRP’s path back to $2 now hinges on whether the Senate passes the CLARITY Act
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