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Why newly granted federal approval won’t save these 3 crypto banks
Agora, Catena and Bastion still face final approval or conversion, leaving distribution and liquidity to decide who gains an edge.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8 min read
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Why Bitcoin’s rally is dangerous according to new Fed data
The index measures shock-amplification capacity, exposing funding risks that can build while spot demand remains firm.
ETF
Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years
The funds pulled in about $1 billion as Bitcoin broke above $86,000, with BlackRock, ARK and Fidelity leading the surge.
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Regulation
Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch
The cash-settled contracts would offer price exposure without ownership or delivery of the underlying shares.
Exchanges
Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO
Coinbase has begun offering eligible US customers access to IPO allocations through its brokerage arm, starting with smart-ring maker Oura's planned public offering.
Legislation
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.
Politics
Crypto firms put $206 million behind the midterms: here’s who their political machine is backing
Fairshake and allied groups are spreading tens of millions across Republican and Democratic races while keeping a huge reserve for November.
Politics
Stand With Crypto’s 4 million registered advocates couldn’t get the CLARITY Act through the Senate
The 49-50 Senate defeat showed why reach alone cannot deliver a bipartisan coalition.
Regulation
Why truly decentralized DeFi needs no legal exemption according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
SEC and CFTC actions focus on custody, access, routing, fees and intervention powers, each within a separate legal framework.
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