Trump’s ‘Happy Crypto Week’ Gets Off To Rocky Start As House Suspends Votes On Key Bills
The House of Representatives called off Tuesday’s votes on pivotal cryptocurrency bills, citing a procedural failure. What Happened: A procedural vote intended to advance key cryptocurrency legislation failed, resulting in the suspension of further votes scheduled for Tuesday, as reported by The Block. Earlier, the House voted 196 to 223 against proceeding...
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Bitcoin’s True Value May Be As Global Settlement Layer, Not Just Currency: Ripple CTO
According to Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz, Bitcoin’s main strength isn’t in hosting complex smart contracts or in fast payments. It’s in offering a secure, trust‑minimized settlement layer that other networks can rely on. Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work backbone has proven its staying power over more than a decade. Its...
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Peter Thiel acquires over 9% stake in Tom Lee-led Ethereum treasury firm
Thiel’s investment signals growing institutional confidence in crypto firms, potentially reshaping digital asset management strategies. The post Peter Thiel acquires over 9% stake in Tom Lee-led Ethereum treasury firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Trump says key Congress members have agreed to advance GENIUS Act in key procedural vote tomorrow
The advancement of the GENIUS Act could signal a shift in legislative priorities, potentially impacting future crypto regulations and economic policies. The post Trump says key Congress members have agreed to advance GENIUS Act in key procedural vote tomorrow appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin Joins The Big Banks: Standard Chartered Rolls Out Spot Trading
Standard Chartered has become the first big bank to launch spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, a major milestone for cryptocurrency adoption. Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading For Institutions According to a press release, Standard Chartered has just rolled out deliverable spot trading for the two largest names...
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Kraken rolls out regulated CME crypto futures trading in the US
Kraken launches a US-regulated platform for CME crypto futures and spot trading, now live in five states and expanding nationwide. The post Kraken rolls out regulated CME crypto futures trading in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Pulls Back as Market Isn’t ‘Invincible’, But Google, Meta Lift AI Tokens
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. As East Asia begins its...
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Donald Trump Jr. backs crypto bill to keep multi-trillion dollar industry in the US
The push for crypto legislation in the US could position the country as a global leader in financial innovation and secure significant tax revenue. The post Donald Trump Jr. backs crypto bill to keep multi-trillion dollar industry in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $4B in July as institutional demand drives BTC higher
Bitcoin ETF market cap nears $150B as July inflows top $4B and BTC hits $123K, driven by institutional demand and BlackRocks lead. The post Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $4B in July as institutional demand drives BTC higher appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin Naysayer Vanguard Makes Bold Bet On Strategy Stock–Details
In a twist that few saw coming, Vanguard has quietly become the top shareholder in Strategy (MSTR). The $10 trillion asset manager now owns just over 20 million MSTR shares. That adds up to nearly 8% of Strategy’s Class A stock. Vanguard once warned that Bitcoin was “immature” and carried...
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