Crypto Political Push Sparks Grassroots Showdown
Crypto groups and community banks are lobbying against activity-based stablecoin rewards ahead of the Senate’s Sept. 15 cloture vote, needing 60 votes to proceed. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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XRP Ledger Launches Major v3.4.0 Upgrade
The XRP Ledger is set for a significant upgrade with the release of XRPL 3.4.0, featuring Lending Protocol v1.1, currently in validator voting at 31.43% #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ripple XRP Surges Amid US-Iran Conflict
The US-Iran war has renewed interest in a 2021 Iran-backed study on Ripple’s $XRP for cross-border payments, emphasizing its potential amid sanctions, though it does not suggest Iran will adopt $XRP. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Crypto Regulation Advances Despite CLARITY Act Vote
@Grayscale asserts U.S. crypto regulation will progress regardless of the CLARITY Act’s outcome, as a Senate vote is set for Sept. 15 to determine its advancement. #Update #Crypto
XRP Ledger Faces 93% Bot Transaction Controversy
The XRP Ledger faces criticism for 793 accounts handling over 93% of transactions in August 2026, with Ripple’s David Schwartz defending its low-cost model amid claims of bot-driven activity. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Poised to Hit $400K Soon
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, citing a market bottom and upcoming regulations. Bitcoin trades at $78,000 as inflation data looms. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Gains Clarity Despite CLARITY Act Setback
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong states the U.S. crypto industry will achieve regulatory clarity regardless of the Senate’s CLARITY Act vote on September 15, with SEC and CFTC rulemaking ready to proceed. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Security Tools at Risk Without CLARITY Act
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act by Sept. 15, framing it as vital for national security amid tight voting dynamics. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge from Trump’s $5000 Dividend
US President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend for every adult American if Republicans win the midterm elections, potentially boosting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices due to increased liquidity. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $XRP
Crypto Advocates Urge Senators Before Clarity Vote
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty urges senators to meet everyday crypto holders before the September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, which aims to regulate digital assets. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Mastercard Launches AI Tools for Merchants
@Mastercard expands its AI commerce tools with Agent Connect, linking merchants and AI agents for streamlined shopping and payments. The platform enhances product discovery while maintaining merchant control. #Update #Crypto
US Bank Launches First Live Cross-Border Payment
@USBank has successfully completed a live cross-border payment using its USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, integrating it with banking systems for treasury and liquidity management. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Circle Stock Price Plummets Amid USBDC Launch
@Circle’s (CRCL) stock trades flat as investors assess the impact of US Bancorp’s USBDC stablecoin launch, which completed its first cross-border transaction today on the Stellar blockchain. $USDC #Update #Crypto $CRCL
USDC Rewards Surge in Brazil via Morpho
@Coinbase integrates Morpho onchain lending for Brazilian users, allowing them to earn rewards on $USDC with no lock-up. The product expands Coinbase’s DeFi Earn capabilities. #Update #Crypto $USDC