CLARITY Act Markup Set for April Passage
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced the CLARITY Act will move to markup in April, aiming for Senate passage by year-end after addressing key issues, including DeFi concerns. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Federal Reserve held the Federal Funds rate steady at 3.5-3.75% amid geopolitical uncertainty, with analysts predicting no rate cuts for April 2026. Inflation remains elevated, impacting risk assets like cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Visa Launches AI Tool for Card Payments
Visa unveils Visa CLI, a tool enabling AI agents to execute card payments autonomously, marking its first product from Visa Crypto Labs. #Update #Fintech
OpenAI Delays ChatGPT Adult Mode Launch
OpenAI delays the launch of “adult mode” in ChatGPT, initially set for Q1 2026, due to safety concerns and technical challenges, particularly for minors. #Update #AI
Kalshi Co-Founder Defends Against Arizona Overreach
@Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour criticized Arizona’s criminal charges as an overreach, asserting they threaten federally regulated exchanges and claiming the state is trying to bypass federal jurisdiction. #Update #Legal
FOMC Holds Rates Steady Defying Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, ignoring President Trump’s call to cut, maintaining the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% amid economic uncertainties. #Update #Economy
Crypto Company Shuts Down After No Users
@Tallyxyz, a crypto governance firm, shuts down despite processing over $1B in payments and serving 1M users, citing a lack of market demand for governance tooling. #Update #Crypto
S&P 500 Trading Launches on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses S&P 500 to Trade[XYZ] for perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid, enabling 24/7 trading with institutional-quality data. #Update #Finance
Crypto Ties Cost Candidates in Illinois Primary
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the primary for a US Senate seat, defeating crypto-backed candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi, as ties to the crypto industry were seen as a liability among progressive voters. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Donations Ban Gains Momentum
Senior U.K. lawmakers urge halting cryptocurrency political donations over national security risks, citing foreign interference concerns. Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy leads the push. #Update #Legal
Kalshi Faces 20 Charges for Election Betting
Arizona’s Attorney General has filed 20 criminal charges against @Kalshi for operating unlicensed gambling and accepting election bets, challenging state laws. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Stripe Gains Boost from Robinhood Ventures
Robinhood Ventures Fund I invested over $34M in Stripe and ElevenLabs, marking its focus on fintech and AI innovation. #Update #Fintech
Versabank Launches FX for Tokenized Deposits
Versabank integrates FX and rewards into its Versaview blockchain for tokenized deposits, enhancing commercialization. #Update #Blockchain
Cramer Pushes CLARITY Act Markup Before Easter
Senator Kevin Cramer urges Congress to advance the CLARITY Act markup before Easter, warning delays could hinder U.S. leadership in digital assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC