1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (738+ words) Senate Democrats have intensified scrutiny of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, accusing him of weakening crypto enforcement while President Donald Trump’s digital asset businesses have expanded. According to proceedings from the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (710+ words) Bitcoin has slipped below $65,000 after Iran rejected renewed prospects for peace talks with the United States, adding fresh pressure to risk assets as military operations continue. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there are currently no plans for negotiations with the United…...

6+ hour, 45+ min ago  (642+ words) Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has accused the CLARITY Act of protecting President Donald Trump’s crypto business interests, intensifying a Senate fight over the digital asset bill just as lawmakers prepare for a floor vote. According to statements made during a…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (730+ words) Actor and cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie has taken his campaign against the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to Capitol Hill as the legislation approaches a possible Senate vote. McKenzie spent Tuesday meeting with lawmakers and joined Democratic senators at a…...

18+ hour, 10+ min ago  (697+ words) Three Democratic senators have opposed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act unless lawmakers add stronger ethics rules covering senior officials and their families. Senators Chris Murphy, Jeff Merkley and Chris Van Hollen raised their objections during a July 14 press conference…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (697+ words) Senator Thom Tillis has proposed new CLARITY Act language that would allow federal banking regulators to intervene if stablecoin yields trigger systemwide deposit flight from US banks. According to a report from Punchbowl, the North Carolina Republican has suggested adding…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (748+ words) White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt will take a months-long leave at the end of July to complete mandatory military legal training with the Georgia Army National Guard. The move comes as Senate negotiators work to advance the CLARITY Act…...

2+ day, 31+ min ago  (599+ words) President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will unveil newly declassified 2020 election intelligence during a Thursday night address alongside top U.S. national security officials. According to MS NOW, Trump is scheduled to speak to the nation on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (701+ words) Bitcoin has slipped over 2% toward $62,000 after President Donald Trump reinstated an Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and announced new cargo fees for ships crossing the waterway. According to a July 13 Truth Social post by President Trump, the renewed…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (700+ words) President Donald Trump has urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham as lawmakers face a narrowing window before the August recess. In a Truth Social post, President Trump called on senators…...