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Bessent: The CLARITY Act Must Be Advanced in the Senate for Crypto Regulation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the CLARITY Act should be advanced in the Senate to regulate the crypto market. The critical vote on September 15 will determine the bill's future.
Finance Minister Şimşek: Fully Committed to Price Stability
Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek emphasized Turkey’s commitment to price stability at the Mid‑Term Programme International Media Meeting, addressing natural gas payments, exchange‑rate policy and sanctions.
David Schwartz: XRP Could Surpass Bitcoin in Market Value
Crypto analyst David Schwartz argues that XRP has the potential to overtake Bitcoin in market capitalization, citing its faster transaction structure and broader functionality, while urging investors to conduct their own research.
US Imposes Sanctions on China‑Based Xinbi Guarantee Over Cyber Fraud
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee for cyber‑fraud and money‑laundering activities, freezing its assets and banning U.S. persons from transacting with the company.
Coinbase develops autonomous payment infrastructure for AI agents
Coinbase has introduced "Coinbase for Agents", a payment platform that provides isolated accounts and spending limits for AI agents, enabling autonomous transactions. The new x402 protocol supports pay‑per‑request models, expanding the system’s technical capabilities.
Germany's Crypto Asset Tax to Change Starting January 1, 2027
The German Finance Ministry plans to eliminate the tax advantage for long‑term crypto holdings, taxing gains at 25 % regardless of holding period, effective from 1 January 2027.
Hunter Biden's New Laptop Token Sparks Crypto Scandal
Hunter Biden announced a new token called "Laptop" on the Base network, raising concerns over alleged distribution to investors hurt by Trump family crypto failures.
U.S. Treasury Adds Xinbi Guarantee to Sanctions List for $24 Billion Crypto Scam
The U.S. Treasury has placed Xinbi Guarantee, a China‑based crypto platform, on its sanctions list after it processed over $24 billion in digital asset and fiat transactions since 2022, citing cyber‑fraud and money‑laundering activities. The move will block global access and prevent users from transacting on the platform.
Tether, 400 Million Dollar StableFund Enters Credit Market
Tether and Fasanara Capital are launching a $400 million StableFund to provide financing for small business and consumer loans through fintech credit platforms.
Ethereum Stuck at Critical $2,500 Threshold
Ethereum is trading in a tight range around $2,500. Buyers support short‑term support, but a breakout above $2,535 has not yet been confirmed.
Hunter Biden-Linked LAPTOP Token Crashes on Base Network
The LAPTOP memecoin, tied to Hunter Biden, surged to $190.81 on the Base network before plummeting 98%, illustrating the volatility of meme tokens.
Bitcoin's SOPR Ratio Falls Below 1, Bottom Signal Strengthens
Bitcoin's SOPR ratio dropped below 1, indicating selling at a loss by large investors. Analysts say the ratio must rise above 1 for a bottom to form.