Ripple CEO Praises SEC’s New Direction as US Crypto Markets Brace for Regulatory Reset

Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets. Paul Atkins pointed to clearer rules, lighter compliance burdens, and support for blockchain finance. Ripple’s CEO said a more predictable regulatory framework could strengthen innovation and long-term growth. Crypto Sentiment Improves as SEC Shifts Direction Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse linked…

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Coinbase Lobbying Hit $1.07M in Q1 on Crypto Laws

Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing covers lobbying on the CLARITY Act’s market structure provisions, implementation of the GENIUS Act stablecoin…

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Coinbase Adds Two Little-Known Crypto Assets to Listing Roadmap

The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has added two little-known crypto assets to its listing roadmap. The exchange says it’s considering adding Diem (DIEM) and Opengradient (OPG) to its platform for spot trading. “The launch of trading for these assets is contingent on market-making support, and sufficient technical infrastructure. We will announce the launch of trading…

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Lithosphere’s MultX Enables Unified Cross-Chain Liquidity Access for Intelligent Systems

Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – April 17, 2026) – Lithosphere has expanded the capabilities of its MultX interoperability engine, enabling unified access to liquidity across multiple blockchain networks within its Lithosphere Makalu Testnet. The advancement introduces a coordinated execution model where decentralized applications and intelligent systems can interact with liquidity across chains without fragmentation. Cross-chain…

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Coins.ph Now Allows Users to Pay USDT, USDC Via QRPh

Locally licensed Coins.ph has launched a new feature allowing its users to settle daily transactions using stablecoins through the national QRPh standard. Announced on this week, the QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality enables users to pay at nearly 700,000 partner merchants nationwide using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins, or a combination of both in a single…

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