Key Takeaways Senator Risch says the Senate will start the process of passing the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15. SEC rules could bridge parts of Congress’ delayed crypto framework. Bitwise says the bill can remain alive while regulatory uncertainty persists. What Happens When the Senate Votes Sept. 15? U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued a…

Key Takeaways Polymarket prices the CLARITY Act at 21% to become law by Dec. 31. Galaxy Research previously cut its 2026 passage estimate from 50% to 30%. The Senate filed a cloture motion Aug. 8 without holding a floor vote. Why Is the CLARITY Act Priced at 21%? Polymarket traders assigned the Digital Asset Market…

Key Takeaways BIP-110’s minority chain stalled after 2 blocks under Bitcoin’s 127.48 trillion difficulty. Luke Dashjr weighed new PoW options after BIP-110 miner support stayed near 0%-2.6%. Bitcoin Knots has no PoW switch scheduled as BIP-110 backers debate how to revive the chain. There’s suggestions to initiate the revival via a consensus change, possibly in…

Key Takeaways Senate delays CLARITY Act vote to September, raising odds crypto rules stall through Trump’s term. Bitcoin Red Team found 4,962 flaws, pushing 390 projects toward AI-driven security audits. Circle hit $701M Q2 revenue; Arc may boost USDC share as prediction markets eye U.S. midterms. WEEK IN REVIEW Thune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to…

Key Takeaways Polymarket gives a September Fed hold 63% odds after more than $20.3 million traded. Kalshi prices a Fed hold at 65%, while CME Fedwatch puts the probability at 55.6%. CME’s Fedwatch tool still gives a Sept. 16 hike 44.4% odds, keeping the decision wide open. Across some of the market’s closely watched gauges,…

Key Takeaways Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on X on Aug. 9 with two words. Strategy’s bitcoin was worth about $55 billion on the morning of Aug. 9. The company’s ledger shows four sales and no purchase since June 22. Two Words, No Answer Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), stirred fresh…

Last Friday, Bitcoin dropped from $64.7K to $62.8K, but seven days later it ground its way back up to $64.8K like nothing ever happened. Not bad when taken in isolation. Unfortunately, comparison is the thief of joy. While Bitcoin puttered, U.S. stocks staged a risk-on rally as Trump called off Iran strikes (how many times…

Key Takeaways Chainalysis logged $3.4B stolen in 2025, with Bybit’s $1.5B hack alone accounting for 44% of that total. H1 2026 set a record 212 incidents per Blockaid, with Lazarus-linked crews behind about 55% of these losses. KelpDAO’s $293M April exploit was 2026’s largest single hit. Six Years, More Than $16 Billion Gone Crypto theft…

Key Takeaways CySEC and ESMA announced joint digital resilience audits for crypto custody providers under CSA 2026. EU crypto custodians must prove strict compliance across 6 core operational risk areas. CySEC will execute on-site and desk reviews on a sample of firms from H2 2026 to H1 2027. Targeting Custody and Infrastructure Risks The Cyprus…

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