Author: John Smith

Senator Cynthia Lummis said Congress may not get another real chance to pass digital asset legislation until 2030 if the CLARITY Act fails. Summary The CLARITY Act would create federal rules for crypto assets, exchanges, developers, stablecoin issuers, and market regulators. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized the bill, saying banks may oppose it unless lawmakers strengthen stablecoin, AML, and BSA rules. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that U.S. lawmakers may lose their best chance to pass digital asset market rules until 2030 if the CLARITY Act stalls this session. Lummis, in a post on X, said Congress faces a narrow…

Gravity Bridge has lost about $5.4 million following an early Saturday drain that security researchers linked to a possible signing key compromise. Summary Gravity Bridge lost about $5.4 million after security researchers flagged unusual withdrawals tied to a possible signing-key compromise. PeckShield said the stolen assets included USDC, wrapped ether, USDT, and PAXG, with some funds moved through ChangeNow and Binance. The Gravity team halted the bridge and asked validators and orchestrators to stop while it investigates the incident. On-chain analyst Specter first flagged the unusual withdrawals, saying the pattern suggested that the bridge’s signing keys may have been compromised…

Congress has advanced a major crypto market bill that would give the CFTC new power over digital commodities despite fresh concerns about the agency’s staffing and funding. Summary Congress has advanced the CLARITY Act, which would give the CFTC primary oversight of spot digital commodity markets. Brookings fellow Tonantzin Carmona warned that the CFTC may lack enough staff and funding to handle the new crypto mandate. The bill would require crypto exchanges, brokers, dealers, and custodians to register with the CFTC under new rules. Brookings fellow Tonantzin Carmona has warned that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could create a…

Senator Cynthia Lummis says the Clarity Act must pass this Congress or the next legislative window opens in 2030. Summary Lummis posted on X that the next viable window for crypto market structure legislation is likely 2030 if Congress fails to act now. The Senate Banking Committee passed the Clarity Act 15 to 9 on May 14, but a full floor vote remains uncertain before midterms. Republicans risk losing House seats in November 2026, which could shelve comprehensive crypto regulation for years. Senator Cynthia Lummis issued a stark warning on May 29, telling lawmakers the current Congress represents the final…

Binance named Genius Terminal its 65th HODLer Airdrop, giving 10 million GENIUS tokens to qualifying BNB holders. Summary Binance will distribute 10 million GENIUS tokens to BNB holders who used Simple Earn or On-Chain Yields between May 11 and 13, 2026. Genius Terminal is a multichain trading platform backed by YZi Labs and advised by CZ, with a 1 billion token total supply. The HODLer Airdrop program is a recurring Binance mechanism that deepens BNB utility by rewarding long-term stakers retroactively. Binance announced Genius Terminal as the 65th project on its HODLer Airdrop program, continuing its pattern of rewarding loyal…

Coinkite launched the Coldcard MK5, its first hardware upgrade to the flagship Bitcoin wallet since 2022. Summary The Coldcard MK5 features a 1.54-inch Gorilla Glass display, redesigned tactile buttons, and improved NFC for smoother Bitcoin transactions. The wallet retains the MK4’s dual secure element architecture from two different chip vendors, keeping private keys fully air-gapped. Coinkite’s NVK said the MK5 is a reimagining of the user experience while preserving the security standards the community has relied on for years. Coinkite launched the Coldcard MK5 on March 10, 2026, marking the company’s first hardware revision to the MK line since the…

Brian Armstrong fired back at Jamie Dimon on Friday with a meme, after the JPMorgan CEO attacked him on live TV. Summary Jamie Dimon appeared on Fox Business on May 29, calling Armstrong “full of sh!t” and vowing that banks will fight the Clarity Act’s stablecoin provisions. Armstrong responded on X with a hockey-themed meme depicting himself and Dimon facing off, while Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz publicly backed Armstrong. Dimon’s core objection is that the Clarity Act lets crypto firms effectively pay interest on stablecoin deposits without bank-level oversight. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted a hockey-themed rivalry meme on X…

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju warns the Bitcoin bear market could extend into early 2027, based on on-chain PnL data. Summary Ki Young Ju cited CryptoQuant’s PnL Index Signal, which shows investor profitability typically falls for 18 months after profit-taking cascades begin. The trend began in October 2025, placing a potential bear market bottom in early 2027 based on historical patterns. A true reversal requires unrealized profits to rise while realized profits fall simultaneously, a signal that has not yet appeared. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on X this week warning that Bitcoin’s current downturn mirrors the extended bear…

U.S. treasuries climbed while the dollar bond index dropped to an intraday low of 98.8, signaling a notable swing in risk sentiment across global markets. Summary Gate data shows U.S. Treasury bond prices rising as the DXY falls intraday The dollar index touched 98.8, slipping below the 100 base level for the benchmark Moves come as markets reassess Fed policy, inflation path and demand for safe assets According to Gate market data, U.S. Treasury bonds “continue to rise” while the U.S. dollar index, DXY, “has fallen to an intraday low,” currently quoted at 98.8 against a base value of 100.…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said banks will oppose the Clarity Act unless lawmakers change provisions that he says give crypto firms bank-like powers without bank-level safeguards. Summary Jamie Dimon said banks will oppose the Clarity Act unless lawmakers add stronger safeguards for stablecoin rewards. Dimon argued that crypto firms should not offer bank-like products without AML and Bank Secrecy Act protections. SoFi’s stablecoin launch shows how digital tokens and traditional deposit products are starting to overlap. Fox Business reported that Dimon made the comments on Friday during an interview focused on pending legislation on crypto market structure. The…