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Senator Cynthia Lummis argues politics ultimately sank the CLARITY Act. “The problem was, as I see it, Democrats hate President Trump more than they like good policy.”

Senator Cynthia Lummis argues politics ultimately sank the CLARITY Act. “The problem was, as I see it, Democrats hate President Trump more than they like good policy.”

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JUST IN: President Trump says the "stock market will go up."

JUST IN: President Trump says the "stock market will go up."

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🎥 Senator Cynthia Lummis says the crypto industry has become a powerful force on Capitol Hill powerful enough that traditional banking interests are taking notice. “When you have bankers, they're afraid of you now, which kind of makes me happy.”

🎥 Senator Cynthia Lummis says the crypto industry has become a powerful force on Capitol Hill powerful enough that traditional banking interests are taking notice. “When you have bankers, they're afraid of you now, which kind of makes me happy.”

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.@michaelterpin predicts Bitcoin will pass $120K before the 2028 halving, likely by Q4 2027. “I just don't see any scenario where it's gonna take, you know, 20 months for us to get back to 126K.”

.@michaelterpin predicts Bitcoin will pass $120K before the 2028 halving, likely by Q4 2027. “I just don't see any scenario where it's gonna take, you know, 20 months for us to get back to 126K.”

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.Renato Mariotti says the CLARITY Act is dead as things stand, with three reasons it can't be revived: “And those three reasons are ethics, ethics, ethics.”

.Renato Mariotti says the CLARITY Act is dead as things stand, with three reasons it can't be revived: “And those three reasons are ethics, ethics, ethics.”

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Renato Mariotti reacts to the CLARITY Act stalling in the Senate and says a scaled-back version is unlikely to return during the lame duck session. “I'm told that that is highly unlikely and, and that even a skinny version is unlikely to get resurrected in the lame duck session.”

Renato Mariotti reacts to the CLARITY Act stalling in the Senate and says a scaled-back version is unlikely to return during the lame duck session. “I'm told that that is highly unlikely and, and that even a skinny version is unlikely to get resurrected in the lame duck session.”

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🤖 "People are gonna have more agents than humans." Yat Siu says blockchain will be how these agents do native transactions. Live from KBW2026.

🤖 "People are gonna have more agents than humans." Yat Siu says blockchain will be how these agents do native transactions. Live from KBW2026.

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🎥 Ran Neuner is calling for a historic run in crypto as he sees Bitcoin setting the stage for the next leg higher: “I think it's gonna be crypto's biggest bull market ever.” Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

🎥 Ran Neuner is calling for a historic run in crypto as he sees Bitcoin setting the stage for the next leg higher: “I think it's gonna be crypto's biggest bull market ever.” Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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🎥 Ran Neuner is calling for a historic run in crypto as he sees Bitcoin setting the stage for the next leg higher: “I think it's gonna be crypto's biggest bull market ever.” Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Networ

🎥 Ran Neuner is calling for a historic run in crypto as he sees Bitcoin setting the stage for the next leg higher: “I think it's gonna be crypto's biggest bull market ever.” Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Networ

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Rebecca Rettig says retail is where the market’s focus is right now, with one major bank closely watching inflows as trading moves onchain. “We are watching what retail does, and we're really curious to see what the inflows are like.”

Rebecca Rettig says retail is where the market’s focus is right now, with one major bank closely watching inflows as trading moves onchain. “We are watching what retail does, and we're really curious to see what the inflows are like.”

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ANNOUNCEMENT: CoinDesk is back as the official media partner of Avalanche Summit on Sept. 16-17. We'll be streaming live and interviewing the biggest names building the future of finance and technology built for business Avalanche🔺

ANNOUNCEMENT: CoinDesk is back as the official media partner of Avalanche Summit on Sept. 16-17. We'll be streaming live and interviewing the biggest names building the future of finance and technology built for business Avalanche🔺

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21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder says the ethics provisions holding up the CLARITY Act follow a familiar pattern in financial legislation: “Ethics provisions are always kind of a sticking point in some of these types of regulations. But it feels like we're missing out on such an amazing opportunity to have some comprehensive regulation.”

21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder says the ethics provisions holding up the CLARITY Act follow a familiar pattern in financial legislation: “Ethics provisions are always kind of a sticking point in some of these types of regulations. But it feels like we're missing out on such an amazing opportunity to have some comprehensive regulation.”

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NEW: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma says Robinhood Chain is now a top-three chain by activity, built for real-world assets and memes. "The asset class is here to stay." Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

NEW: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma says Robinhood Chain is now a top-three chain by activity, built for real-world assets and memes. "The asset class is here to stay." Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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If the CLARITY Act doesn't pass, what can't the SEC do? Hester Peirce says the toughest issue is overseeing platforms where non-security crypto assets trade alongside securities, something that requires legislation, not just rulemaking. Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

If the CLARITY Act doesn't pass, what can't the SEC do? Hester Peirce says the toughest issue is overseeing platforms where non-security crypto assets trade alongside securities, something that requires legislation, not just rulemaking. Thank you to RealFi 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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ACCESS: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma makes the case for why everyday investors, not just VCs, should be able to get in on @YCombinator startups at the ground floor. Robinhood Ventures Fund II began trading today on NYSE

ACCESS: Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma makes the case for why everyday investors, not just VCs, should be able to get in on @YCombinator startups at the ground floor. Robinhood Ventures Fund II began trading today on NYSE

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.Charles Hoskinson argues Cardano has led on technology for years, saying Ethereum is now exploring similar ideas while overlooking Cardano's contributions.

.Charles Hoskinson argues Cardano has led on technology for years, saying Ethereum is now exploring similar ideas while overlooking Cardano's contributions.

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“AI agents now have their own economy.” Sid Coelho-Prabhu | sidcoin.eth 🛡️ of @coinbasebiz says stablecoins are winning in the agentic economy because they’re fast, cheap and built for microtransactions.

“AI agents now have their own economy.” Sid Coelho-Prabhu | sidcoin.eth 🛡️ of @coinbasebiz says stablecoins are winning in the agentic economy because they’re fast, cheap and built for microtransactions.

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.Renato Mariotti says FlightAware’s lawsuit against Kalshi raised “safety issues” involving flight cancellation markets that “have not been litigated” and could play out before the CFTC.

.Renato Mariotti says FlightAware’s lawsuit against Kalshi raised “safety issues” involving flight cancellation markets that “have not been litigated” and could play out before the CFTC.

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🇭🇰 Consensus Returns to Hong Kong Consensus is back for its third edition, Feb. 1–3, 2027, bringing together the worlds of digital assets, finance and AI and the technologies shaping their convergence.

🇭🇰 Consensus Returns to Hong Kong Consensus is back for its third edition, Feb. 1–3, 2027, bringing together the worlds of digital assets, finance and AI and the technologies shaping their convergence.

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The OCC reviewed 100,000 complaints and found America’s biggest banks systematically debanked lawful businesses from 2020 to 2025. Digital assets made the top six most-affected industries. Rebecca Rettig breaks down the “bombshell” report.

The OCC reviewed 100,000 complaints and found America’s biggest banks systematically debanked lawful businesses from 2020 to 2025. Digital assets made the top six most-affected industries. Rebecca Rettig breaks down the “bombshell” report.

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Consensus is heading to Miami for 2026. It's more than an event— it's the convergence of the world's capital, culture, and all things on-chain. Watch the preview to see what awaits. Bigger stages, bolder ideas, and the energy of the Magic City. Secure your spot for 2026

Consensus is heading to Miami for 2026. It's more than an event— it's the convergence of the world's capital, culture, and all things on-chain. Watch the preview to see what awaits. Bigger stages, bolder ideas, and the energy of the Magic City. Secure your spot for 2026

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns halting AI data center construction could trigger a U.S. recession, nearly $483 million in crypto futures are liquidated, and Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan calls for regulation of firms building on the network rather than the blockchain itself. Jenn Sanasie has what you need to know.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns halting AI data center construction could trigger a U.S. recession, nearly $483 million in crypto futures are liquidated, and Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan calls for regulation of firms building on the network rather than the blockchain itself. Jenn Sanasie has what you need to know.

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JUST IN: President Trump says his administration has “ended the war on crypto.”

JUST IN: President Trump says his administration has “ended the war on crypto.”

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AI agents can now book your hotel and pay for it with crypto. Travala is teaming up with BNB Chain and Binance Pay to make it possible, with access to 2.2 million hotels worldwide. Travala's Juan Otero joins Jenn Sanasie to explain how it works, why crypto rails are suited for AI payments, and what's next for agentic travel. 00:00 - Travala’s Juan Otero Joins Markets Outlook 01:51 - Travala’s AI Travel Agent 02:25 - How AI Agents Pay With BNB Chain’s Machine Payment Protocol 03:16 - Why BNB Chain and Binance Pay? 04:17 - Booking a Hotel by Chatting With an Agent 07:05 - Can You Trust an AI Agent With Your Wallet? 08:00 - Crypto Rewards vs. Credit Card Points 09:29 - Who Is Travala’s AI Agent For? 11:12 - The Future of Agentic Travel on Crypto Rails

AI agents can now book your hotel and pay for it with crypto. Travala is teaming up with BNB Chain and Binance Pay to make it possible, with access to 2.2 million hotels worldwide. Travala's Juan Otero joins Jenn Sanasie to explain how it works, why crypto rails are suited for AI payments, and what's next for agentic travel. 00:00 - Travala’s Juan Otero Joins Markets Outlook 01:51 - Travala’s AI Travel Agent 02:25 - How AI Agents Pay With BNB Chain’s Machine Payment Protocol 03:16 - Why BNB Chain and Binance Pay? 04:17 - Booking a Hotel by Chatting With an Agent 07:05 - Can You Trust an AI Agent With Your Wallet? 08:00 - Crypto Rewards vs. Credit Card Points 09:29 - Who Is Travala’s AI Agent For? 11:12 - The Future of Agentic Travel on Crypto Rails

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“It's literally like talking to a person that you know that does all the work for you.” Travala CEO Juan Otero explains how its new AI travel agent lets users find hotels, compare rooms and book directly through a connected crypto wallet, without exposing their private keys. Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

“It's literally like talking to a person that you know that does all the work for you.” Travala CEO Juan Otero explains how its new AI travel agent lets users find hotels, compare rooms and book directly through a connected crypto wallet, without exposing their private keys. Thank you to Grayscale for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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The agenda for Consensus Miami has arrived ✨ Crypto at scale. Agentic Commerce. Institutional integration. Join the White House, Wall Street, and Web3 at the most important event in global finance. Register now.

The agenda for Consensus Miami has arrived ✨ Crypto at scale. Agentic Commerce. Institutional integration. Join the White House, Wall Street, and Web3 at the most important event in global finance. Register now.

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📊 Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FundstratDirect.com says Ethereum DATs already hold 7% of ETH supply, and could reach 15% this cycle. He explains why DATs drive prices at the desk from KBW2026.

📊 Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FundstratDirect.com says Ethereum DATs already hold 7% of ETH supply, and could reach 15% this cycle. He explains why DATs drive prices at the desk from KBW2026.

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"Not your silicon, not your keys." Ethereum co-founder vitalik.eth talks hardware security onstage at OKX Now.

"Not your silicon, not your keys." Ethereum co-founder vitalik.eth talks hardware security onstage at OKX Now.

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📈 Arthur Hayes calls $10,000 $ETH by the end of the year. His bullish take at the desk from KBW2026

📈 Arthur Hayes calls $10,000 $ETH by the end of the year. His bullish take at the desk from KBW2026

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NEW: Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says onstage at OKX Now that OKX plans to roll out tokenized securities in about 30 days under the SEC’s innovation exemption. He called the OKXICE joint venture "a marriage of the titans."

NEW: Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says onstage at OKX Now that OKX plans to roll out tokenized securities in about 30 days under the SEC’s innovation exemption. He called the OKXICE joint venture "a marriage of the titans."

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CZ: "Will crypto die? Absolutely not... the super cycle will come."

CZ: "Will crypto die? Absolutely not... the super cycle will come."

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Renato Mariotti says CFTC’s new crypto market plan is “a clever interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act,” but warns that after Loper Bright, courts may not defer to it. Thank you to Grayscale 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

Renato Mariotti says CFTC’s new crypto market plan is “a clever interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act,” but warns that after Loper Bright, courts may not defer to it. Thank you to Grayscale 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk Media Network.

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They should've just put the CLARITY Act on the Senate floor and worked it out — before the political cycle overwhelmed this." Former Chairman Patrick McHenry joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti on CoinDesk's Policy Protocol — on CLARITY's lame-duck shot, AI trading liability, and prediction markets. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:56 UK's FCA Opens Crypto Authorizations 03:08 SEC's Crypto FAQ and the Buyback Rewrite 05:11 Robinhood's AI Agents and the Accountability Question 08:08 Chairman Patrick McHenry Joins the Show 08:47 Why CLARITY Stalled in the Senate 09:35 Can the Lame Duck Save Market Structure? 10:45 Narrow Crypto Bills vs. the Whole Enchilada 12:47 When an AI Agent Trades, Who's Liable? 14:27 Custody Rules and a Forward-Leaning SEC 15:26 Prediction Markets: Investing or Gambling? 16:26 CFTC Authority and the Supreme Court Fight 19:34 The Legacy of Commissioner Hester Peirce

They should've just put the CLARITY Act on the Senate floor and worked it out — before the political cycle overwhelmed this." Former Chairman Patrick McHenry joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti on CoinDesk's Policy Protocol — on CLARITY's lame-duck shot, AI trading liability, and prediction markets. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:56 UK's FCA Opens Crypto Authorizations 03:08 SEC's Crypto FAQ and the Buyback Rewrite 05:11 Robinhood's AI Agents and the Accountability Question 08:08 Chairman Patrick McHenry Joins the Show 08:47 Why CLARITY Stalled in the Senate 09:35 Can the Lame Duck Save Market Structure? 10:45 Narrow Crypto Bills vs. the Whole Enchilada 12:47 When an AI Agent Trades, Who's Liable? 14:27 Custody Rules and a Forward-Leaning SEC 15:26 Prediction Markets: Investing or Gambling? 16:26 CFTC Authority and the Supreme Court Fight 19:34 The Legacy of Commissioner Hester Peirce

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🎥 Michael Saylor reveals he used AI to design $STRC as the preferred stock trades near $87, roughly 13% below its intended $100 value.

🎥 Michael Saylor reveals he used AI to design $STRC as the preferred stock trades near $87, roughly 13% below its intended $100 value.

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Could AI save local news? Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince 🌥 explains why the small-town paper he bought could make more from AI than from digital ads.

Could AI save local news? Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince 🌥 explains why the small-town paper he bought could make more from AI than from digital ads.

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“These fundamental rules are absent in the US” On this week’s CoinDesk Policy Protocol, Payward/Kraken Chief Policy Officer Jonathan Jachym joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to break down the CFTC’s bid to regulate spot crypto without Congress, bringing Hyperliquid to the US, and why the Bitnomial model matters. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 02:10 The CFTC Moves to Regulate Spot Crypto 03:56 The ANPR Rollout 06:20 CFTC Resourcing and the Kalshi–NFL Fight 07:26 'Bunker Mode' and AI vs. Crypto 09:38 Jonathan Jachym of Payward Joins 10:08 Bringing Hyperliquid to the US 13:35 Bitnomial, 2C2D, and the CFTC's New Model 16:46 'Not a Partisan Issue': Filling the US Gap 19:14 Partnering With the Banks: Wells Fargo and Beyond 21:04 Will the Progress Last Under a New Commission? 24:39 Person of the Week: Solana & the Samsung Wallet Partnership

“These fundamental rules are absent in the US” On this week’s CoinDesk Policy Protocol, Payward/Kraken Chief Policy Officer Jonathan Jachym joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to break down the CFTC’s bid to regulate spot crypto without Congress, bringing Hyperliquid to the US, and why the Bitnomial model matters. Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 02:10 The CFTC Moves to Regulate Spot Crypto 03:56 The ANPR Rollout 06:20 CFTC Resourcing and the Kalshi–NFL Fight 07:26 'Bunker Mode' and AI vs. Crypto 09:38 Jonathan Jachym of Payward Joins 10:08 Bringing Hyperliquid to the US 13:35 Bitnomial, 2C2D, and the CFTC's New Model 16:46 'Not a Partisan Issue': Filling the US Gap 19:14 Partnering With the Banks: Wells Fargo and Beyond 21:04 Will the Progress Last Under a New Commission? 24:39 Person of the Week: Solana & the Samsung Wallet Partnership

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DATA: $USDT still accounts for 91% of Asia-Pacific's stablecoin payment volume, down from 98% at the start of 2025. As Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia tighten the rules, compliance-first models like Ripple's $RLUSD are gaining ground.

DATA: $USDT still accounts for 91% of Asia-Pacific's stablecoin payment volume, down from 98% at the start of 2025. As Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia tighten the rules, compliance-first models like Ripple's $RLUSD are gaining ground.

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At @KBWofficial, Caroline D. Pham says the SEC and CFTC already have the regulatory authority needed to set clear rules for digital assets. “All of that authority is actually there if you take the time to work through it.”

At @KBWofficial, Caroline D. Pham says the SEC and CFTC already have the regulatory authority needed to set clear rules for digital assets. “All of that authority is actually there if you take the time to work through it.”

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