Key Senator Pushes for Vote on Clarity Act—But Hurdles Remain
In brief Sen. Thom Tillis said the Senate Banking Committee should vote on the long-delayed Clarity Act when lawmakers return in mid-May. The bill still...
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Fed Holds Rates Steady for Third Straight Time
In brief The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady for a third time this year as conflict in the Middle East continues to...
White House Weighs Reinstating Anthropic for Federal Use Amid Pentagon Fight: Report
In brief The White House is reportedly drafting guidance to help agencies use Anthropic despite Pentagon restrictions. Agencies are seeking access to Anthropic’s newest model,...
Tether Stakeholder Gave Farage Undisclosed $6.7M Gift Amid Reform UK Crypto Funding Scrutiny
In brief Christopher Harborne, who holds a 12% stake in Tether, gave Nigel Farage an undisclosed £5 million personal gift in 2024. The payment was...
Canadian Government Pushes for Sweeping Ban on Bitcoin, Crypto ATMs
In brief Canada’s Department of Finance is pushing for a sweeping ban on Bitcoin and crypto ATMs, in an attempt to clamp down on a...
MoonPay Launches Institutional Division, Acquires Crypto Key Management Firm Sodot
In brief MoonPay acquired Sodot, a crypto key management infrastructure company, in an all-stock deal reportedly worth about $100 million. The acquisition forms the foundation...
Bitcoin's Upside Capped by $82K Sell Wall as UAE’s OPEC Exit Triggers Risk Sell-Off
In brief Bitcoin’s recovery rally is capped between $80,400 to $82,000 due to a confluence of massive sell orders, CME gap, and key technical levels....
Ethereum ICO Whale Who Turned $3,100 Into $23M Wakes Up After a Decade
In brief An Ethereum ICO whale whose 10,000 ETH rose in value from $3,100 to $23 million has moved the entire holding for the first...
Morning Minute: Paul Tudor Jones Calls Bitcoin Strongest Inflation Hedge
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt....
Judge Shoots Down Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for New Trial
In brief U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s motion for a new trial on Tuesday, rejecting claims that witnesses had faced “threats from...