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Image: crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Stalls in United States Senate Amid Reported Ethics Stalemate and White House Silence
According to media reports published by LBank News and crypto.news, the CLARITY Act has stalled in the United States Senate because the White House has not officially responded to a bipartisan ethics counterproposal. Prediction market participants on Polymarket have adjusted their expectations, pricing the probability of the legislation becoming law this year down to 27 percent. Senate leadership has not filed cloture ahead of the legislative chamber recess, while analysts at Bernstein have warned that any sustained delay could provoke a knee-jerk sell-off across digital asset markets. These claims are not officially confirmed.
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crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Stalls in United States Senate Amid Reported Ethics Stalemate and White House Silence
According to media reports published by LBank News and crypto.news, the CLARITY Act has stalled in the United States Senate because the White House has not officially responded to a bipartisan ethics counterproposal. Prediction market participants on Polymarket have adjusted their expectations, pricing the probability of the legislation becoming law this year down to 27 percent. Senate leadership has not filed cloture ahead of the legislative chamber recess, while analysts at Bernstein have warned that any sustained delay could provoke a knee-jerk sell-off across digital asset markets. These claims are not officially confirmed.
CoinDeskBitcoin and Ether Decline as Coldcard Wallet Exploit Enters Fifth Day and Shakes Self-Custody Confidence
According to reporting by CoinDesk, the digital asset market experienced a downward adjustment as a significant hardware wallet incident involving Coldcard entered its fifth consecutive day. This event, which has not officially confirmed the full mechanism or extent by independent forensic audits, has generated widespread apprehension across self-custody communities and prompted some participants to redirect assets back to centralized trading platforms. Despite the gravity of the reported losses, broader market reactions remained relatively subdued.
crypto.newsBitget Initiates Market Exit for Japan Residents Following Repeated Regulatory Warnings
According to reporting by crypto.news, Bitget has halted new account registrations for Japan residents and outlined a phased schedule to restrict existing accounts, actions that are not officially confirmed by Japanese authorities. The exchange cited compliance adjustments as it winds down operations following historical warnings from domestic financial regulators.
CoinDeskRobinhood Secures UK Crypto Registration Ahead of Expanded Regulatory Framework
According to reporting by CoinDesk, Robinhood's U.K. arm was officially added to the Financial Conduct Authority list of registered cryptoasset companies as of July 31, though this development is not officially confirmed by the company itself.
decrypt.co via LBankCrypto Privacy Tools Serve 'Essential Protective Functions': Report by ChangeNOW, CoinRabbit
A report by non-custodial platform ChangeNOW and digital asset management firm CoinRabbit highlights the critical role of crypto privacy tools in safeguarding financial autonomy amid authoritarian governance, corporate data risks, and physical coercion threats. While the findings are not officially confirmed, the analysis underscores growing concerns about blockchain transparency's dual impact on privacy and compliance. The report cites TRM Labs data estimating $158 billion in 2025 illicit crypto inflows, with 84% of fraud proceeds using stablecoin networks. Key stakeholders include high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and users under sanctions.
crypto.newsColdcard Pushes Bitcoin Back to Exchanges: The Anti-Self-Custody Trade
According to reporting by crypto.news, a firmware vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has led to massive estimated thefts totaling approximately 1,816 bitcoin across thousands of addresses, prompting a notable shift of funds back to centralized exchanges. This development is not officially confirmed by the manufacturer or law enforcement.