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Image: decrypt.co via LBankSEC Chair Atkins Signals Readiness to Regulate Crypto if Clarity Act Stalls
According to LBank News, referencing decrypt.co, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency is prepared to issue its own crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass the Senate. The Clarity Act, which would assign the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodity spot markets, has passed the House and Senate Banking Committee but awaits a Senate floor vote. Atkins emphasized that only a statute can provide lasting regulatory certainty, but the SEC stands ready to act if Congress does not. These developments are not officially confirmed and remain based on media reporting.
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decrypt.co via LBankSEC Chair Atkins Signals Readiness to Regulate Crypto if Clarity Act Stalls
According to LBank News, referencing decrypt.co, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency is prepared to issue its own crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass the Senate. The Clarity Act, which would assign the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodity spot markets, has passed the House and Senate Banking Committee but awaits a Senate floor vote. Atkins emphasized that only a statute can provide lasting regulatory certainty, but the SEC stands ready to act if Congress does not. These developments are not officially confirmed and remain based on media reporting.
crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Passage Probability Dips to Record Low Following Senate Delay and Legislative Roadblocks
According to media reporting by crypto.news and LBank News, the legislative outlook for the digital asset market structure bill has deteriorated significantly as market participants adjust expectations. Prediction market contracts tracked by Polymarket and institutional estimates from Galaxy Digital indicate that the probability of enacting the framework has fallen to twenty-seven percent and thirty percent respectively, representing the weakest sentiment recorded since tracking commenced. Senate leaders elected to reprioritize their legislative agenda ahead of the upcoming scheduled recess to focus on foreign sanctions and federal nominations, thereby narrowing the available working days for the regulatory statute. These claims regarding legislative probability and schedule adjustments are based on media reporting and remain not officially confirmed by legislative leaders.
crypto.newsVisa Q3 Revenue Rises 14% Amid Expansion of Crypto Initiatives (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Visa reported a 14% increase in Q3 revenue, reaching $11.6 billion, as the company expands its crypto-related initiatives. The report, not officially confirmed, highlights Visa's multi-coin and multi-chain approach, the launch of OpenUSD as its first stablecoin platform asset, and ongoing pilots supporting nine blockchains. Visa's strategy includes tokenized deposits, AI-powered commerce, and integration with acquired banking infrastructure. The company maintains that it will not select a single winning stablecoin or blockchain, instead facilitating connections for clients to regulated systems. Key details, such as OpenUSD adoption and tokenized deposit provider launches, remain unconfirmed.
crypto.newsMyanmar Parliament Approves Anti-Crypto Scam Bill: Enforcement Details Await Final Confirmation
Myanmar’s Parliament has approved an anti-scam bill targeting crypto fraud, with proposed penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment. The bill’s final text, presidential assent, and enactment date remain not officially confirmed. The legislation aims to address scam-centre operations, forced scam labour, and financial infrastructure used by fraud networks. Human rights concerns have been raised regarding surveillance and account-freezing powers. The practical impact will depend on the publication and enforcement of the final law. This report is based on media coverage and is not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsCrypto Security Losses Reach $1.1 Billion in H1 2026: Blockaid Report (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Blockaid's H1 2026 report indicates that crypto security incidents led to $1.1 billion in losses across 212 cases globally, with operational security failures surpassing smart contract bugs as the main cause. The findings are not officially confirmed and rely on media reporting. The report highlights a shift in attack patterns, with compromised keys and infrastructure now responsible for most losses. Major incidents involving KelpDAO and Drift Protocol dominated the period, and recovery efforts are ongoing. The report also notes that one DPRK-linked cluster accounted for over half of the losses.
crypto.newsTrade.xyz Announces Coverage for SK Hynix Liquidation Losses After Mark Price Anomaly
Trade.xyz has stated it will cover eligible liquidation losses resulting from a sudden mark price drop in SK Hynix perpetual contracts, following a pre-market trade that caused an 18.7% decline. The eligibility criteria and compensation details are still pending, and the information is not officially confirmed. The incident was reportedly triggered by a single anomalous trade in South Korea’s NextTrade pre-market, with Trade.xyz planning to strengthen its controls for external price events.