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Image: crypto.newsThe CLARITY Act Odds Collapse From 82% to 10% as Policy Hurdles Mount
Crypto.news reported that Polymarket odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act plummeted from 82% to under 20%, while Galaxy Digital slashed its estimate to 10% on August 14, 2026. The 309-page bill faces significant hurdles, including disputes over stablecoin yields, DeFi classifications, and executive ethics requirements. These developments remain not officially confirmed by primary congressional sources.
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crypto.newsThe CLARITY Act Odds Collapse From 82% to 10% as Policy Hurdles Mount
Crypto.news reported that Polymarket odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act plummeted from 82% to under 20%, while Galaxy Digital slashed its estimate to 10% on August 14, 2026. The 309-page bill faces significant hurdles, including disputes over stablecoin yields, DeFi classifications, and executive ethics requirements. These developments remain not officially confirmed by primary congressional sources.
crypto.newsEU Opens Door to Country-Wide Crypto Bans Over Russia Sanctions Evasion
The European Union has expanded its Russia-related cryptocurrency restrictions by imposing direct transaction bans on fourteen foreign platforms while establishing a new legal mechanism for country-wide prohibitions, according to reporting by crypto.news. These developments, which are not officially confirmed by the Council of the European Union through primary legislative promulgation outside published summaries, form part of a broader regulatory enforcement package.
crypto.newsHyperliquid Policy Center and Douro Labs Support SEC Rule 611 Repeal for Onchain Markets
According to reporting by crypto.news on August 18, 2026, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and Douro Labs jointly submitted a comment letter backing the removal of SEC Rule 611, while urging clearer best execution standards for decentralized infrastructure. This regulatory development has not officially confirmed any final policy changes by federal authorities.
crypto.newsCFTC Seeks Input as CME Targets Oct. 5 Compute Futures Launch
According to crypto.news citing Bloomberg, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is preparing to request public input on artificial intelligence computing capacity futures. CME Group reportedly targets October 5 for two contracts based on GPU rental prices, though this schedule and the broader regulatory review remain not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsBinance plans UK return with FCA license bid: report
According to a report by crypto.news and The Telegraph, Binance reportedly plans to seek authorization from the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority for a potential UK relaunch. This development is not officially confirmed by Binance or the FCA.
crypto.newsCrypto Ponzi Suspect Faces 25 Charges After Deportation
Edward Zimbardi, alleged operator of a $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme, was deported from Fiji and faces 25 U.S. fraud and money laundering charges. The case, reported by crypto.news, involves allegations of fraudulent investment practices and unconfirmed financial losses. The U.S. Department of Justice has not verified the exact figures, and Zimbardi’s legal status remains pending. This report is based on media accounts and has not been officially confirmed. This development is not officially confirmed.