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Image: crypto.newsTrump Media launches Truth API amid SEC scrutiny and market fairness concerns
According to crypto.news, Trump Media & Technology Group launched its Truth API to give institutional customers millisecond access to influential Truth Social posts, prompting lawmakers to urge the SEC to examine potential market fairness issues. These developments are not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
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crypto.newsTrump Media launches Truth API amid SEC scrutiny and market fairness concerns
According to crypto.news, Trump Media & Technology Group launched its Truth API to give institutional customers millisecond access to influential Truth Social posts, prompting lawmakers to urge the SEC to examine potential market fairness issues. These developments are not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
CoinDeskSEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following Jurisdictional Challenge by CME
According to reporting by CoinDesk on August 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily frozen its earlier approval of Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin options product. This administrative pause responds directly to a formal legal challenge filed by CME Group in June 2026. CME argues that because bitcoin functions as a commodity, derivatives tied to its valuation fall strictly under the regulatory domain of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than the securities regulator. The suspension remains active while commissioners evaluate the jurisdictional boundaries, with public comments scheduled through August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by an independent administrative adjudication beyond published agency orders.
crypto.newsBitcoin Price Tests $63K Support Amid Institutional Outflows and Legislative Uncertainty
According to reporting by crypto.news, Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 on August 1 as US exchange-traded fund outflows and regulatory uncertainty kept buyers on the sidelines, though these market movements are not officially confirmed by institutional custodians.
crypto.newsOndo Finance Evaluates Major Acquisition Amid RWA Expansion and Regulatory Milestones
According to reporting by crypto.news and CoinDesk published in July 2026, Ondo Finance is evaluating a potential acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million to expand its footprint into wealthtech and adjacent financial sectors. This corporate exploration follows a series of significant regulatory milestones, including the closure of an SEC investigation without enforcement action, expanded FINRA authorizations for its broker-dealer subsidiary, and the implementation of tokenized products under a domestic framework. Market observers note that these developments coincide with the broader tokenized real world asset sector surpassing $36 billion in valuation during 2026. However, these reports and strategic explorations remain not officially confirmed by definitive corporate announcements regarding specific targets, leaving market participants to assess the ongoing structural evolution of the platform.
crypto.newsCLARITY Act Odds Decline to 25 Percent as White House Reviews Bipartisan Ethics Proposal
According to reporting by crypto.news, prediction market probabilities for the passage of the CLARITY Act have dropped to 25% as the White House reviews a compromised bipartisan ethics proposal. The legislative development, which remains not officially confirmed by executive authorities, affects institutional investors, digital asset enterprises, and market participants tracking US regulatory clarity.
crypto.newsCLARITY Act Eyes Senate Vote Before August Recess Amid Unresolved Negotiations
According to reporting by crypto.news, Senate leaders intend to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor before the August recess, though timing remains uncertain due to a crowded calendar and ongoing negotiations. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that leadership keeps the crypto market structure bill on the active agenda, while various legislative hurdles and ethics disputes continue to complicate the path forward, and these developments are not officially confirmed.