Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO says U.S. crypto rules near decisive test
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto clarity is closer as regulators issue guidance and CLARITY approaches a Senate test.
United States
Clarity Act
CLARITY Act stalls as Scott criticizes Warren’s team
The CLARITY Act has stalled ahead of a Sept. 15 procedural vote requiring 60 senators, as Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott accused Elizabeth Warren’s team…
Clarity Act
Coinbase, Ripple executives met Lutnick over CLARITY Act hurdles
A group of senior U.S. crypto executives has met Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss the CLARITY Act, including unresolved ethics provisions and ways the White…
Clarity Act
CLARITY Act rush could derail deal, Gallego says
Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that rushing the CLARITY Act toward its Sept. 15 procedural vote could undermine bipartisan negotiations.
Canada
Visa seeks stablecoin partner across 4 markets
Visa is reportedly seeking a stablecoin settlement partner licensed in four markets after Mastercard completed its BVNK acquisition.
CFTC
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for US500, copper perps
Kalshi has asked the CFTC to approve perpetual futures tracking a 500 company U.S. stock index and the spot price of copper.
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid proposes 5 rule pillars for pre IPO perps
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] asked the SEC to create rules for pre IPO perpetuals and eventually permit U.S. retail access.
Blockchain
FASB sets 3 tests for stablecoins to qualify as cash
FASB proposes allowing certain stablecoins to count as cash equivalents when they meet strict redemption, reserve and liquidity conditions.
Bitcoin
Metaplanet commits 2,100 BTC to launch US treasury
Metaplanet has agreed to invest 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, securing a 95.7% stake and creating a U.S. Bitcoin treasury company…
Cash App
MoonPay integrates Cash App Pay for US crypto purchases
MoonPay has added Cash App Pay as a payment method for cryptocurrency purchases, giving eligible U.S. customers a way to fund MoonPay transactions directly from their…