Analyst Levi Rietveld predicts the U.S. Clarity Act will not pass the Senate before summer recess or possibly all of 2026, creating regulatory uncertainty for crypto tokens XRP, XLM, and HBAR. He cites Senate opposition, geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes as near-term challenges that could pressure these tokens. Despite this, Levi emphasizes that long-term institutional adoption of crypto assets remains strong, with major financial firms expanding crypto services regardless of legislation delays. Investors should separate short-term risks from the broader growth potential in digital assets.
Bitcoin recovered from a dip below $62K to trade around $64,300, buoyed by the S&P 500 reaching fresh all-time highs above 7,050. This rally shows the usual pattern where crypto prices follow traditional equities, though market sentiment remains fear...
XRP Ledger (XRPL) adoption is growing rapidly following Ripple Labs obtaining a Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg, enabling seamless integration for European institutions. This regulatory clarity supports new products like Ripple ...
Dubai Duty Free has integrated Crypto.com Pay, allowing customers to pay with Shiba Inu (SHIB) and 29 other cryptocurrencies at Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports. Payments are converted instantly to UAE Dirhams, ensuring a regulated crypto-...
Senator John Kennedy is pushing for a vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, aiming to establish clear U.S. regulations for digital assets. This legislation would define when tokens like XRP are securities or commodities, providing legal c...
XRP has connected to the Axelar network, allowing cross-chain transfers of XRP and other assets across more than 80 blockchains. This integration enhances XRP Ledger's multichain capabilities, potentially increasing its utility and access to decentra...
