The US cryptocurrency industry is at a pivotal point as negotiations over the Clarity Act, a major crypto regulatory bill, face delays due to ethics provisions demanded by Democrats. Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, remains optimistic that a compromise on conflict-of-interest rules for lawmakers can be reached, potentially allowing the bill to pass the Senate soon. If enacted, the Clarity Act would enhance investor protections and boost institutional adoption of crypto. However, betting markets show only a 36% chance the legislation will pass before 2027, reflecting growing skepticism despite industry hopes.
Solana processed a record 1.2 billion non-vote transactions in the week ending August 10, 2026, marking its busiest week ever. This milestone reflects real user activity like token swaps and NFT trades, excluding routine validator messages. The surge...
Solana's price rose nearly 1% to around $76, supported by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increasing its holdings in the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF. Despite a slowdown in overall crypto ETF inflows, Solana ETFs still attracted over $10 million in weekly investm...
A Solana whale has purchased an additional 47,535 SOL worth about $3.6 million, continuing a strategic accumulation trend that began over two years ago. This fresh buying, rather than transferring existing holdings, signals new demand and supports bu...
Binance will double the maximum leverage for XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD) from 5x to 10x starting August 21, 2026. This change places XRP and RLUSD on par with major cryptocurrencies like BNB and ADA in terms of leverage and liquidity. Traders must adj...
Bitcoin paused around $64,000 after a rally from $62,600, slipping 0.6% amid a broader market pullback driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices, which rose to $94 per barrel after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire expired. The Federal Reserve's July ...
