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CLARITY Act Could Clear This Year, Solana Policy Institute Says—But 4 Demands Remain To Be Met

Kristin Smith, President of the Solana Policy Institute and CEO of the Blockchain Association, urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, emphasizing four specific priorities must be met first. The legislation aims to provide legal clarity for public blockchain operations, focusing on protecting open-source developers and infrastructure providers who do not custody assets or control transactions. Smith argued that strong developer protections, including the key Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), enhance enforcement by clearly distinguishing between different market participants, allowing authorities to target bad actors more effectively. She warned that weakening these protections could undermine the act's goal of giving builders confidence to operate in the U.S. Smith's position is to protect developers, target bad actors, preserve open-source innovation, and maintain U.S. leadership in crypto.

bitcoinistYesterday 06:01

CLARITY Act Could Clear This Year, Solana Policy Institute Says—But 4 Demands Remain To Be Met

bitcoinistYesterday 06:01

XRP Marks 14th Birthday While Ripple Expands DC Presence

XRP marked its 14th anniversary on June 2, with founders and the community celebrating its origins. The date commemorates a key 2012 code commit that established its fixed 100 billion token supply. Concurrently, Ripple announced an expansion of its Washington, D.C. office, emphasizing a commitment to engaging with U.S. policymakers and regulators on digital asset frameworks. The company aims to help shape policy around market structure, stablecoins, and financial innovation. XRP traded at $1.24 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist06/03 16:32

XRP Marks 14th Birthday While Ripple Expands DC Presence

bitcoinist06/03 16:32

Presidential Q1 Holdings Disclosure: Trump's Money Accelerating Investment in AI Infrastructure?

President Trump's Q1 financial disclosure revealed a significant shift in his portfolio, with over $220 million in trading volume across 3,711 transactions. The key move was a reduction in "old platform" tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, as well as some defensive assets, with funds reallocated towards AI infrastructure. This reallocation systematically targets the AI supply chain: semiconductor leaders (Nvidia, Broadcom, Intel, AMD, Micron); AI hardware/server companies like Dell; enterprise software firms integrating AI (Oracle, ServiceNow, Adobe, Workday); and consumer electronics (Apple). Investments in broad market ETFs and bonds were maintained for balance. The disclosure, while not a direct trading guide due to lag and imprecise data, signals a notable trend: "smart money" is moving from mature internet platforms toward AI's physical and foundational layers—semiconductors, hardware, domestic manufacturing, and enterprise software adoption. This aligns with broader U.S. policy focuses on supply chain security and AI infrastructure, highlighting AI's evolution from models and applications to a full-scale build-out of its underlying ecosystem.

marsbit06/02 08:35

Presidential Q1 Holdings Disclosure: Trump's Money Accelerating Investment in AI Infrastructure?

marsbit06/02 08:35

Comics Illustration: Helping You Understand China's New Regulations on Outbound Investment

Summary: Understanding China's New Regulations on Overseas Investment The State Council has announced new regulations on overseas investment, effective July 1, 2026. The core message is not a prohibition on international investment, but a call for both companies and individuals to operate with strong regulatory awareness. Here are the key points: 1. **Scope is Broad:** The rules apply not only to companies but also to other organizations and individual residents. 2. **Definition of Investment is Wide:** It encompasses not just capital transfers but also asset contributions, obtaining equity or rights, financing, providing guarantees, and direct or indirect acquisition of rights related to overseas entities or assets. 3. **Companies Must Plan Comprehensively:** Beyond simple ownership charts, firms need clear plans covering the investing entity, required approvals or filings, fund transfer paths, and compliance with technology, data, and security reviews. 4. **Individuals Should Prioritize Compliance:** Before focusing on returns, individuals must first assess their eligibility, understand legal channels for capital outflow, know what they are acquiring, and identify responsible parties in case of issues. 5. **Penalties are Significant:** Violations can result in fines and potentially restrictions on future overseas investment activities. In essence, overseas investment remains possible, but it must be approached with regulatory compliance as a fundamental priority, not solely based on commercial opportunity. *Note: This is a general informational summary and does not constitute legal advice or investment recommendations.*

marsbit06/01 09:06

Comics Illustration: Helping You Understand China's New Regulations on Outbound Investment

marsbit06/01 09:06

US Government Lifts Ban on Crypto Perpetual Contracts for the First Time: What Does It Mean for the Market?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued guidance permitting 24/7 trading and clearing for crypto asset derivatives, effectively opening the U.S. market to crypto perpetual contracts for the first time. This move ends the previous ban and allows American individuals and institutions to trade these instruments around the clock. Direct beneficiaries include Kalshi, which received approval to list a Bitcoin perpetual contract; Coinbase, now the first CFTC-regulated futures commission merchant for U.S. clients to access global crypto derivatives; and CME, which will transition its Bitcoin futures and options to 24/7 trading. The CFTC emphasized this is a specific allowance for crypto assets, noting that traditional commodities like agriculture may not be suitable for non-stop trading. It also requires platforms to undergo case-by-case reviews for compliance and risk management. Industry leaders like Michael Saylor and Brian Armstrong praised the decision for integrating Bitcoin into capital markets and granting U.S. users access to a major global market segment. However, consumer advocacy group Better Markets criticized the CFTC for allegedly neglecting investor protection and favoring the industry it regulates. Other platforms like Kraken have announced plans to launch regulated perpetual futures for the U.S. market. The policy shift is expected to redirect significant liquidity and institutional participation to the newly accessible U.S. crypto derivatives landscape.

Odaily星球日报05/30 12:57

US Government Lifts Ban on Crypto Perpetual Contracts for the First Time: What Does It Mean for the Market?

Odaily星球日报05/30 12:57

Ripple Makes New Demands From SEC, What Are They Asking For?

Ripple has sent a letter to the U.S. SEC's Crypto Task Force requesting regulatory clarity on payment stablecoins and tokenized securities. This follows up on a meeting held in March. Key demands include clarification on how stablecoins should be treated as collateral on balance sheets under amended Rule 15c3-1, and defining "Qualified Payment Stablecoins" for custody under Rule 15c3-3. Ripple also asked for confirmation that other major crypto non-securities, beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, receive equivalent regulatory treatment, suggesting a revision to related SEC FAQs. Furthermore, the firm proposed a 0% haircut for stablecoins under certain conditions and requested that on-chain registries be designated as the single authoritative legal record for ownership, eliminating ambiguity in digital twin structures. In a separate reaction, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse declared the "anti-crypto army" defeated, citing support from courts, voters, and former U.S. President Donald Trump, who criticized former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and vowed to codify pro-crypto legislation.

bitcoinist05/29 17:32

Ripple Makes New Demands From SEC, What Are They Asking For?

bitcoinist05/29 17:32

Trump, the "Stock Market Manipulator" in U.S. Stocks, Lifts Up the Entire Quantum Computing Sector

"Trump, the 'U.S. Stock Market Mastermind,' Boosts the Entire Quantum Computing Sector" This article details how former U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and public statements have significantly influenced the stock market, particularly in the quantum computing sector. A key example is the U.S. government's direct investment in Intel stock in August 2025, which yielded over $45 billion in gains within seven months. Trump publicly credited himself for this profit. Recently, the Trump administration announced a new $2 billion initiative. Through the Department of Commerce, funding from the CHIPS and Science Act will be provided to nine quantum computing companies in exchange for minority, non-controlling equity stakes. The recipients include IBM ($1B for its subsidiary Anderon), GlobalFoundries ($375M), and listed companies like D-Wave, Infleqtion, and Rigetti ($100M each). Private firms such as Atom Computing and PsiQuantum also received $100M. This "investment-for-equity" strategy marks a shift from pure subsidies to an "active investor" model under the CHIPS Act. The announcement immediately boosted quantum computing stocks. The article frames this as part of Trump's "America First" industrial policy, aimed at securing U.S. technological leadership, similar to past investments in semiconductors, rare earths, and lithium. The author suggests this pattern of government-backed market intervention, alongside Trump's personal stock endorsements, is a hallmark of his approach to driving market gains and may continue in sectors like defense and advanced energy.

marsbit05/27 09:13

Trump, the "Stock Market Manipulator" in U.S. Stocks, Lifts Up the Entire Quantum Computing Sector

marsbit05/27 09:13

SEC Slams the Brakes at the Last Minute, Halting "Tokenized U.S. Stocks"

On May 22, the U.S. SEC postponed the release of a key "innovation exemption" draft that would have permitted crypto-native platforms to issue and trade tokenized U.S. stocks on decentralized venues without full traditional exchange compliance. This would have legalized a "third-party token" model used overseas, where platforms issue tokens tracking stock prices without the underlying company's involvement, raising unresolved questions about shareholder rights, dividends, and sanctions enforcement. Meanwhile, the SEC had already approved a different, compliant path for tokenization led by Nasdaq and NYSE. Their model integrates tokenized stocks into existing settlement systems (like DTCC), preserving all shareholder rights. This creates a fundamental conflict: crypto platforms seek a permissionless, 24/7 on-chain parallel market, while traditional exchanges advocate for an upgraded, regulated version of the current system. Intense lobbying from traditional exchange groups like the World Federation of Exchanges argued the exemption would create an unfair regulatory advantage and dilute investor protection. Even some compliant crypto firms favored delay. Internally, SEC commissioners were divided on the scope and pace of the exemption. The delay highlights a critical policy crossroads. With significant trading volume already occurring overseas, the SEC's decision will determine whether the U.S. embraces a dual-track system for tokenized equities or sidelines itself from an emerging global infrastructure. The core unresolved question remains the legal status and rights of holders of third-party tokenized stocks. The SEC paused because the draft framework risked creating a major new asset class with profound, unanswered legal implications.

marsbit05/26 01:58

SEC Slams the Brakes at the Last Minute, Halting "Tokenized U.S. Stocks"

marsbit05/26 01:58

Will Warsh Compromise with Trump? A Look at the 70-Year Power Struggle Between the President and the Fed

Will the Fed's new chair, Kevin Warsh, yield to pressure from President Trump? A White House-administered oath ceremony for Warsh breaks recent precedent, spotlighting a seven-decade power struggle between the presidency and the Federal Reserve. Historically, each Fed chair has balanced political pressure with policy independence. Warsh's situation, however, is uniquely complex, inheriting a divided Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) with some members opposing even hints of rate cuts, while Trump expects easing. The report from Caitong Securities reviews this history: from William Martin establishing independence, to Arthur Burns compromising under Nixon, Paul Volcker building institutional credibility, Alan Greenspan navigating political waters, and Jerome Powell facing severe pressure from Trump, ultimately hardening the Fed's defensive stance. Warsh, a former Fed governor known for questioning quantitative easing, is not a traditional dove. His recent statements emphasize a nuanced view of Fed independence, skepticism of forward guidance, serious concern over inflation (contradicting Trump's "fake inflation" claims), and the potential for AI-driven productivity gains to allow rate cuts. The analysis concludes Warsh's policy will likely feature a clear direction but cautious pace. Rate cuts are probable but constrained by persistent inflation above target; if Trump pressures heavily, Warsh may delay cuts to defend Fed independence. Balance sheet reduction is seen as necessary but will be gradual to avoid premature conflict. Ultimately, Warsh's path will depend more on macroeconomic trends—inflation, growth, oil prices—than on his personal stance or the immediate political relationship.

marsbit05/22 01:57

Will Warsh Compromise with Trump? A Look at the 70-Year Power Struggle Between the President and the Fed

marsbit05/22 01:57

Patrick Witt Teases ‘Breakthrough’ On US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

White House digital-assets official Patrick Witt indicated an upcoming announcement on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, calling recent progress a "breakthrough" in establishing a legally sound and operationally secure framework. He clarified the focus is on implementation, custody, and interagency coordination for Bitcoin already held by the government, not confirming a new open-market purchase program. Witt emphasized the need for robust safeguards, citing past asset thefts, and expressed a desire to codify the reserve into law through pending legislation rather than relying on reversible executive orders. He framed the reserve as part of a broader U.S. strategy to lead in global digital asset financial infrastructure.

bitcoinist05/18 23:02

Patrick Witt Teases ‘Breakthrough’ On US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

bitcoinist05/18 23:02

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