Senate Banking Committee Braces for High-Stakes CLARITY Act Markup
The Senate Banking Committee is preparing for a major amendment battle ahead of the CLARITY Act markup hearing. Lawmakers are debating stablecoin restrictions, DeFi liability, ethics rules, and enforcement powers as the crypto market structure bill moves closer to a Senate vote.
Charles Schwab Opens Direct Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Access
Charles Schwab has started rolling out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for selected retail clients in the United States. The launch of Schwab Crypto expands the brokerage’s digital asset offerings and signals deeper traditional finance participation in spot crypto markets.
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board Before Key Chair Vote
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a closely watched vote that could reshape U.S. monetary policy. A separate confirmation process will determine whether Warsh replaces Jerome Powell as Fed chair amid growing focus on interest rates and crypto regulation.
Circle Raises $222M for Arc Blockchain in Major Institutional Presale
Circle raised $222 million through a token presale for Arc, its public Layer-1 blockchain focused on stablecoin payments and tokenized finance. Andreessen Horowitz led the raise as Circle expanded beyond USDC issuance into blockchain infrastructure.
Bithumb Moves Into Vietnam Through SSI Digital Partnership
Bithumb is expanding into Vietnam through a partnership with SSI Digital, a subsidiary of SSI Securities. The agreement comes as Vietnam advances its five-year pilot program for regulated cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset trading platforms.
Senate Sets May 14 CLARITY Act Vote After Months of Delays
The Senate Banking Committee is preparing to hold a CLARITY Act markup hearing after months of delays tied to stablecoin negotiations and banking-sector opposition. The bill already passed the House in 2025, but Senate negotiations remain politically sensitive as lawmakers debate the future of U.S. crypto regulation.
Arbitrum DAO Approves $71M ETH Release Despite Active U.S. Seizure Fight
Arbitrum DAO has approved the release of roughly $71 million in ETH recovered after the Kelp DAO exploit despite an active U.S. legal challenge. The dispute has evolved into a broader debate over DAO governance, legal liability, and whether decentralized protocols become legally accountable once they take custody of frozen assets.
CoinDesk’s April Report Reveals Where Crypto Capital Is Moving Next
CoinDesk’s April 2026 report shows stablecoins and tokenized assets continuing to expand despite broader market uncertainty. The data highlights rising institutional adoption, stronger USDT dominance, and accelerating growth in tokenized Treasuries and on-chain financial infrastructure.
Proof of Talk 2026
Proof of Talk 2026 is a blockchain and Web3 conference in Paris focused on institutional adoption, regulation, infrastructure, and networking between founders, investors, and policymakers.
Morgan Stanley Launches Crypto Trading on E*Trade With Lower Fees Than Rivals
Morgan Stanley has started rolling out crypto trading through ETrade, giving retail investors access to Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana trading. The launch follows years of planning after the bank’s acquisition of ETrade and introduces pricing designed to compete with major brokerage and crypto platforms.
