DeFi

Citi analysts report growing momentum for the CLARITY Act, a key U.S. crypto market structure bill, but highlight risks of delays beyond 2026 due to disputes over decentralized finance definitions and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced its version, while the Banking Committee grapples with contentious issues. A White House meeting on February 2 aims to address stablecoin concerns.

26. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

A delay in passing U.S. crypto market structure legislation is limiting valuation growth for American-exposed crypto firms, according to Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer. The holdup prolongs regulatory uncertainty amid rising global adoption, though bitcoin and infrastructure plays remain relatively insulated. Palmer still expects the bill to pass, albeit possibly later than anticipated.

Bitget Wallet reported higher onchain activity across trading, payments, and earnings at the end of 2025, indicating a move beyond trading-focused use. Self-custodial wallets are evolving into everyday financial tools for spending and asset management. Stablecoin-based activities grew despite a cooling market.

29. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Decentralized exchanges processed over $1.2 trillion in perpetual futures each month by the end of 2025, highlighting a shift from speculative tools to core DeFi infrastructure. According to Coinbase, this evolution blurs lines between traditional markets and decentralized finance. Traders increasingly use these contracts to navigate flat spot markets amid rising integration with lending protocols and tokenized equities.

GeeFi Tech LLC announced the GeeFi Crypto Cards on December 14, 2025, in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aiming to let users spend cryptocurrency wherever traditional cards are accepted. The initiative builds on the company's ecosystem, including a secure wallet and upcoming decentralized exchange. This move comes amid strong investor support, with over $1.3 million raised from more than 2,400 backers.

13. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Updating prior negotiations led by Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott, U.S. crypto market structure bill talks involving lawmakers, the White House, and industry are set to extend into January 2026 due to holidays and unresolved issues on ethics rules, stablecoins, DeFi protections, and SEC authority. Optimism persists despite hurdles.