DeFi
Senate judiciary leaders challenge crypto bill's jurisdiction
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Senate Judiciary Committee leaders Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have raised concerns about a provision in a cryptocurrency market structure bill led by Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott, arguing it encroaches on their committee's jurisdiction. The dispute centers on exemptions for crypto software developers, which they say could hinder law enforcement efforts against money laundering. The bill's markup has been postponed amid this opposition and industry pushback.
Galaxy, led by Mike Novogratz, and Sharplink have launched a $125 million private fund that will invest staked Ether in decentralized finance strategies. The move comes as institutions increasingly seek yield from their Ethereum holdings. Sharplink also reported a large quarterly loss.
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Solv Protocol is shifting more than $700 million in tokenized Bitcoin from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP. The move follows Kelp DAO's similar decision after a major exploit.
Onchain investigator ZachXBT announced an upcoming probe into insider trading at a major crypto business, prompting selloffs in several high-revenue tokens. Tokens like MET, HYPE, and PUMP dropped as traders speculated on the targets. A prediction market quickly gained traction betting on which company would be exposed.
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Figure's Home Equity Line of Credit token, known as Figure Heloc, has surged to become the tenth-largest cryptocurrency by market size, exceeding $15 billion. However, the token faces criticism for its limited onchain activity and liquidity. Supporters defend it as a legitimate real-world asset on the blockchain.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 on January 15, 2026, aiming to establish a federal framework for digital assets. The bill would divide regulatory oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Controversy surrounds provisions related to decentralized finance, with advocacy groups launching ads to oppose them.
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Two U.S. Senate committees have scheduled simultaneous markup sessions for January 15 on legislation to regulate cryptocurrency markets, aiming to clarify oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Bipartisan negotiations are showing early progress on key issues like decentralized finance, though concerns persist over stablecoin yields and investor protections. The push comes amid efforts to advance a unified bill toward a potential floor vote.
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