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JPMorgan is preparing to make JPM Coin, its token representing dollar deposits at the bank, available to institutional clients on Ethereum. The move signals a broader embrace of public blockchain infrastructure as banks explore faster settlement, tokenized assets, and digital payment rails.

U.S. investors are set to gain access to binary options linked to key performance indicators at major publicly traded companies, including Coinbase, Robinhood and MARA. The approval gives traders a new way to express views on crypto-linked corporate activity without trading bitcoin directly.

Bitcoin stayed near the $75,000 mark despite a Federal Reserve rate increase and the U.S. Senate’s failure to advance the Clarity Act. Traders now see the market caught between range-bound consolidation, regulatory uncertainty, and a possible breakout if price can clear $80,000.

The Senate’s failure to advance the Clarity Act has prolonged uncertainty over how digital assets will be regulated in the United States. Industry executives say the setback could push some capital, talent and innovation toward jurisdictions with clearer rules, though many still expect U.S. agencies to shape the near-term path forward.

The Coldcard wallet exploit has intensified debate over the operational risks of bitcoin self-custody after at least 1,816 BTC was drained from more than 5,200 addresses. Analysts say the breach could support demand for spot bitcoin ETFs and regulated custody platforms as some investors reassess how they hold crypto exposure.