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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing that clearer federal rules are needed for crypto firms and traditional financial institutions. He warned that leaving policy to regulators could create shifting standards as political control changes in Washington.

XRP is trading around $1 as derivatives activity rises and social sentiment turns sharply negative. Heavy long positioning on Binance and OKX has put the market on alert for volatility if support gives way.

Dogecoin traders are adding leverage even as DOGE trades around 7 cents and remains sharply lower over the past year. The build-up in futures positioning raises liquidation risk if the token extends its decline.

OKX executive Haider Rafique is skeptical the Clarity Act can clear Congress this year, arguing partisan incentives may overpower the crypto industry’s push for regulatory clarity. He also says bitcoin may have limited upside if the bill passes but could face sharper pressure if it fails.

Bitcoin holders are moving funds back to centralized exchanges after a Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability raised fresh concerns about self custody. On chain data shows smaller transfers and exchange deposits spiking in a pattern that contrasts sharply with the response to FTX’s collapse.

A sharp decline in retail activity is forcing smaller crypto platforms into a tougher fight for survival. BitMEX, BitMart and other crypto-linked firms are becoming symbols of a market where scale, compliance and transparency matter more than hype.

The Genlayer Foundation is leading a 27 firm consortium to create Internet Court, a dispute resolution protocol for AI agents that transact without direct human control. The initiative aims to make AI based payments, escrow and adjudication interoperable across a fragmented Web3 and agent commerce stack.

Coinbase and OKX moved quickly to attract Binance users in Europe after Binance warned it would restrict certain services without a MiCA license by July 1. Both exchanges are dangling bonuses and transfer incentives to win over traders seeking regulated alternatives.

Coinbase and OKX moved fast to attract Binance’s European users after Binance said it would suspend some services in the EU without a MiCA license. Both exchanges are offering incentives, underscoring how regulation is reshaping the regional crypto market.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is leading a new joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange to build infrastructure connecting traditional finance and digital assets. The project could give OKX users access to ICE futures and NYSE tokenized equities, pending regulatory approval.

The fund aims to foster the development of projects within the Aptos ecosystem, focusing on areas like DeFi, gaming, and AI.