Analyst reviewing tokenized RWA market growth chart on digital display
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Tokenized RWAs surge 589% as Zcash, Galaxy, and Kraken drive crypto news

The cryptocurrency market saw several significant developments today, with tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) emerging as a standout sector despite broader market headwinds. According to Binance Research, the market for active tokenized RWAs surged 589% from early 2025 to June 2026, driven by bonds, money market funds, and tokenized stocks. Meanwhile, Zcash developers proposed a new […]

U.S. Senate committee hearing on crypto regulation with blockchain display
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Senate CLARITY Act markup faces ethics debate as North Korea crypto thefts hit $2B and Bitmine slows Ether buys

Three key stories are shaping the crypto space today as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), a new report reveals North Korea-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto last year, and Ether treasury firm Bitmine has slowed its aggressive accumulation strategy. CLARITY Act markup […]

US Capitol building under blue sky, backdrop for Senate crypto bill markup
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Ethics standoff threatens Senate progress on CLARITY Act crypto bill ahead of Thursday markup

The Senate Banking Committee is set to consider the CLARITY Act on Thursday, but the long-awaited markup of the crypto market structure bill remains stalled by a dispute over ethics provisions that could determine whether it secures the bipartisan support needed to advance. Democrats hold firm on ethics language Senator Kirsten Gillibrand told Cointelegraph that […]

Financial dashboard showing revenue distribution data for Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun in a modern newsroom setting
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Three DeFi apps return $96M to token holders as Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak

Three relatively young decentralized finance applications — Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun — have distributed a combined $96.3 million to token holders over the past 30 days, signaling a growing shift within the sector toward rewarding actual earnings rather than relying on speculative incentives. The data, compiled by DefiLlama, highlights a maturing phase for DeFi where […]

US Capitol building on a sunny morning, representing the CLARITY Act legislative markup.
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CLARITY Act Advances: Senate Markup Scheduled for May 14

The US CLARITY Act, a legislative effort to provide clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry, is scheduled for a markup vote before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, May 14. Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott confirmed the date on Friday, prompting a wave of reactions from industry leaders who have been awaiting progress on […]