OpenTrade stablecoin yield platform dashboard on a laptop in a modern London office
Bitcoin News

OpenTrade secures $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure as regulatory field evolves

OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform specializing in onchain and real-world asset (RWA)-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised $17 million in a strategic funding round. The investment, led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, brings the company’s total funding to over $30 million. The London-based firm plans to use the capital to scale its permissioned […]

Lawmakers and banking representatives discussing stablecoin regulation in a Capitol meeting room.
Bitcoin News

US Banks Reject CLARITY Act Stablecoin Language, Warn of Deposit Risks

America’s largest banking groups said Monday that the CLARITY Act’s proposed language on stablecoin yield still fails to adequately protect bank deposits, despite acknowledging that lawmakers are seeking the correct policy goal. The dispute threatens to stall the bipartisan bill ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Bankers Push for Stronger Yield Prohibition The American […]

The Clarity Act's potential to trigger an Ethereum super-cycle as prediction markets signal 90% approval odds.
Ethereum News

Clarity Act: The Stunning Regulatory Catalyst for a Potential Ethereum Super-Cycle

Washington D.C., April 2025: Federal legislative momentum for the Clarity for Digital Tokens Act, commonly called the Clarity Act, has reached a critical inflection point. Prediction markets now signal a 90% confidence level for its passage by March 2026. This unusual probability is shifting market calculus, positioning Ethereum for what analysts describe as a potential […]

Capitol Hill scene illustrating how Trump crypto activity complicates CLARITY Act Senate approval process
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Trump Crypto Controversy Complicates Critical CLARITY Act Push, Warns Caitlin Long

Washington D.C., May 2025: The already complex legislative journey of the CLARITY Act faces new political complications. Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long warns that cryptocurrency projects linked to former President Donald Trump’s family have introduced additional strain into delicate Senate negotiations. This development threatens to delay a critical market structure bill, leaving the digital asset […]