Three bills included in the Republican crypto agenda have gained bipartisan support, despite opposition from Democrats who voiced concerns about potential corruption risks and conflicts of interest.
The chances of the CLARITY Act passing this year have fallen to 60%, according to Galaxy Digital. The previous estimate was higher, but Washington now has too little time left before the August recess.
The push to pass the CLARITY Act is gaining momentum as lawmakers seek to introduce federal rules for digital asset markets. The proposal has received support from congressional leaders, industry organisations, consumer advocacy groups, national security veterans, and President Donald Trump.
According to Microsoft, malicious software hidden in npm packages has been found stealing cryptocurrency wallet credentials without users' knowledge.
Donald Trump said the CLARITY Act would help “protect the future” of the cryptocurrency market from possible restrictions by future administrations. The US president wrote this on his social media platform Truth Social — the second time in a week that he has addressed the issue of digital asset regulation.
During the Memorial Day weekend, oil markets moved lower after US President Donald Trump stated that an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was “mostly agreed,” pushing Brent crude below the $99 level while Bitcoin remained near $77,000 as US stock exchanges stayed closed for the holiday.
ChatGPT’s share of web traffic is gradually declining, while competitors continue gaining audience share. All of this is happening precisely at a time when businesses are increasingly beginning to look beyond OpenAI. For a long time, the word ChatGPT was almost synonymous with artificial intelligence. But now that association is becoming harder to defend.
American media outlet Axios shared details of a potential agreement currently being discussed between the United States and Iran. According to the report, the parties plan to extend the current ceasefire for another 60 days and hold comprehensive negotiations during this period on energy, maritime trade, and the nuclear programme.
Financial markets sharply reversed higher following reports of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Within minutes, the US stock market added roughly $500 billion in market capitalisation, while oil prices dropped sharply amid expectations of easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran have reached the “final stage”. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated:“We’ll see what happens.”He added that the main question now is “whether the process will be completed militarily or whether Iran will sign an agreement.”Trump also said:“We may have to strike Iran harder, or maybe not.”
According to available reports, the US Senate is expected to hold a vote within the next 30 days on the CLARITY Act, which includes comprehensive regulations for the cryptocurrency market. It is expected that all senators will vote in favor of the bill.
Trump visited China and returned to the United States with a substantial package of agreements — ranging from purchases of American grain to a shared position on Iran’s nuclear program. The visit, which took place from May 13–15, 2026, concluded with a detailed White House statement and significantly more restrained comments from Beijing.
Joint trade groups representing the U.S. banking sector stated that stablecoin regulation under the CLARITY Act should be further tightened. In a joint statement, industry representatives specifically called for stricter limitations on interest-like rewards offered to stablecoin holders.
The long-awaited cryptocurrency market regulation bill, the CLARITY Act, has successfully passed a crucial vote in the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. The legislation was approved by a vote of 15 to 9. Two Democratic senators — Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks — voted in favor of the bill.
The Clarity Act, a bill containing comprehensive regulations for the U.S. cryptocurrency market, has once again become the center of attention ahead of tomorrow’s crucial vote in the Senate Banking Committee.
The full bill spans 309 pages. Committee representatives stated that the updated version is the result of lengthy negotiations between Republicans, Democrats, banking lobbyists, and cryptocurrency industry representatives.
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