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Why Tokenized Assets Aren’t Taking off Despite the Hype—What’s Holding Investors Back
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Regulation, interoperability, and distribution now pose greater barriers than tokenization technology. Traditional institutions retain distribution advantages, but digital platforms could attract new investors and capital. Investor …
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Democrats Reject CLARITY Act Draft as Crypto Ethics Dispute Intensifies
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Seven Senate Democrats said the latest CLARITY Act draft needs stronger ethics and consumer protections. The revised bill would ban federal officials from issuing or sponsoring …
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S&P and Pantera Launch New Crypto Index With Holdings in Ether, Solana, BNB and HYPE
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways S&P and Pantera launched a crypto index using 3 metrics: revenue, usage, and economic activity. Artemis-backed screening could shift capital toward assets with 3 measurable fundamentals. …
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Another Stablecoin Bites the Dust as BLC Crashes From $1 to Near Worthless
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways An attacker drained $912,000 in BTCB from 42DAO vaults on BNB Chain on July 22, 2026. Balance Coin (BLC) fell 99.92%, from near $1 to about …
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Senate Republicans Push CLARITY Act With 15 Days Left as Bitcoin Struggles Near $66K
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Bitcoin slid below $66,000 on Wednesday before steadying near $66,200 as market momentum stalled. The CLARITY Act update includes ethics rules for U.S. officials and $164 …
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Bitcoin Options Scream Bullish as Traders Pile Into $72K and $80K Calls
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Bitcoin futures open interest hit $49.82 billion on July 22, led by Binance’s $9.24 billion share. Deribit calls outnumber puts 65.88% to 34.12%, showing traders favor …
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A 1,900% Surge May Be Sending a Bigger Warning Than Oil Prices
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways War-risk premiums for tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz have surged nearly 1,900%. A single transit for a $100 million tanker could now carry an insurance …
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The Digital Chamber Sues the State of Illinois Over First-Ever 0.2% Crypto Tax
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways The Digital Chamber filed suit in Sangamon County on July 21, against Illinois’ new crypto tax. The 0.2% tax on digital asset activity takes effect January …
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Says CLARITY Act Is at the ‘1-Yard Line’
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said July 21 the CLARITY Act has reached the “1-yard line.” Bitcoin rose toward $67,000 and Coinbase shares jumped 13% after Bessent’s …
