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Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to exempt DeFi developers from exchange rules

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI2NzgtODllNi03NmYzLWE0NmUtOGUwM2MyZDMzNDdlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to exempt DeFi developers from exchange rules">The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning current rules could chill innovation.

Thailand targets ‘gray money’ with unified oversight of gold and crypto

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI2MzQtNDE5ZS03NDA3LTgwYTMtMDc5YjdhNDRkNTUwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Thailand targets ‘gray money’ with unified oversight of gold and crypto">Thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets.

New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI2NDgtYTk4MS03NTU2LWE3YjEtZWU4MDlhNmZhOWM4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards">A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens.

This contrarian strategist says Trump is predictable and the Fed was never independent as he makes these bold calls

The main bets Marko Papic makes for 2026 are a boom in U.S. housing, European equities, a weaker dollar and a surge in industrial commodities.

VanEck: Clarity will turn Q1 into a ‘risk-on’ quarter for investors

VanEck predicts investors will be more confident in Q1, citing improved fiscal visibility and monetary clarity, though the jury is still out on how Bitcoin fits into this picture.

Bitwise calls 401(k) Bitcoin allergy 'ridiculous' as Warren presses SEC

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI1NWEtNDJjNy03ZTJjLTkzNjEtNDJjN2U5YjkzMjUwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitwise calls 401(k) Bitcoin allergy 'ridiculous' as Warren presses SEC">US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order.

Court temporarily stops Tennessee from taking action against Kalshi

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI1NzctNGUwZS03OGRiLTk2YzMtM2M3YmJmY2YyN2I4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Court temporarily stops Tennessee from taking action against Kalshi">Kalshi is free to continue operating in Tennessee for now, as a federal judge blocked state regulators from taking action after the prediction market sued.

SEC boss bullish Trump will sign market structure bill this year

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI1YzctM2I4Yi03MTYyLThiOGQtMTE4ZDEyZjE5YTJjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="SEC boss bullish Trump will sign market structure bill this year">Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone.

Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjMyNGEtZTdmZC03NjM0LWFhMmYtOTU4NzZlOGJjMjA4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor">A Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month.

Former NYC mayor Eric Adams launches ‘NYC Token’ memecoin

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI1MTEtYTk1NC03MzE5LWIxNWItYmVmMjkwMzlmODhhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Former NYC mayor Eric Adams launches ‘NYC Token’ memecoin">The Solana-based NYC Token briefly surged before plunging shortly after launch, with Eric Adams saying proceeds would fund education initiatives.

Trump wants tech firms to ‘pay their own way’ as power demand soars

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk2YTAtNWUyNi03N2UxLThmZDAtYjljMmRjMGZlMjY3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Trump wants tech firms to ‘pay their own way’ as power demand soars">The POTUS demanded tech giants cover data center power costs as US consumption surged, with Trump saying Microsoft will make changes this week.

Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI0YWYtZTAwNC03YzFjLWE1YmQtZmUxODBkMTc5MTJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report">Meta’s Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development.

US Senate Ag punts markup on crypto bill to end of month

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI0ODQtNzUyYi03ZTYzLTg0OTEtNGNhM2I1OWVjOWRhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US Senate Ag punts markup on crypto bill to end of month">Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says he's delayed work on a crypto market structure bill to have more time to secure bipartisan support.

Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjBkMmUtZWViZC03Y2E5LWE3ZGItYWZjZDljMzk1NzA2.jpg" alt="Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers">The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements.

Ethereum must pass 'walkaway test' to endure for 100 years: Buterin

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI0YWYtODIwMS03YjI1LWFjYzgtNTcxYjE4OGFmMjYyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum must pass 'walkaway test' to endure for 100 years: Buterin">Quantum resistance, scalable architecture, and a better block-building model that resists centralization pressures are needed if Ethereum is to pass the test of time.

Bitcoin shows strength as US DOJ mulls Fed chair investigation: Will BTC price hold?

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmI0NTAtMDA1NC03OTk3LWIzNmQtZWQ4NjE0ZGY3ODIzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin shows strength as US DOJ mulls Fed chair investigation: Will BTC price hold?">Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC's strength hold?

‘I still have a mortgage’: I’m no longer confident that my costs will actually fall in retirement. What can I do?

“I think my withdrawals from my 401(k) and IRA may need to be larger than my current take-home pay.”

Why oil prices could rise as U.S.-Iran tensions swell

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil markets, is back in focus for oil traders

BlackRock’s Rieder repeats his view that Fed needs to bring interest rates down to 3%

“The Fed has got to get the rate down to 3% — I think that is closer to equilibrium,” BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income said.

CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjEwZGQtYmVkYy03MjJhLTlmNGMtOTAzYTc2NTQ3YWNi.jpg" alt="CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI">The CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry.