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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a proposal to federal regulators explaining how existing U.S. securities laws could apply to certain crypto assets and related transactions. The interpretation is currently under interagency review before a vote by SEC commissioners. The move shows the agency is willing to move ahead with digital asset oversight without waiting for Congress. While the CLARITY Act could offer a broader framework, the proposal is seen as another step toward the regulatory clarity many institutional investors are waiting for.

Morgan Stanley has updated its SEC filing for a Bitcoin Trust ETF, naming BNY Mellon as administrator and cash custodian and Coinbase Custody to safeguard the bitcoin holdings. The trust will hold physical bitcoin and track its value via the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark, ensuring regulated and transparent pricing. If approved, shares would trade on NYSE Arca, allowing creation and redemption in cash or bitcoin. The move signals Wall Street’s increasing embrace of crypto spot products amid rising institutional demand.

Kraken’s banking arm, Kraken Financial, has become the first crypto company in the U.S. to secure access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment systems via a Fed master account, allowing direct use of Fedwire for dollar settlements without intermediary banks. This milestone marks a major step toward integrating digital assets with traditional finance and comes amid a more crypto‑friendly regulatory climate. While the account doesn’t include all bank privileges, it promises faster, more reliable transactions and boosts Kraken’s institutional credibility.

Tether Investments has made a strategic $1.5 billion investment in New York–based Eight Sleep to accelerate AI-driven health technology and personalized sleep optimization. Eight Sleep combines advanced AI with embedded sensors to monitor and enhance sleep quality. Through this partnership, Tether’s QVAC architecture will power adaptive, edge‑intelligence features in Eight Sleep products, transforming continuous health data into actionable insights. Tether views this technology as essential for improving longevity, performance, and overall wellness.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted the crypto market’s growing strength, citing faster settlements, institutional adoption, clearer regulations, ETF growth, and countries exploring Bitcoin reserves. His optimism came as Bitcoin surged over 6% in 24 hours, climbing past $71,000 after weekend fears from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in weekly inflows, while reactions on X ranged from bullish cheers to memes about empty wallets during volatile swings, reflecting renewed confidence in crypto infrastructure and market resilience.

The crypto market roared back to life as Bitcoin surged past $71,000 and Ethereum crossed $2,050, sparking a rapid market rally. Bitcoin jumped 5%, adding nearly $70 billion to its market cap, while Ethereum climbed 5.6%, gaining $14 billion. In just five hours, the total crypto market expanded by about $100 billion. The sharp move triggered a wave of liquidations, wiping out nearly $110 million in short positions as bullish momentum swept across the market.

President Donald Trump held a private meeting Tuesday with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong just hours before publicly criticizing big banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Trump accused banks of undermining the GENIUS Act and stalling the broader CLARITY Act by pushing to ban stablecoin yield programs, a point of contention between banks and crypto firms. He urged lawmakers to pass the bill “ASAP” to bring regulatory clarity and protect American crypto innovation.

Circle has minted $1 billion in USDC on Solana in just hours, bringing its total 2026 issuance on the network to $23.75 billion. Institutions and exchanges create USDC by depositing dollars, fueling liquidity for trading, DeFi protocols, and new token launches on Solana’s fast, low-fee blockchain. Analysts view the surge as significant “dry powder” ready for market deployment, boosting Solana’s role as a leading stablecoin hub alongside Ethereum and Tron.

South Korea’s top crypto exchange, Upbit, will list the EDGE token with trading pairs in KRW, BTC, and USDT, expanding access for its large user base. EDGE (Definitive) is an on-chain trading platform that works like a decentralized exchange aggregator, offering advanced order types, multichain liquidity routing, and CEX-style execution directly from users’ wallets. The token also provides fee benefits and premium features on the Definitive platform, making it appealing for active traders.