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May 13, 2026
The crypto industry’s Clarity Act hits a critical juncture: Where things stand going into Senate markup — fortune.com
The Clarity Act, a landmark bill that would create a U.S. regulatory framework for the crypto industry, is set to undergo a Senate committee markup starting Thursday. The prospect of its passage has buoyed investors, but significant obstacles remain before
Mergers, Choking Hazards, Energy Prices—Does the Roberts Court Really Want Trump in Charge of All That? — motherjones.com
In his second term, President Donald Trump demands a loyal bureaucracy that will defend his political well-being. No one better represents this reimagining of the work of government experts than Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications
What Happens if the U.S. Defaults? — theatlantic.com
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his reaction to recent reporting surrounding the Trump family’s “patriotic,” Trump-branded cellphones. David explains how this
Key Republican senator removes roadblock to crypto bill — semafor.com
The Scoop Republican Sen. John Kennedy said in an interview on Wednesday that he will support a key cryptocurrency bill in the Senate Banking Committee, after striking a deal with Chair Tim Scott and meeting with President Donald Trump about moving the
Coinbase CEO says crypto bill could transform US financial system as Senate vote approaches — foxbusiness.com
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a major cryptocurrency bill, the Clarity Act, moving through the Senate could reshape how Americans interact with money and financial markets as lawmakers work toward a potential Senate floor vote in the coming months.
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket — nytimes.com
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
Can Crypto Beat the Banks and Win Over Washington? — theinformation.com
This is a critical week for the crypto industry. The most important crypto law ever to hit Congress is about to take a big step forward, and with the crypto market in the doldrums, the timing couldn’t be better. This could be the last chance for the
Legalize Cocaine to save democracy — codastory.com
Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK’s right-wing Reform UK party, has taken millions of pounds from crypto people, including one convicted of financial crimes in the United States. There are, despite Farage’s insistence to the contrary, questions around
Assassination conspiracy theories? Blame Trump — salon.com
Let’s be clear up front: There is no evidence that Donald Trump has staged any of the three high-profile attempts on his life in the past two years. I’ll likely get some angry reader feedback to that assertion because a lot of people believe at least one
Three men indicted over violent $6.5 million crypto robbery plot in California — independent.co.uk
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