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5 corruption gaps Congress must close in the Clarity Act
The most consequential crypto legislation in the world is moving forward in the U.S. Senate. As written, it leaves the United States exposed to money laundering, sanctions evasion, and conflicts of interest at the highest levels of government, argues Greytak.

Meta is paying creators in Stablecoins. Spending them is someone else's problem
Meta’s decision to pay creators in USDC validates stablecoins as a mainstream disbursement tool, Joslyn suggests, but it also exposes the industry’s unresolved problem: moving seamlessly from digital dollars to usable local currency.

Why tokenization is an ETF-style market structure revolution
The current tokenization dialogue and pattern resemble ETFs’ early days, which ultimately transformed into a $10+ trillion market, Lie argues.

How to better understand bitcoin’s perpetual identity crisis
Here, Bailey unpacks the uncertainty surrounding the original cryptocurrency’s nature, which creates inconsistent market behavior.

What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto
For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.

Disciplined AI agents are the disruptor needed to break the exchange churn model
Programmable incentives that allow independent trading agents to earn only when portfolios rise will create a fairer market for retail customers, explains Naja.

A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets
The Clarity Act’s recent markup proved that the momentum for regulation is there. It is imperative that Congress move the bill forward to establish rules this generation needs and a framework the next will inherit, urges Kim.

The Clarity Act won’t lead to adoption without crypto tax reform
The legislation is being framed as a turning point for U.S. crypto policy, but there’s a major piece of the puzzle being overlooked, argues Singh.

The agentic CFO in your pocket
Chalom explains that retail investors have never had the opportunity to access and manage their own digital treasury desk. Until now.

The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China
The next global power competition is not being fought over missiles alone. It’s being fought over money, and right now, China is moving aggressively to shape the future of it, argues Gooden.

