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Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday

The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations

The data comes ahead of what's expected to be a new Federal Reserve chairman taking the reins at the U.S. central bank later this month.

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Finance

Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations

Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

Policy

Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield

The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed.

Sen. Thom Tillis (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Markets

Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman

The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference

Policy

Trump defends crypto legislation at private event featuring boxer Mike Tyson, Tether CEO

President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry's bill.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaking at Mar-a-Lago.

Markets

Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan, sending crypto prices down between 1.5% and 2%.

CoinDesk

Policy

Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi

Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig

Markets

Bitcoin climbs above $70,000 as more contrarian bottoming signs emerge

Sales of bitcoin by prominent holders and executive exits could give hope to the battered crypto sector.

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Markets

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added

Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.

Employment