State of Senate’s Crypto Market Bill: Stablecoins, Trump’s Involvement and DeFi Pain Points Examined

The discussion happening in the Senate about the so-called crypto market structure bill has slowed down as the debate has reached key issues. According to Variant CLO Jake Chervinsky, it is unlikely for this bill to be approved before February. Crypto Market Structure Bill Slows Down in Senate, Key Issues Still Being Discussed The market … Read more

Prediction Market Odds: House Democrat, Senate GOP Ahead of 2026 Elections

According to the latest figures, President Donald Trump has logged 320 days of his second term, and his approval rating has slipped from the brief highs that followed his Jan. 20 inauguration. Meanwhile, prediction markets indicate Democrats are currently positioned to snag a few congressional slots, giving them a legitimate opening to reclaim a House … Read more

Polymarket Reenters US Market as New App Rolls out to Waitlisted Users

Polymarket officially reentered the U.S. on Wednesday with the rollout of its new mobile app to waitlisted users, marking its first domestic availability since 2021. Polymarket’s Mobile App Marks Its First Step Back Into the United States Polymarket announced Wednesday that its U.S. app is now live in a phased rollout, restoring American access to … Read more

Sony Bank Prepares US Stablecoin Launch to Expand Digital Asset Reach

Institutional momentum in regulated crypto infrastructure accelerated as Sony Bank moved toward U.S. stablecoins and digital assets, signaling a push toward enterprise-scale adoption backed by a deepening partnership with Bastion. Sony Bank Pushes Stablecoin Path to Drive Enterprise Digital Assets Growing institutional demand for regulated crypto infrastructure advanced on Dec. 1 as Sony Bank Inc. … Read more

Dual Markets: Securitize Earns EU Approval for Digitized Market Infrastructure on Avalanche

Securitize has secured full regulatory approval to operate as both an Investment Firm and a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) in the European Union, setting the stage for a new onchain market infrastructure built atop Avalanche. Securitize Gains EU Green Light to Operate Digital-Asset TSS on Avalanche Securitize, which describes itself as the leading platform … Read more

DOGE Launches Lazarus Signal, Rebukes Disbandment Reports

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is still operating and recently rebuked a report that claimed it “did not exist.” DOGE’s latest social media post, on November 23, said it had terminated several “wasteful” contracts, yielding $335 million in savings. DOGE Has Not Been Terminated, Continues Fighting ‘Waste, Fraud, and Abuse’ The Facts The Department … Read more

Crypto Mood Swing: South Korea Pumps, US Institutions Shrug

Since Sept. 16, South Korean crypto traders have witnessed a bitcoin premium, while the Coinbase Premium Index has been sitting in the negative since Oct. 26, hinting that U.S. institutional enthusiasm is barely flickering. The pattern usually signals a geographic divide in how traders view bitcoin rather than any kind of unified global conviction. South … Read more

Why the United States Could See a New Political Party by 2026

Discontent with the two-party system is reaching a rolling boil, and several forces—from party rebranding debates to congressional feuds and billionaire-sized ambitions—are fueling talk that America may be on the edge of a new political party. America May Be on the Brink of a New Political Party A growing chorus of activists, lawmakers, and political … Read more

China Steadies US Treasury Exposure as Debt Balloons Over $38 Trillion

While China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries ticked up slightly in August and September, the broader outlook for 2025 remains unchanged. China continues a steady retreat from U.S. debt instruments amid concerns about its growth. China’s U.S. Treasury Figures Hold Steady, Overall ‘Derisking’ Policy Continues The Facts The figures of U.S. Treasuries held by China have … Read more