Crypto

U.S. Senate delays Clarity Act to September; former SEC adviser says not over

The U.S. Senate has postponed consideration of the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market-structure bill, to September, clouding prospects for passage this year. Justin Slaughter, a former senior adviser at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Paradigm’s vice president for regulatory affairs, said the bill is not dead but that its chances have fallen sharply. He cited procedural hurdles, internal Republican opposition and political scheduling constraints.

Crypto

Bitcoin volatility hits bottom as U.S. Treasury yields rise to year high

Bitcoin implied volatility has fallen to its lowest level so far in 2026, while U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to their highest level this year. The divergence has drawn attention as bitcoin has traded in a narrow range for weeks. Bitwise Alpha Strategy Head Jeff Park said the combination could point to a single outcome. Others said such low-volatility periods often end with a rise, though some warned markets can move in unexpected ways.