Crypto

Pressure builds for Clarity Act Senate vote, but prediction markets see August deadline unlikely

The cryptocurrency industry has stepped up public pressure on the U.S. Senate to move the Clarity Act to a floor vote. More than 200 companies and groups urged Senate leaders to act without delay, arguing that a lack of federal rules pushes activity overseas. Opponents have also mobilised, citing weaknesses in anti-money laundering provisions, ethics rules and stablecoin-related gaps. Prediction markets and some institutional forecasts have lowered estimates for passage before August.

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Arthur Hayes says oil price rise could intensify Trump\'s anti-AI push, pressuring stocks and bitcoin

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes (아서 헤이즈) said rising oil prices could spur Donald Trump to step up anti-AI rhetoric ahead of the U.S. presidential election, potentially hitting stocks, bank shares and bitcoin at the same time. He said markets are underestimating risks from Middle East tensions and energy prices. Hayes also said AI is absorbing liquidity through heavy borrowing and listed risks including higher energy costs, large IPO supply and Trump’s comments.