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US SEC crypto asset regulatory proposals

8 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: SEC proposes blockchain ledgers as official securities ownership records

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved toward modernizing securities rules to address digital and blockchain technologies. In July 2026, the agency announced two regulatory proposals: one to create a

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US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

11 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: Senator Lummis cites Tether lawsuit to promote CLARITY Act

By mid-September 2026, the legislative path for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains centered on a scheduled procedural cloture vote in the U.S. Senate for September 15. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has file

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US] [GB] [IR]

US CLARITY Act faces security warnings and declining passage

68 clusters · 222 sources · last updated

Latest: Clarity Act: Senate Republicans release revised crypto bill

The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is approaching a critical procedural juncture, with a Senate cloture vote scheduled for September 15, 2026. The bill seeks to establish a market structure by dividing oversight betwee

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US]

US 2026 midterms: Battle for Congressional control intensfiy

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Latest: U.S. midterm elections to determine control of Congress

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the battle for control of Congress has intensified. While Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers, Democrats are considered favorites to flip the House of Repr

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US] [GB] [CH]

DOJ leadership and independence under Attorney General Todd_

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Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche delivers law-and-order speech at RNC convention

Following his August 10 swearing-in, Attorney General Todd Blanche has focused on stabilizing a Department of Justice (DOJ) workforce facing mass resignations and accusations of political targeting. In a speech to DOJ em

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XRP volatility persists amid ETF inflows and regulatory news

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Latest: XRP ETFs see inflows as Schwab filings reveal institutional collateral use

XRP continues to experience a divergence between price volatility and strong institutional demand. As of early September 2026, cumulative net inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs have risen to approximately $1.68 billion. Whi

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [US] [DE] [IR]

Bitcoin volatility amid ETF flows and technical signals

457 clusters · 687 sources · last updated

Latest: Block Inc applies for federal bank charter to custody Bitcoin

Following a period of volatility in mid-August 2026, Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market entered a significant rally. The surge was primarily catalyzed by a U.S. Treasury announcement to increase the maximum si

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McConnell remains out of public view amid calls to resign

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Latest: Mitch McConnell faces calls to return to Senate or resign

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, continues his recovery at his Kentucky residence following his discharge from a rehabilitation facility on 6 August 2026. McConnell, who fell at his Washington, D.C. home on 14 June 2026, was

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

US government funding and shutdown risk

5 clusters · 157 sources · last updated

Latest: Donald Trump signs bill to avert U.S. government shutdown

On August 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate-negotiated continuing resolution (CR) with a 370-48 vote to extend federal funding through December 11, 2026. The measure aims to avert a government shutdow

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

US funding negotiations and SAVE America Act standoff

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Latest: U.S. House passes continuing resolution to avert government shutdown

The rift between Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has deepened throughout August. Trump has reportedly moved his frequent communications to House Speaker Mike Johnson, while his contact with Thune has d

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US] [IN]

SAVE America voting‑ID legislation push

67 clusters · 271 sources · last updated

Latest: White House eyes post-election passage for SAVE America Act

The effort to enact a federal voter‑ID and citizenship‑verification law began in April 2026 when the GOP introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, described by critics as the most restrictive voting

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US] [UA] [CN]

Fauci diary and Senate probe expand into policy scrutiny

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Latest: Anthony Fauci diary claims regarding virus origins debunked

Following the July 2026 release of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary, new excerpts have intensified scrutiny of his pandemic-era conduct. Documents released by Senator Rand Paul suggest Fauci privately questioned the eff

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Fetterman party-loyalty debate over Israel stance

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Latest: John Fetterman sees surge in Republican favorability in Pennsylvania

Senator John Fetterman continues to make his support for Israel a litmus test for his place in the Democratic Party. In late July 2026, Fetterman suggested he would leave the party if it adopts an anti-Israel platform, a

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US] [MX]

Trump housing bill, DNI turnover, FISA fight, SAVE push

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Latest: Donald Trump targets transgender community in White House speech

President Donald Trump’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act took effect on 11 July 2026, but the administration has repeatedly delayed its signing to pressure Congress on the SAVE America Act, a voter-ID and citizenship-ve

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Senate scheduled to debate Sunshine Protection Act

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Latest: United States Senate to debate Sunshine Protection Act

The bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight‑saving time permanent nationwide while permitting states to opt out, passed the House on July 14, 2026, with a 308‑117 supermajority. The measure, champio

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Blanche AG nomination stalled amid anti-weaponization fund d

8 clusters · 318 sources · last updated

Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche cancels anti-weaponization fund

In late July 2026, Texas Senator John Cornyn warned he would block the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General unless the settlement tied to former President Donald Trump’s I

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Protect College Sports Act fails to reach Senate vote

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Latest: Protect College Sports Act fails to reach U.S. Senate vote

Since May 2026, the College Sports Commission (CSC) has overseen a surge in name-image-likeness (NIL) activity, clearing over 26,000 agreements. Legislative reform has centered on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Ac

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