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Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Near a Month of Partial Profit as Bullish Odds Improve
Bitcoin short-term holders have stayed in partial profit for nearly 30 days, with CryptoQuant analysis pointing to improving odds of a lasting bullish BTC reversal, Cointelegraph reported.
Strive’s Bitcoin Holdings Reach 25,000 BTC After $36.6M Purchase
Strive’s Bitcoin holdings have reached 25,000 BTC after a $36.6 million purchase funded entirely through preferred stock. The transaction pushed SATA’s notional value above $1 billion for the first time, Decrypt reported.
Senate Rejection of Clarity Act Ends 2026 Crypto Market-Structure Push
The Senate’s failure to advance the Clarity Act effectively ends crypto market-structure legislative efforts for 2026, CoinDesk reports. The setback has pressured digital assets and represents a major blow to an industry that backed the initiative for years.
CLARITY Act odds fall to 16% as key Democrats resist GOP’s ‘final’ offer
Cointelegraph reports that CLARITY Act passage odds have dropped to 16% as key Democrats reject the GOP’s final offer. Banking groups cite stablecoin reward loopholes, while tribal gaming interests oppose its prediction-market provisions.
U.S. DOJ Seeks $61 Million in Alleged Iran Crypto-Laundering Case
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking $61 million in alleged crypto proceeds from Iran’s black-market oil sales, which prosecutors say helped fund the country’s military.
Solana Expands Transaction Capacity to 4,096 Bytes With Transaction V1
Solana’s Transaction V1 raises the transaction size limit from 1,232 to 4,096 bytes. CoinDesk says the added capacity supports use cases such as multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.
CoinEx to Shut Down After Nine Years as Crypto Market Contracts
CoinEx plans to end operations after nine years, citing falling trading volumes, reduced liquidity and rising regulatory and compliance costs. Withdrawals will remain open until Dec. 22, according to Cointelegraph.
Democrats Submit Counteroffer on Clarity Act Provisions
Democratic senators sent Republicans a counteroffer on Clarity Act provisions after meeting late Monday to discuss draft text, CoinDesk reported. Details of the proposed changes, market reaction and legislative outlook were not provided.
Balancer Considers Wind-Down After Restructuring Fails to Restore Revenue
Balancer is considering a wind-down after cost cuts and new products failed to revive revenue. Marcus Hardt said v3 did not replace legacy income, while a $128 million November exploit continued to weigh on adoption.
U.S. House Panel Releases Crypto Tax Bill Before Later-Week Hearing
The House Ways and Means Committee released a crypto tax bill ahead of a hearing later this week. The proposal addresses de minimis transactions, staking and other policy issues sought by the digital-asset industry.
Bitcoin Retreats to $77,800 as Clarity Act Vote Approaches
Bitcoin fell back to $77,800 from $79,000 as the Senate prepared to vote on the Clarity Act. CoinDesk also noted rising oil prices, with Brent and WTI among the related market assets.
Democrats prepare counterproposal to GOP’s final CLARITY bill offer
Some Democrats plan to submit a counterproposal to the GOP’s “final” CLARITY bill offer, citing dissatisfaction with its crypto ethics provisions just hours before a key procedural vote, Politico reported.
Wall Street’s Crypto Expansion May Continue Without the Clarity Act
CoinDesk reports that Wall Street’s crypto expansion may continue even if the Clarity Act fails. The bill could clarify rules for financial firms, but its defeat may slow institutional adoption rather than stop it.