Kristin Smith pushes Senate to protect crypto developers in CLARITY Act

Kristin Smith, President of the Solana Policy Institute and CEO at the Blockchain Association, urged the US Senate to pass the anticipated CLARITY Act on Tuesday, while emphasizing four specific priorities she said must be addressed before the bill receives a full vote.  Protect Developers, Target Bad Actors Speaking on social media site X (formerly […]

A coalition of 61 industry leaders, founders, and investors is urging Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act while preserving key developer protections. The push follows Senate Banking Committee approval of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) that would clarify rules for developers and service providers. Developer Protections Move to Center of US Crypto Regulation […]

Coinbase, Ripple, and more than 200 organizations are pushing Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote. Supporters say the bill would clarify crypto oversight, create registration paths, and keep more digital asset activity under U.S. law. Crypto Coalition Turns Senate Pressure Toward a Floor Vote Washington’s digital asset debate has moved […]

The passage of the Clarity Act could significantly enhance U.S. competitiveness in digital asset innovation by modernizing regulatory frameworks. The post Abra CEO Bill Barhydt expects Clarity Act to pass, boosting innovation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integration of crypto by traditional finance could amplify systemic risks, challenging existing crypto firms to adapt or collaborate. The post Kraken co-CEO David Ripley: traditional firms will offer Bitcoin services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kristin Smith urged the Senate to preserve developer protections in the CLARITY Act, arguing open-source builders should not be regulated as financial intermediaries.

In a new report, market expert Sam Daodu laid out three tentative scenarios for where XRP could be heading in 2027. His projections are built around several moving parts: the CLARITY Act, the XRP Ledger (XRPL), and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  Conservative XRP Outlook Under Daodu’s most conservative outlook, XRP could trade between $3 and $5 by 2027. This range assumes that the CLARITY Act moves forward and that demand for XRP through ETFs grows at a steady pace rather than in dramatic bursts.  Daodu argues that this “unflashy” kind of progress would be enough to pull XRP back toward its earlier peak levels in under two years, without requiring a major, sudden breakout.  Related Reading: Dogecoin (DOGE) At $0.086–Two Scenarios Ahead, Including A New 32% Crash In this scenario, Standard Chartered’s $7 XRP target for 2027 sits near the optimistic end, but the $3 to $5 outcome is presented as the best fit for current conditions if nothing destabilizes the market. A more bullish case pus

The White House's engagement with law enforcement on the CLARITY Act highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory clarity and privacy in crypto markets. The post The White House hosts law enforcement groups to discuss CLARITY Act concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.