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The post Polymarket prices BTC above $52K at 99.95% as CLARITY Act chatter builds appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Jul 10, 2026 02:03 A new report says Bitcoin’s rebound is being pitched as a “CLARITY Act” catalyst over the next four weeks, even as no Senate floor vote is scheduled and delays could push action past Aug. 7. Polymarket prices BTC above $52K at 99.95% as CLARITY Act chatter builds Polymarket Holds Steady as CLARITY Act Timeline Becomes a Catalyst Narrative for Bitcoin July 11 Strikes Polymarket’s “Bitcoin above ___ on July 11?” ladder is pricing a high-confidence floor at the lower strikes, with $335,670 traded and the leading $52,000 outcome sitting at 99.95% Yes. The setup comes as traders digest a Washington-focused catalyst narrative tied to the CLARITY Act timeline, but the ladder shows where conviction fades at higher levels. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies a 99.95% chance Bitcoin is above $52,000 on July 11 (and 99.05% above $6

The post Trump Requested Democratic SEC Candidates, but No Names Arrived, White House Says appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways The White House says it requested Democratic names for vacant SEC and CFTC seats before Democrats raised concerns. Senate Democrats accused Trump of refusing to nominate Democratic commissioners to agencies designed for bipartisan membership. SEC vacancies carry added weight as Republican commissioners reshape cryptocurrency oversight under Paul Atkins. White House Rejects the Charge of Empty Democratic Seats The White House pushed back against Senate Democrats’ criticism, arguing that the administration had already taken steps to identify Democratic candidates for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The July 9 response framed the dispute as a breakdown over recommendations, not a refusal to fill bipartisan seats. “Further, prior to the Senate Democrats’ June 10, 2026 letter, the White

A White House letter dated July 9 says President Donald Trump sought Democratic candidates for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vacancies before Senate Democrats accused the administration of leaving bipartisan seats open across independent agencies. White House Rejects the Charge of Empty Democratic Seats The White House pushed back against Senate Democrats’ criticism, arguing that […]

The post Polymarket odds slide to 61.5% on Hormuz traffic normalizing by Dec. 31 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Jul 09, 2026 22:03 Washington said it will lift Syria’s “state sponsor of terrorism” label in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, after Trump met President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Turkey. Polymarket odds slide to 61.5% on Hormuz traffic normalizing by Dec. 31 Polymarket Reprices “Strait of Hormuz Traffic Normal by Dec. 31” After Syria Terror-List Headline On Polymarket, the contract “Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31?” now implies 61.5% for Yes on $4,710,886 in volume, after a sharp drop from 85.5%. The repricing follows a separate geopolitical headline, and the move highlights how quickly prediction markets can de-risk expectations versus slower narrative drift. Key Takeaways Polymarket currently prices “Yes” at 61.5% (No 38.5%) that Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by Dec. 31. Traders cut th

Exempting onchain developers from registration could accelerate blockchain innovation, reduce regulatory barriers, and attract institutional investment. The post Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom urge CFTC to exempt onchain developers from registration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The post Gold recovers above $4,100 as traders assess US-Iran conflict appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds to around $4,120 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher as traders weigh a resumption of war in the Middle East. The White House signaled that it is still committed to the memorandum of understanding with Iran, even though US President Donald Trump’s declared earlier this week that the framework deal to end the Iran war was “over” after Tehran carried out strikes against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and against neighboring countries. However, uncertainty remains high as Trump said that strikes would “get much worse” if Tehran again attacked ships in the strait. On Thursday, the Islamic Republic targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Jordan intercepted eight Iran-launched missiles, according to Axios. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran could drive crude oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears

Rising US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, prompting shifts to safe assets and impacting energy prices and inflation expectations. The post Israel warns US of Iranian assassination plot against Trump, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.