Regulatory uncertainty drove crypto innovation offshore, but new bipartisan leadership and clear frameworks can restore America’s financial dominance. Opinion by: Senator Tim Scott and Senator Cynthia Lummis The US Congress recently took a major step toward reclaiming the United States’ leadership in financial innovation. We passed, and President Trump signed, the bipartisan GENIUS Act passed — a landmark bill that establishes the first-ever federal framework for payment stablecoins. It’s a milestone for consumer protection, national security and American competitiveness — and proof that principled leadership can still deliver real results. Read more
Goldman Sachs and BNY will allow institutions to access tokenized money market funds with 24/7 settlement and blockchain-based ownership tracking. Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and BNY are preparing to offer institutional investors access to tokenized money market funds, which could unlock real-time settlement, 24/7 market access and more efficiencies across capital markets. Clients of BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, will soon be able to invest in money market funds whose ownership is recorded directly on Goldman Sachs’ private blockchain, according to a Wednesday news release. “As the financial system transitions toward a more digital, real-time architecture, BNY is committed to enabling scalable and secure solutions that shape the future of finance,” said Laide Majiyagbe, global head of liquidity, financing and collateral at BNY. Read more
XRP is consolidating near its multimonth high, but some new projections from market analysts point to a potential rally to as high as $10. Key takeaways: A Classic XRP chart pattern is suggesting a breakout toward $4.20 next. Some analysis hints at even higher targets inside the $5–$10 range. Read more