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Russian Finance Ministry: No Clear Demand Yet for Ruble StablecoinRussia’s Finance Ministry says there’s no solid market demand for a ruble-backed stablecoin. Talks on use cases and smart contracts continue with the FCA Lays Out New Crypto Rules for UK: Licensing, Stablecoins, CustodyThe FCA drops new crypto rules for UK firms: license applications open 9/30/2026, regime live 10/25/2027. Stablecoins, exchanges, and custody in focusUS Senate Blocks CLARITY Act, Bitcoin Dips Below $75,000The US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) with a 49–50 vote. Bitcoin dropped below $75,000 following the news. No new dates announceEx-Robinhood Engineers Charged in Hyperliquid Pre-Listing TradesUS prosecutors allege former Robinhood engineers made over $50K each trading Hyperliquid perpetuals before token listings. Details on the case and marAfter CLARITY Setback, Crypto Industry Looks to U.S. RegulatorsWith the CLARITY Act stalling in the Senate, Senator Thom Tillis pushes for a review, but the crypto industry questions if Congress has time to revivePolymarket Bets Only 7% Odds on CLARITY Act Passing by 2026Polymarket traders put just a 7% chance on the CLARITY Act passing by 2026 after its recent Senate flop. Market watchers eye next moves and legislativWarren Pushes to Block CLARITY Act: Senate Cloture Vote UnderwayElizabeth Warren urges Congress to block the CLARITY Act, warning of economic risks. Senate cloture vote needs 60 votes—this isn't the final decision.DOJ Charges Robinhood Employees With Insider Trading on HyperliquidThe US DOJ accuses two Robinhood staffers of insider trading using confidential listing data to trade Hyperliquid futures, netting over $50K each.US Treasury: Stablecoins Could Drive Demand for Treasuries and Boost the DollarUS Treasury says clearer stablecoin regulation will fuel demand for short-term Treasuries and strengthen the US dollar versus other global currencies.ECB Invites E-Commerce Sellers to Join Digital Euro PilotThe European Central Bank is now accepting applications from e-commerce and m-commerce companies in the eurozone to test digital euro payments online.Poland Loses $424M in Crypto Oil Deal: The Orlen Venezuela CasePolish oil giant Orlen lost at least $424M trying to buy Venezuelan oil with crypto. $230M upfront, $110M USDT vanished, and $50M lost in conversion.US House Bill: No Tax Delay for Crypto Mining and Staking RewardsA 114-page US House bill revamps crypto taxes on fees, stablecoins, and lending, but keeps immediate taxation for mining and staking rewards.Polymarket Odds for CLARITY Act Passing in 2026 Drop to 18%On Polymarket, the odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 have fallen to 18% amid partisan gridlock. What does this mean for crypto regulation?DOJ Moves to Seize $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil SalesThe DOJ is seeking to confiscate $61 million in crypto tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales and the IRGC, according to a civil lawsuit filed in New YoCLARITY Crypto Bill Faces Senate Showdown After Ethics DisputeThe CLARITY crypto bill is at risk as Senate Democrats reject the final text over ethics language. Key procedural vote set for today, September 15.Trump Backs Flock Safety Cameras as Sanders, Hawley Push BackDonald Trump praised Flock Safety cameras for aiding police, while Josh Hawley launches a data probe and Bernie Sanders preps a bill to limit the 120,Senate Democrats Make Counteroffer on CLARITY Act Ahead of Key VoteSenate Democrats sent Republicans a counterproposal on the CLARITY Act before the September 15 procedural vote, with 126 changes reportedly included.CLARITY Act Odds Drop to 16% as Key Democrats Reject GOP's Final DraftChances of the CLARITY Act passing fall to 16% after top Democrats reject the GOP's final version. Banks flag stablecoin loopholes, tribes warn of sovDOJ: Over $1.5B in Iranian Oil Profits Laundered Through BinanceThe US Justice Department says Blessed Trust and Hexa Whale laundered $1.5B in Iranian oil money via Binance. Authorities seek to seize $61M in cryptoDemocrats Push Back on GOP's Final CLARITY Crypto Ethics BillA group of Democrats plans a counterproposal to the GOP's 'final' CLARITY crypto ethics bill, just hours before a key vote. Tensions rise over crypto US House to Review Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill on Sept. 16On Sept. 16, the House Financial Services Committee will review H.R. 8957, proposing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, 20-year BTC storage, and proof-of-reFCA to Roll Out Tokenization Roadmap After Industry FeedbackUK regulators are gearing up for a tokenization roadmap after the FCA received 123 responses to its consultation. Most flagged post-trade as the top uCLARITY Act Faces Senate Vote as 18 State AGs Warn of Weaker OversightAhead of the pivotal Senate vote on the CLARITY Act, Trump’s ethics concession clears one hurdle, but 18 state attorneys general warn the bill could w18 State Attorneys General Push Back on CLARITY Act, Warn of Crypto Oversight RisksEighteen U.S. state attorneys general urge the Senate to amend the CLARITY Act, warning it could gut states’ crypto oversight and let the SEC override