US Crypto Regulation: The Senate is set to vote Sept. 15 on the CLARITY Act, with supporters calling it crypto’s last real shot at comprehensive rules before a long regulatory limbo. Stablecoin Payments: BVNK and Marqeta are teaming up to push stablecoins into everyday card and wallet payments, aiming to make digital dollars usable outside crypto trading. DeFi Compliance: A revised CLARITY Act text would target “non-decentralized” DeFi controllers, shifting obligations toward people who can materially alter protocol rules. Market Access: US investors can now trade XRP ETF options via a Canada-based filing, a reminder that cross-border plumbing is still driving crypto derivatives access. Crypto Enforcement: Tether helped the DOJ restrain $52M tied to the Xinbi scam network, with wallets frozen and more targets sought. Tokenization in India: India’s SEBI/RBI “Demat 2.0” pilot completed a tokenized corporate bond rollout using a digital rupee delivery-versus-payment setup. Corporate Crypto Moves: BitMine’s Ethereum treasury nears a 5% milestone as ETH strength lifts the stock. Scam Fallout: A Minnesota man self-surrendered after allegedly defrauding housing stabilization programs, including spending crypto from the scheme. Crypto & Politics: Reform UK secured a record £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo amid scrutiny over donation rules. Prediction Markets Crackdown: Connecticut ordered nine platforms to stop sports event contracts and allow withdrawals. Banking Expansion: Nubank launched in the US through a sponsor bank partnership while it works toward its own charter.