Bitcoin's recent multi-day rally has lifted prices above $71,000, though prediction market odds show traders remain split on whether the asset will reach $84,000 or drop to $55,000.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael S. Selig has directed agency staff to explore crypto market structure rules using existing authority if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act.

Australia has enacted the News Bargaining Incentive, mandating major technology platforms to sign paid deals with local publishers or face a 2.5% levy on Australian ad revenue.

XRP gained roughly 30% for the week following a major market move triggered by Bitcoin breaking above $72,000.

Bitcoin rose to a session high of $72,850, up about 14% in four days, while short bets across the crypto market were liquidated for roughly $1.59 billion.

The XRP Ledger is reviewing a new lending standard, XLS-66, which would enable pooled assets to fund fixed-term loans using XLS-65 Single Asset Vaults.

United States federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, sparking renewed discussion among analysts regarding government borrowing and Bitcoin's role as a scarce asset.

President Trump reportedly expressed confidence regarding the Clarity Act during a recent Oval Office meeting with finance and crypto executives, according to sources.

While many corporate Bitcoin holders face unrealized losses from higher acquisition costs, positions held by Tesla and Block remain in profit.

The CFTC is preparing to advance digital asset market structure rules using its existing authority rather than waiting for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act.