Bessent urges swift passage of Clarity Act
Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring, arguing the legislation would calm cryptocurrency markets shaken by sharp Bitcoin price swings.

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Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring, arguing the legislation would calm cryptocurrency markets shaken by sharp Bitcoin price swings.
Vitalik Buterin said prediction markets should pivot away from short-term speculative betting and instead evolve into hedging platforms that help consumers manage price exposure risk.
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) reported a challenging first half for fiscal year 2026, navigating market headwinds and a statutory net loss of $649.4 million.
Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) announced a robust financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026, headlined by a 9% increase in group EBITDA to $891 million.
Bitcoin endured another volatile trading week as persistent selling pressure kept the wider bearish mood intact across the market.
Felix Gold (ASX:FXG) has announced a significant westward extension of the NW Array mineralised corridor at its Treasure Creek Project.
The US Department of Commerce has finalised aggressive new trade protections against Chinese battery-grade graphite.
Tivan (ASX:TVN) finalised its 100% acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu projects, marking an expansion into Southeast Asia's mineral landscape.
Australia Post has moved to increase the basic postage rate from $1.70 to $1.85, submitting a draft notification to the ACCC.
AtlasClear Holdings (NYSE:ATCH), a technology-driven financial services company focused on capital markets infrastructure, clearing, and brokerage solutions, today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.