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South Korea to Test Digital Won With Real State Money

Trump backs down, clearing Clarity Act's last hurdle in the Senate
Trump has personally signed off on an ethics clause barring officials from profiting off crypto, clearing the last hurdle before the Senate votes on the Clarity Act, America's first comprehensive crypto law.
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Trump backs down, clearing Clarity Act's last hurdle in the Senate
Trump has personally signed off on an ethics clause barring officials from profiting off crypto, clearing the last hurdle before the Senate votes on the Clarity Act, America's first comprehensive crypto law.

South Korea to Test Digital Won With Real State Money
The Bank of Korea will launch phase two of its digital won pilot in September, adding nine banks, up to 500,000 users, and — for the first time — real government subsidies instead of test funds.

EU Forces Google to Open Android to Rival AI Assistants
Brussels ordered Google to give competing AI assistants the same access to Android that Gemini enjoys, and to share search data, with hard deadlines stretching into 2027.
Markets

Crypto ETFs in 2026: 3 Scenarios and What They Mean for Exchangers
Crypto ETFs are pulling pension funds and asset managers into Bitcoin and Ether in 2026. Here are three scenarios for where the ETF market goes next — and what it means for liquidity, spreads and exchanger clients.

Proof of Reserves for Exchangers: How to Prove Your Funds Are Real
Proof of Reserves shows customers an exchanger's reserves are real assets, not just a number on a website. Here's how it works, which method fits your size, and why a fake PoR report is worse than none at all.

5 Signs It's Time to Ditch Your Exchanger's Liquidity Provider
A liquidity provider that quietly widens spreads at peak hours, slips on big orders, or settles late is eating your exchanger's margin without you noticing. Here are five signs it's time to find a new one.
Blockchain

Layer 2 in 2026: Which Chains Should Your Exchanger Support
Layer 2 growth in 2026 is uneven — some networks are consolidating liquidity, others are losing it. Here are three scenarios and what an exchanger should check before picking a network for transfers.

Blockchain Bridges: How to Pick One That Won't Get Hacked
A blockchain bridge moves assets between networks, but bridges are also the most-hacked piece of crypto infrastructure. Here is how lock-and-mint and liquidity pools work, and how to vet a bridge.

Lightning and Layer-2: Faster Payouts for Crypto Exchangers
A customer waits 20 minutes for a withdrawal and moves to a competitor with instant payouts. Here is how Lightning Network and Layer-2 cut withdrawal time and fees for an exchanger — and where the tech still falls short.

