Senate crypto bill could mark biggest financial surveillance expansion since the Patriot Act, Galaxy says

Galaxy Research says illicit finance provisions in the Senate Banking draft go far beyond the House’s Clarity Act.

3 Catalysts That Could Drive a Broader Crypto Market Recovery in 2026

Crypto market liquidity became uneven in 2025 , according to market maker Wintermute. I nvestor capital concentrated around a small group of tokens, while much of the market struggled to gain traction.

Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments

The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules.

Over $130 billion flows into crypto market in 24 hours

The cryptocurrency market added more than $130 billion in value over the past 24 hours, reflecting a renewed inflow of capital into digital assets.

Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026

Animoca’s Somo acquisition expands its digital collectibles strategy as NFTs show early signs of renewed trading activity.

Galaxy warns Senate crypto bill gives US Treasury massive surveillance power

Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.

Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election

Bitchat became Uganda’s most downloaded app after the government ordered a nationwide internet blackout ahead of elections, reviving fears of digital repression seen during the 2021 vote.

Visa Partners with BVNK to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Visa Direct

Visa has tapped BVNK to power stablecoin payments across the Visa Direct network, adding to its broader push to integrate digital assets into global payments infrastructure.