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MiCA compliance deadline July 1 pressures EU crypto platforms
CoinArticle · The Daily Brief · 2026-09-17

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CLARITY Act's Passage Odds Collapse as Congress Calendar Shrinks

Odds of the CLARITY Act passing Congress this year fell to 16% after the House eliminated eight voting days from its calendar. The bill establishing federal crypto regulatory standards now faces a compressed timeline and renewed partisan disputes.

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MiCA Compliance Deadline Pressures EU Crypto Platforms; Register Verification Urged

MiCA regulation takes full effect July 1, with incomplete compliance threatening to force many platforms from the EU market. Industry figures urge users to verify their provider's status on the official MiCA register before transacting.

3.

Circle Launches Arc Mainnet With BlackRock, USDC Fees, 100+ Apps Live

Circle launched Arc mainnet on September 16, a proof-of-authority blockchain operated by 11 permissioned validators including BlackRock, the DTCC, and Visa. The network charges gas exclusively in USDC and has over 100 applications live at launch.

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Deutsche Bank Pursues Regulatory Approval for Institutional Crypto Custody

Deutsche Bank plans to launch an institutional crypto custody service this year supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC, and EURAU pending regulatory approval. The offering targets institutional clients seeking regulated storage from a major traditional financial institution.

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Bitcoin Tests Support Ahead of FOMC Rate Decision

Bitcoin has retreated toward the lower boundary of its consolidation range as traders await the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. The confluence of technical pressure and macro catalyst could trigger increased volatility in coming hours.

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