Crypto Roundup: US Clarity Bill Survives, Strategy Sells, Mastercard's $1.8B Deal

The US crypto regulatory clarity bill narrowly survived a key legislative hurdle in Washington this week, keeping hopes alive for a formal digital asset framework. Strategy, the bitcoin-focused firm, proceeded with a notable asset sale amid shifting market conditions. Mastercard made headlines with a significant $1.8 billion deal tied to the crypto payments space. Meanwhile, Wall Street continued expanding its footprint in digital assets, signaling growing institutional interest. A security scare also triggered the movement of billions of dollars worth of bitcoin between wallets, raising concerns across the industry.