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The U.S. midterm elections could shape the next phase of cryptocurrency regulation, according to reports, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election.

The results could affect the prospects of the CLARITY Act, a legislative priority for the cryptocurrency industry. While the bill could remain on the agenda if Republicans retain control of Congress,

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The European Central Bank (ECB) is heading towards an interest rate rise in December,

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Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) urged Americans to make Social Security a defining issue in the 2026 midterm elections, warning that Congress must act to protect retirement benefits before the program faces a funding shortfall.

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Grab Holdings (NASDAQ:GRAB), a Southeast Asian super-app for ride-hailing, delivery, and fintech services, closed at $3.12, up 9.09%. The stock rose after Grab reported Q3 revenue above estimates and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. Investors are watching whether the higher guidance and improved profitability extend the move. Trading volume reached 144.8M shares,

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The decision requires a different cost methodology for regulated debit interchange fees but preserves the FRB’s discretion to develop workable replacement standards within the boundaries of the authorizing statute.

Key Points:

• The Federal Reserve must distinguish marginal authorization, clearance, and settlement costs from fixed expenses when setting debit interchange fee standards.

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