A new CLARITY Act draft lands ahead of a key Senate vote, Kalshi looks to bring 24/7 perpetual futures to stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, and Ripple brings AI agents to corporate treasury management. Jenn Sanasie has what you need to know.

What happened

A new draft of the CLARITY Act has been released before an important Senate vote. Kalshi wants to offer round-the-clock perpetual futures on stocks such as Tesla and Nvidia. Ripple is introducing AI agents for treasury management. These are the latest developments.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The CLARITY Act could change rules for digital assets, possibly affecting how companies raise money and comply with regulations. Perpetual futures allow investors to bet on stock prices without owning the shares, which could increase trading activity. Ripple’s AI tools may help businesses manage cash flows more efficiently.

Analyst inference

These moves come as regulators and firms adapt to a changing financial landscape. New trading products like perpetual futures may attract more retail investors, while AI in treasury management could reduce costs for companies. XRP, Ripple’s token, is currently one of the known assets in focus.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. The timing of the Senate vote on the CLARITY Act and whether the new draft gains enough support to pass, which could define how cryptocurrencies are treated under law. Confirmed
2. Kalshi’s plan to list perpetual futures on major stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, if approved, might give investors new ways to trade around the clock and could influence market volatility. Proposed
3. Ripple’s AI agents for treasury management may encourage other companies to adopt similar automation, potentially changing how businesses handle payments and cash reserves in the future. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• XRP — XRP

Evidence

• x.com