Today in crypto, Japanese firm Metaplanet announced plans to utilize its Bitcoin reserves to acquire profitable businesses, including potentially a digital bank in Japan. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized their strategy likening it to a 'Bitcoin gold rush', aiming to amass over 210,000 BTC by 2027. Meanwhile, Coinbase's lobbying arm, supported by 65 crypto firms, is urging lawmakers to expedite the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify regulatory jurisdiction over the cryptocurrency sector, primarily under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Additionally, the US Court of Appeals has dismissed Coin Center's appeal against the Treasury Department regarding sanctions on the Tornado Cash mixing service, concluding the legal challenge from Coin Center. These developments highlight ongoing shifts in cryptocurrency regulation and business strategies.

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