61 Crypto Leaders Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act With Developer Protections
Key Takeaways61 crypto leaders urged senators to preserve developer protections inside the CLARITY Act.Supporters say clearer rules could help distinguish...
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Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation
Key TakeawaysSenator Warren questioned whether the CFTC can oversee crypto and prediction markets with fewer staff.Prediction markets face growing scrutiny...
South Africa Rules out Foreign Stablecoins as Payment Tools to Curb Dollarization
Key TakeawaysOn June 2, 2026, the SARB and FSCA declared that crypto assets and stablecoins are not legal tender.Wider adoption...
6 Senators Challenge 1,250% Bitcoin Capital Rule They Say Blocks Banks From Crypto
Key TakeawaysSenators urged regulators to revisit digital asset capital standards affecting banks.The disputed 1,250% risk weight can require capital equal...
CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Race to Lock in US Crypto Rules
Key TakeawaysThe CLARITY Act has attracted support from a wide range of political and industry stakeholders.Support comes from lawmakers, industry...
160 National Security Veterans Back CLARITY Act as Senate Crypto Battle Reaches Critical Stage
Key TakeawaysFormer officials urged Senate leaders to support the CLARITY Act’s crypto market rules.Notably, 160 national security, intelligence, and law...
SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules
Key TakeawaysPeirce questioned whether securities rules should cover blockchains, validators, developers, and neutral software.Regulators could focus more on custody, control,...
SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory Priorities
Key TakeawaysThe SEC put digital asset regulation at the forefront of its new policy agenda.The regulator views clearer crypto rules...
Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial assets
Cryptocurrencies now fall under Japan’s securities-style financial laws. Insider trading rules and stricter disclosures will apply. Lower taxes may boost...
US Senator Warns Clarity Act Delay Could Push Crypto Rules to 2030
Key TakeawaysU.S. Senator Lummis warned that failure to act now could delay comprehensive crypto legislation until 2030.Bankruptcy protections remain a...
Central Bank Demands Strict Independent Audits for VASPs
Key TakeawaysCentral Bank of Brazil issued Instruction 739, forcing VASPs to get independent audits to secure licenses.Audits must ensure that...
CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual
Key TakeawaysHistoric CFTC approval opens the door for regulated bitcoin perpetual trading.Offshore-dominated crypto derivatives markets now have a U.S. regulatory...
CFTC Moves to Drop Gemini Restrictions in Case It Says Shouldn’t Exist
Key TakeawaysThe CFTC said the Gemini enforcement case would not meet current filing standards.The agency cited disputed evidence, whistleblower credibility...
UK Sanctions Strike Russia-Linked Crypto Networks in Sweeping Crackdown
Key TakeawaysBritain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks.Officials connected the A7 network to military...
Crypto Advocacy Group Urges Senate Yes Vote After CLARITY Act Advances
Key TakeawaysAdvocates pushed senators after a bipartisan committee vote moved the market-structure bill forward.Clearer oversight could affect consumer safeguards, developer...
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Users Bet on Prabowo Leaving Office Before 2029
Key TakeawaysIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked Polymarket on May 22, 2026, citing online gambling laws.The ban followed...
Grayscale Names 4 Crypto Networks Poised to Gain From CLARITY Act
Key TakeawaysGrayscale named Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as leading beneficiaries of clearer U.S. digital-asset rules.Institutional demand could...
FDIC Board Advances Proposed Bank Secrecy Act Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
Key TakeawaysRegulators moved to set compliance standards for FDIC-supervised payment stablecoin issuers.Proposed requirements include AML/CFT programs, sanctions controls, reporting, and...
Ghana Rolls Out 2025 Crypto Law as Regulators Target Fraud and AML Risks
Key TakeawaysGhana passed the VASP Act of 2025 to regulate its fast-growing virtual asset and cryptocurrency sector.Over 3 million Ghanaians...
US Lawmakers Propose the ‘ARMA’ Bill to Build a 1-Million-Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Key TakeawaysRep. Begich introduced ARMA to buy 1M Bitcoin, shifting market policy before Congress sets future crypto laws.Funding the reserve...
South African Treasury Extends Crypto Rule Deadline to June 30 After Backlash
Key TakeawaysSouth Africa’s National Treasury and SARB extended the capital-flow comment deadline to June 30, 2026.VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani warned...
Trump Executive Order Pushes Digital Assets Toward Fed Payment Access
Key TakeawaysTrump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules.Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech...
