Crypto regulation news
Chainlink co-founder joins crypto regulation discussion at Philadelphia Fed
Why it matters: Dialogue between a major blockchain project and the Fed could speed up regulatory clarity and support institutional adoption.
CFTC approves rule setting 30% base payout for whistleblowers on awards up to $5M
Why it matters: The rule makes payouts more predictable and could increase the flow of crypto fraud tip-offs in the US.
18 US state attorneys general oppose CLARITY Act
Why it matters: The states' stance strengthens resistance to the bill and increases uncertainty over US crypto market regulation.
CFTC pays whistleblowers more than $150 million for fraud tips
Why it matters: The CFTC's expanding jurisdiction over crypto derivatives and the spot market raises risks for violators and encourages whistleblowing.
Stand With Crypto mobilizes support for CLARITY Act ahead of Sept. 15 vote
Why it matters: The vote's outcome will shape the U.S. crypto market's regulatory framework and the level of ethical requirements for officials.
a16z: without CLARITY Act, next crash will be worse than FTX
Why it matters: The Senate vote on the CLARITY Act is expected Sept. 15 — market rules and client fund protection hinge on the outcome.
Aave founder: CLARITY Act will be a turning point for DeFi
Why it matters: Federal rules and bank access to DeFi could sharply expand capital in the sector, but the outcome of the September 15 vote is not yet guaranteed.
WTO chief: fragmented regulation limits stablecoin adoption
Why it matters: A signal to regulators on the need to harmonize stablecoin rules, which could accelerate their adoption in international settlements.
Democrats prepare probes into Trump family crypto income
Why it matters: The investigations could touch crypto projects linked to the Trump family and affect the political backdrop around U.S. industry regulation.
Bitcoin and Ethereum gain 1.5% as tech stocks slide, CLARITY Act odds rise
Why it matters: Crypto is decoupling from tech stocks, and the outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will determine whether BTC and ETH can hold their relative strength.
Galaxy Digital: CLARITY Act drops criminal protection for developers
Why it matters: Weaker developer protections and stricter ethics rules could shift the Senate vote count ahead of the procedural vote on the bill.
U.S. Congress returns to work and may take up crypto
Why it matters: Congress's return raises the chances of advancing crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act.
Trump backs CLARITY Act as banks lobby against stablecoin rules
Why it matters: The outcome of the vote will determine who regulates the spot crypto market — the SEC or the CFTC — and the fate of yield-bearing stablecoins.
EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting rules take effect
Why it matters: Manufacturers of crypto wallets and software in the EU may face new vulnerability notification duties, increasing the regulatory burden.
Bank of Russia adds cryptocurrencies to financial market risk list
Why it matters: Tighter controls and criminal liability for illegal crypto circulation in Russia reduce market accessibility for users and exchanges.
XRP shorts worth $9.46M face liquidation ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will be a binary trigger for XRP, with the Fed meeting that follows promising sharp volatility.
Nigeria's SEC launches Tokenized Economy 2026 initiative
Why it matters: The initiative could accelerate institutional interest in tokenization in Africa and set a benchmark for digital asset regulation in the region.
BTC, ETH and XRP rise ahead of US Senate CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote and the Fed's rate decision will set the market's direction for the coming sessions.
India begins tokenization of $620 billion corporate bond market
Why it matters: The largest tokenization pilot of a debt market could accelerate blockchain adoption in traditional finance across Asia.
CLARITY Act to set rules for the spot crypto market
Why it matters: The SEC/CFTC framework and requirements for DeFi protocols will determine where and how the spot crypto market is regulated.