Crypto regulation news
New version of CLARITY Act expands rules for DeFi protocols
Why it matters: Clarifying DeFi rules reduces uncertainty for protocols, but may require "semi-decentralized" projects to comply with AML.
Brazil: fewer than 10% of crypto firms to seek central bank license by Oct. 30
Why it matters: Consolidation in Brazil's market will reduce competition and service availability, but increase the reliability of licensed platforms.
SEC proposes crypto token sale rules but leaves secondary market question unresolved
Why it matters: Uncertainty over the secondary market keeps legal risks in place for exchanges and token holders in the U.S.
U.S. Senate Democrats discuss Clarity Act ahead of procedural vote
Why it matters: A failed vote could delay comprehensive U.S. crypto market regulation for years.
Crypto industry's political influence meets resistance from the left
Why it matters: The political standoff could affect the future of crypto regulation in the US.
Crypto billionaires donate record £72 million to Reform UK
Why it matters: Record crypto money in British politics increases pressure to ban crypto donations and tighten party funding rules.
South Korea again asked to delay crypto tax, regulator insists on timeline
Why it matters: The introduction of the tax could push Korean investors toward offshore platforms and increase pressure on local crypto companies.
Brazil's central bank sets tough capital rules for crypto firms
Why it matters: Brazil is tightening crypto regulation, which could push most local players out of the market.
South Korean authorities fail to estimate crypto tax revenue and costs three months before rollout
Why it matters: Uncertainty over the tax's parameters could delay its launch and affect Korean crypto investors.
Bitcoin faces Fed decision and CLARITY Act vote this week
Why it matters: The Fed decision and progress on the CLARITY Act will set the direction for bitcoin and the broader digital asset market this week.
Week of Sept 14–20: CLARITY Act Vote, Fed, BoJ, VeChain Hard Fork
Why it matters: A CLARITY Act failure would delay U.S. crypto regulation, while a Fed rate hike is already priced in, but the dot plot could intensify pressure.
Kenya regulator names 15 unlicensed crypto firms, investigation underway
Why it matters: Kenya's crackdown on crypto fraud could boost confidence in regulated platforms and deter illegal schemes.
Grayscale files to convert Bitcoin Cash Trust into spot ETF
Why it matters: Approval would broaden access to BCH through an exchange-traded ETF and could narrow the trust's price discount to net asset value.
US Senate unveils final CLARITY Act version ahead of vote
Why it matters: Passage of the market structure law would determine crypto regulation in the US and could become a growth catalyst for BTC, ETH, and XRP.
Senator Lummis unveils final CLARITY Act text, approval odds rise to 30%
Why it matters: The CLARITY Act could give the U.S. its first full regulatory framework for crypto, but November's midterm elections delay a final vote.
US Senate to vote on CLARITY Act: outcome uncertain
Why it matters: The outcome of the vote will determine the regulatory environment for the US crypto market for years to come.
Key week: Clarity Act vote, Fed decision and Bank of Japan meeting
Why it matters: The Clarity Act vote will determine the fate of crypto regulation in the US, while Fed and Bank of Japan decisions will set the tone for risk assets.
Key week for bitcoin: Fed, Bank of Japan and CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The week's outcomes will determine the trajectory of BTC and the entire market for the fourth quarter: rates and the fate of the CLARITY Act will set the direction.
CLARITY Act vs MiCA: comparing crypto regulatory approaches
Why it matters: The differing approaches determine where crypto firms can more easily obtain a license and how stablecoins and DeFi will be regulated in 2026.
South Korea's opposition demands legal guarantees before CBDC launch
Why it matters: Political resistance could slow digital asset legislation and the CBDC launch in South Korea.