Crypto regulation news
Republicans in Congress may drop mining and staking tax provisions
Why it matters: Removing the provisions would keep rewards taxed at receipt, increasing pressure on miners and stakers with thin margins.
South Korea to move stocks and bonds onto blockchain from 2027
Why it matters: Tokenization of traditional South Korean assets could generate major institutional demand for the XRP Ledger and accelerate the shift of markets to round-the-clock trading.
Republican senator calls for procedural vote on Clarity Act on September 15
Why it matters: The procedural vote will determine whether the Senate continues to consider the Clarity Act — a key document for U.S. crypto market regulation.
US Senate Democrats to hold caucus meeting ahead of Clarity Act vote
Why it matters: The Clarity Act will set the rules for cryptocurrency regulation in the US, impacting all digital assets.
EU CRA: wallet makers must report exploits within 24 hours
Why it matters: Crypto holders in the EU will gain a legal guarantee of notification about wallet vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of fund loss.
Senate votes on CLARITY Act for the first time on September 15
Why it matters: Passing the law will establish clear rules for the US crypto market; failure will keep regulation through enforcement and lag behind the EU.
Connecticut orders Coinbase, Gemini, Polymarket to halt sports betting
Why it matters: Pressure on prediction markets is mounting as state regulators may restrict crypto exchanges' access to event contracts.
Two crypto billionaires donate £72M to Reform UK in a single day
Why it matters: It shows how crypto capital is entering politics and accelerates debate over restrictions on foreign donations in the UK.
77 banking associations seek ban on stablecoin holding rewards in CLARITY Act
Why it matters: A ban on yield-bearing stablecoins would hit USDC and Coinbase, reducing the appeal of holding stablecoins versus bank deposits.
Warren Davidson demands removal of Section 305 from CLARITY Act before Senate vote
Why it matters: The dispute over Section 305 could delay passage of the crypto market structure law and affect rules for freezing stablecoins.
Schwab adds four XRP ETFs to repo collateral list
Why it matters: Allowing XRP ETFs as repo collateral is a signal of institutional recognition, but the price impact depends on the outcome of the CLARITY Act vote.
What happens to XRP if the CLARITY Act vote fails on September 15
Why it matters: A failed CLARITY Act would delay federal crypto rules and increase pressure on XRP and the broader market.
Senate Democrats to discuss CLARITY Act on Sunday ahead of vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the vote will determine the U.S. crypto market's regulatory framework and affect XRP and other assets.
Thailand proposes $151,000 daily limit on stablecoin transfers
Why it matters: Thailand is tightening control over stablecoin flows between local platforms and the external market, which could complicate cross-border transfers.
Sam Bankman-Fried asks US Supreme Court to overturn FTX conviction
Why it matters: The outcome sets a benchmark for regulators and courts pursuing major figures in the crypto industry.
Kalshi plans perpetual futures on Tesla, Apple, Nvidia stocks
Why it matters: The launch of stock perpetuals in the U.S. could draw crypto liquidity into traditional equities and intensify regulatory disputes over the classification of such products.
US DOJ dismantles Telegram marketplace Xinbi, seizes $52 million
The US Department of Justice has shut down the Chinese-language Telegram marketplace Xinbi Guarantee and seized more than $52 million in cryptocurrency in a single day. A court approved blocking the channels on September 7, 2026; OFAC designated Xinbi as a transnational criminal organization. Total seizures by the Scam Center Strike Force since November 2025 have reached $938 million.
CLARITY Act faces key Senate vote on September 15
The Senate will hold a procedural cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, a bill to regulate U.S. crypto markets, on September 15. Sixty votes are needed to begin debate, but no Democrat has confirmed support. The crypto industry has spent more than $190 million on politics, with lobbying intensifying.
CME sues CFTC over bitcoin perpetuals
The CFTC approved CalyxEX's bitcoin perpetual contract (BTCPERP) as a futures product on May 29, 2026. CME filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington on June 18, arguing it is a swap, not a futures contract. The dispute will determine how perpetual contracts are regulated in the U.S.
Trump discusses CLARITY Act ethics clause ahead of Senate vote
Trump met with advisers on Friday to discuss an ethics clause in the CLARITY Act; a procedural Senate vote is set for September 15. Polymarket puts the odds of the bill passing at 16%, while Galaxy Research estimates 10%. Republicans need at least 7 Democratic votes.