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...
Regulation
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...
Rwanda’s CMA Moves to License Crypto Exchanges as Unapproved Platforms Face Penalties
Key TakeawaysParliament passed a law granting Rwanda’s CMA explicit power to license and regulate virtual asset providers.Jerome Ndayambaje noted bitcoin...
SEC Push Could Shape Future Crypto Rules
Key TakeawaysRegulators discussed modernizing securities frameworks as crypto remains part of the SEC’s broader policy agenda.Officials discussed reducing compliance burdens...
CFTC Drops Swap Reporting Duties for Prediction Market Operators Across the US
Key TakeawaysThe CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued a blanket no-action letter on May 13, 2026, covering all swap data...
What Comes Next for the CLARITY Act? Grayscale Flags Key Hurdles
Key TakeawaysCLARITY faces several remaining hurdles after gaining Senate committee support in a 15-9 vote, Grayscale says.Lawmakers must combine it...
CLARITY Act Faces Growing Scrutiny as Senate Markup Begins
Key TakeawaysSenate Democrats intensified criticism of the CLARITY Act as the Banking Committee debated the bill on May 14, 2026.Minority...
BoE Deputy Governor Breeden Signals Retreat on UK Stablecoin Ownership Limits
Key TakeawaysBank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told the Financial Times (FT) its stablecoin ownership limits may have been...
AARP Backs CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Banking Markup
Key TakeawaysAARP supported Section 205 because cryptocurrency kiosks are linked to fraud against older Americans.Losses cited by the group exceeded...
SEC-CFTC Alignment Cuts Risk of Overlapping Enforcement Actions
Key TakeawaysCFTC and SEC efforts aim to bring more consistency to overlapping financial market oversight.Growing market overlap has increased pressure...
Crypto.com Lands UAE License, Opening Crypto Payments for Dubai Government Fees
Key TakeawaysCrypto.com became the first VASP to receive a CBUAE stored value facilities license on May 11, 2026.The SVF allows...
Grayscale Sees Next Phase for Digital Assets
Key TakeawaysGrayscale said the CLARITY Act could create clearer rules for crypto market oversight.Developers, investors, brokers, and custodians would face...
