Regulations

Highlights: Senators Alsobrooks and Tillis reached a stablecoin rewards deal inside the CLARITY Act bill. Crypto firms can still offer activity-based rewards, but passive interest on stablecoins is now banned. Coinbase backed the new compromise, which could finally push the […]

Highlights: Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon is running classified crypto efforts inside the department. Hegseth agreed that Bitcoin can serve as a power projection tool and said he has long supported crypto. Lawmakers say Bitcoin has moved from a fringe […]

Highlights: JPX may list cryptocurrency ETFs next year if rules become clear. CEO Hiromi Yamaji said asset managers are strongly interested in crypto ETFs. The listings are not confirmed yet because Japan still needs legal and tax clarity. Japan Exchange […]

Highlights: HKMA warns that “HKDAP” and “HSBC” tokens are not official stablecoins. The regulator says no licensed stablecoin issuer has launched these tokens. Users should verify tokens through official channels before using or buying them. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority […]

Last week, crypto markets moved through a busy mix of policy, security, treasury, and institutional developments. Bitcoin and Ethereum products drew fresh inflows, while major firms expanded holdings and lending products. At the same time, exploits, regulation, election spending, and […]

Highlights: The CLARITY Act markup now appears set for May, as Senate Republicans disagree over timing. Senator Thom Tillis wants more time as banks push back on stablecoin yield. Crypto industry groups are pressing the Senate to act before the […]

Highlights: SEC says it is ending regulation by enforcement and adopting a clearer ACT strategy. Paul Atkins says clearer crypto rules could help firms return and build in America. SEC also wants stronger public markets while keeping investor protection and […]

Highlights: JPMorgan says CLARITY Act talks have reached the final stage with only few issues left. Stablecoin rewards remained the biggest dispute, but lawmakers have narrowed the disagreement sharply. Clear U.S. crypto rules could move closer as political momentum builds […]

Highlights: Senator Thom Tillis may release draft language this week on the stablecoin yield dispute. Banks and crypto firms remain divided over whether stablecoin holders should earn returns. The proposal could test whether Congress can ease a major crypto policy […]

Last week, the crypto sector was shaped by several events, spanning from new regulations, policy shifts, and institutions’ deeper growth across digital assets. Security pressures continued to persist while crypto ETFs gained momentum with strong inflows. Meanwhile, the ongoing geopolitical […]

Highlights: CFTC named the first members of its Innovation Task Force to guide emerging technology regulation. The group will help shape clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Officials said the task force aims to support responsible […]

Highlights: Japan approved a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments under securities law. The proposal shifts crypto oversight from payment rules to investment-focused regulation in Japan. It also adds annual disclosures, insider trading bans, and tougher penalties for rule […]