SEC and CFTC Prepare Direct Crypto Rules as Senate Blocks Clarity Act
With federal legislation stalled, leaders at the SEC and CFTC have announced immediate plans to implement comprehensive crypto rules using their existing statutory powers.
Regulation & Policy - Page 5
The Regulation & Policy section tracks global legal developments shaping the future of cryptocurrencies, blockchain innovation, and digital asset markets. This category covers legislative updates, regulatory actions, compliance requirements, enforcement cases, tax changes, and government positions on emerging financial technologies. Readers gain clarity on how policy decisions influence markets, businesses, and everyday crypto users worldwide.
Latest Regulation & Policy News
Trump Accepts Ethics Terms as CLARITY Act Adds State AG Powers
Ahead of a high-stakes Senate cloture vote, President Donald Trump has agreed to conflict-of-interest and ethics rules within the CLARITY Act.
UK FCA Explores Fund Rule Exemptions for Tokenized Gold
The Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on whether tokenized gold products should be exempt from standard UK fund regulations
US Republicans Send Final CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of Senate Vote
Senate Republicans have unveiled a revised 635-page draft of the CLARITY Act, framing it as a final offer to Democrats.
Senate Republicans Unveil Revised Clarity Act Ahead of Key Vote
Senate Republicans have released a revised 630-page draft of the Clarity Act cryptocurrency legislation ahead of a critical September 15 procedural vote.
Coinbase CEO Sees US Crypto Regulation Advancing Regardless of Clarity Act Vote
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of US digital asset oversight. He stated that regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency sector will move forward…
UAE Retailers Test Dirham-Backed DDSC Stablecoin in Point-of-Sale Pilot
Regional payments giant Network International has launched a point-of-sale pilot in the UAE, enabling retail customers at Marks & Spencer and LuLu Hypermarket to pay using…
Poland Upholds Presidential Veto on Crypto Bill as Zondacrypto Investigation Widens
Polish lawmakers failed to secure the supermajority needed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto on national MiCA legislation, leaving Poland without a designated crypto regulator amid…
G20 Backs Digital Assets as a Driver of Global Economic Growth
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have formally recognized digital assets as a potential driver of broad-based economic growth, while calling for clearer regulation, stronger…
SEC Moves Toward 24-Hour Trading as Blockchain Enters U.S. Securities Rulebook
The SEC will convene a Sept. 17 roundtable on preparations for near-continuous U.S. stock trading while separately proposing the first major overhaul of transfer-agent rules in…
Polymarket Hits One Billion Dollar Revenue as State Legal War Escalates
Polymarket crossed a one billion dollar annualized revenue milestone following major sports league partnerships, yet twenty states are actively litigating to shut down prediction platforms as…
Ripple Executive Links CLARITY Act to US Job Growth Ahead of Senate Vote
Ahead of a critical Sept. 15 Senate cloture vote, Ripple's Stuart Alderoty linked the CLARITY Act to US employment growth, backed by an industry report modeling…