Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi and Its Founders
Utah’s case targets sports contracts bought by an undercover agent, while the CFTC is asking a federal court to block state enforcement.
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CLARITY Act covers the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and its potential impact on cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, bringing together news, analysis, and explainers on the legislation’s progress, political debate, and implementation. Coverage focuses on the proposed division of authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, regulatory requirements for crypto exchanges and intermediaries, digital asset classifications, consumer protections, and the wider implications for blockchain companies, investors, and institutional adoption. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3633 in July 2025, while debate over a broader federal digital asset market structure framework has continued.
Latest Clarity Act News
HYPE Rallies 14% as ICE Backs U.S. Hyperliquid Perps Plan
HYPE trades near $91 as NYSE owner ICE backs Trade[XYZ]’s plan for U.S. perpetual markets on Hyperliquid. Approvals remain pending, with no launch date.
CFTC Chief Says Your Fridge Could Buy Groceries With Crypto Earnings
Michael Selig imagines appliances spending crypto earnings and raises “Know Your Agent” questions about identity, liability and autonomous trading.
Google Previews Crypto Custody Security Service for 2027 Launch
Google’s MPC service is being tested by financial institutions and Alphabet, with commercial availability planned for early 2027.
Bessent Backs SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules After CLARITY Act Setback
Scott Bessent backs SEC and CFTC action after the CLARITY setback, while arguing that dollar stablecoins can expand demand for US government debt.
Crypto Executives Give Over $56M in US Midterm Cycle, Reuters Finds
Reuters’ review of federal filings highlights political donations from the Winklevoss twins, Chris Larsen, Brian Armstrong and Mike Novogratz.
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanctions Workaround
The Bank of Israel rejects crypto as a sanctions workaround. Netanyahu says it remains one option, but acknowledges that it may never be used.
Coinbase and Crypto Groups Cut Q3 Lobbying After CLARITY Setback
Coinbase and major crypto groups spent more than $4 million on Q3 federal lobbying, down from Q2, as the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the…
Six Blockchain Groups Ask SEC to Codify Digital-Commodity Status
Stellar, Hedera, Aptos, Ava Labs, Cardano and Chainlink seek binding rule text for digital-commodity status already outlined in the SEC’s March interpretation.
Switzerland Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland’s first retail fund holding Bitcoin directly, while the provider, fees and trading launch remain undisclosed.