31 stories about Policy from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 18, 2026.
The US Treasury has proposed rules that would restrict which platforms can sell stablecoins to Americans starting in 2027, aiming to increase oversight of the growing stablecoin market.
The SEC has unexpectedly canceled its meeting to propose Reg Crypto, a major rule aimed at regulating the crypto industry, without setting a new date. This leaves crypto businesses and investors in regulatory limbo with no clear timeline for when rules might be finalized.
Three major crypto advocacy groups—the Blockchain Association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and the Crypto Council for Innovation—have written to Senate leaders urging support for the Clarity Act, a bill that would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital asset markets.
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations have been accepted into the US State Department’s digital freedom program, allowing employees to work alongside State Department officials on digital freedom issues.
A Bloomberg investigation reveals how Tether leveraged connections to Trump administration insiders, including Howard Lutnick and Bo Hines, to influence the drafting of early cryptocurrency regulations in ways that favored the stablecoin issuer.
Patrick Witt, the administration's top crypto policy negotiator, has deferred his military training to stay involved in the CLARITY Act's Senate proceedings. The bill could significantly reshape U.S. crypto regulations, with a vote expected in the next few weeks.
Some U.S. Senate Democrats are publicly opposing the Clarity Act, a crypto market structure bill, calling it 'corrupt' and arguing it benefits special interests. The bill needs significant Democratic support to pass.
A new draft of the Clarity Act, a major crypto regulation bill, could be released this week. However, significant challenges and opposition still stand in the way of its passage.
Five Democratic senators are calling for hearings to investigate President Trump’s crypto policies, citing concerns over potential foreign influence from UAE-linked entities. The move comes as discussions around the CLARITY Act, a major crypto regulation bill, intensify.
A housing bill with a provision banning the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031 is set to become law unless President Trump vetoes it. The bill is likely to pass into law at midnight, as Trump has indicated he won't sign it.
The IMF's Tobias Adrian said risks could shift from banks toward market infrastructure providers and smart contracts as tokenization expands. Policy choices will determine whether this strengthens or fragments the financial system.
The Ethereum Foundation has published a guide urging policymakers to distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks controlled by corporations or foundations. The guide argues that governance structures will play a critical role in determining which platforms are suitable for long-term public sector use.
Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, urged the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal allowing crypto in retirement accounts. This move could impact future regulations on crypto investments for everyday savers.
A new bill aims to prevent lawmakers and their families from trading on prediction markets using insider knowledge. This move targets potential conflicts of interest in policy-related betting.
A new bill aims to ban insider trading in prediction markets but notably does not include White House officials or specifically bar Congress members from using the platforms. It targets policy wagers, not sports betting.
US lawmakers have included a temporary ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a housing bill, pushing any potential launch until at least 2030. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to address housing affordability but includes this significant crypto-related provision.
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The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The House Ways and Means Committee is reviewing seven draft bills that could ease tax burdens on small crypto gains, mining, and staking. This could make crypto transactions more accessible for everyday users.
The Defend Developers PAC is a new political action committee focused on supporting lawmakers who advocate for protecting crypto developers from legal vulnerabilities. This move comes as elections approach, highlighting the growing influence of crypto in politics.
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are urging the Labor Department to withdraw a proposed rule that would allow crypto investments in 401(k) retirement plans. They argue that including crypto in these plans poses significant risks to retirement savings.
Rep. French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, discussed key policy issues in crypto during a recent interview with CoinDesk. He emphasized the need for clear regulations to foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection. The committee is focusing on tokenization and its broader implications for the financial system.
A new bill aims to require U.S. government agencies to purchase only domestically mined Bitcoin, which critics say could centralize the network. The legislation could also create regulatory uncertainty for miners and users.
Crypto, banking, and policy experts are calling for updates to the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act to better fit modern financial systems. The debate centers on how much to scale back the law as President Trump expands its reach.