404 stories about Regulation from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 24, 2026.
CFTC Chairman Selig has called for markets to prepare for mass tokenization and 24/7 trading, warning that the shift is inevitable as the Trump administration pushes a financial market overhaul.
Tron has become the primary settlement layer for a significant portion of global USDT transfers, processing $150 billion to $190 billion weekly. Stablecoin cross-border flows surged 78% despite a 37% crypto market decline, highlighting their growing use in trade and remittances.
European central banks are pushing to extend a ban on stablecoin yields to include crypto lending and staking. They argue that these indirect yield structures blur the lines between electronic payment tokens and traditional bank deposits, potentially distorting financial competition. The European Central Bank (ECB) and other EU central banks also want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning of potential risks to lenders.
Taylor Lindman, the SEC's top crypto lawyer, says the agency is working to make firms comfortable with blockchain technology and crypto assets by clarifying custody rules. The effort aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
The crypto-focused political action committee Fairshake is investing $30 million to defeat Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio. This move comes after the Senate blocked the crypto industry’s Clarity Act, which Brown opposed.
The Senate has rejected the Clarity Act, a crypto bill backed by former President Donald Trump. The bill aimed to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, but its defeat leaves the future of crypto regulations uncertain. Critics argue that the failure to pass the bill benefits banks and offshore crypto hubs.
Banks now account for nearly one in four providers on the EU’s MiCA crypto register, doubling their presence since late June. This shift highlights traditional finance's growing interest in regulated crypto services. The ESMA register now includes 23% banks, up from 11.5% in June.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly blocked Binance from expanding into the EU. This move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of crypto exchanges in Europe, particularly from Lagarde, who has been vocal about her preference for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over decentralized cryptocurrencies.
The U.S. Clarity Act, which aimed to provide regulatory clarity for crypto markets, failed to pass. Now, federal agencies are scrambling to create their own regulations. This uncertainty could lead to inconsistent rules and market instability.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted a new regulatory plan for the crypto market to the White House for review. This comes after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, and follows the SEC's recent developer-friendly no-action stance.
Following the procedural failure of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, Coinbase VP for U.S. Policy Kara Calvert discussed traditional banking pushback, stablecoin yield protections, and the path forward for digital asset regulation.
ECB President Christine Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license application in Greece, even though regulators had previously deemed it complete. Binance has not directly addressed the report but reaffirmed its commitment to securing authorization in Europe.
UK authorities have raided multiple unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading hubs, marking a shift toward stricter enforcement. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning to unregistered businesses, coinciding with new regulatory guidance for crypto firms ahead of the full framework in late 2027.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a 5-year exemption for platforms trading tokenized securities, allowing them to operate without registering as exchanges. This move aims to modernize capital markets and follows delays in crypto legislation.
The SEC and CFTC are preparing to push forward with their own crypto regulations after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the agency is 'locked in and ready to ship its rules for the new frontier of finance.' SEC Chair Paul Atkins also pledged to use existing powers to provide regulatory certainty. This move could lead to a fragmented regulatory approach in the U.S.
Senate Democrats blocked the Crypto Clarity Act on September 16, 2026. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) accused Democrats of negotiating in bad faith for over a year before ultimately opposing the bill, saying they were never serious about protecting consumers or preserving American leadership in crypto.
The U.S. Senate failed to pass the Clarity Act, a key bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. Bitcoin prices briefly dropped but recovered. The industry now faces continued uncertainty.
The Crypto Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, is in a paradoxical state of limbo as the U.S. Senate reconvenes. A vote is scheduled for September 15, but it may not happen, could be delayed, or could reappear in another form. The act has seen revisions, including tweaks to DeFi and credit union provisions, but political and procedural hurdles remain.
Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, totaling £72 million. This comes as the House of Lords considers a bill to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually.
The Clarity Act, which will face a Senate vote next week, has been revised to include changes to DeFi and credit union provisions. Republicans circulated a new draft on Thursday, but the bill's future remains uncertain.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center has accused CME Group of stifling innovation in the crypto derivatives market. They asked a court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit against the CFTC over the classification of perpetual futures. This legal battle could shape the future of crypto trading in the U.S.
The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised concerns about Polymarket and Kalshi operating in the EU, suggesting their event contracts might fall under existing bans on binary options, the MiCA crypto framework, or national gambling laws. This adds to the platforms' regulatory challenges in multiple jurisdictions.
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts in senators' home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets and banking. The outcome could significantly impact the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors.