
SEC Delays Crypto Startup Rules While Clarity Act Loses Steam
The SEC is pushing back rulemaking for crypto startups, and the Senate's recess is draining momentum from the Clarity Act at a critical moment for digital asset policy.
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The SEC is pushing back rulemaking for crypto startups, and the Senate's recess is draining momentum from the Clarity Act at a critical moment for digital asset policy.

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is now granting national bank charters to Bitcoin and crypto companies, a shift that could reshape institutional access to digital assets.

President Trump has raised the alarm that China could challenge American dominance in crypto if Congress fails to pass clear regulatory frameworks, as the Clarity Act faces delays.

Brazil is rolling out stricter rules on cryptocurrency transfers in a push to reduce fraud, according to Reuters reporting on the country's latest regulatory move.

A push is growing in California for crypto regulations that shield everyday families from fraud and abuse, rather than leaving gaps that bad actors can exploit.

Cryptocurrency-backed political action committees are redirecting $1.5 million into three US state-level races following a recent primary defeat, signaling the industry's continued push for political influence.

Australia's High Court is examining whether existing financial services licensing laws apply to crypto assets, a question with major implications for the industry.

Cyprus-based crypto firms now face stricter compliance obligations as the EU's MiCA regulation reaches full implementation, according to reporting by Kathimerini.com.cy.

Coinbase has recorded a third straight quarterly loss as a slump in crypto trading activity continues to weigh on the exchange's revenue and bottom line.

Coinbase has ambitions to become Canada's go-to crypto platform, but the exchange says regulatory clarity must come before it can fully expand its offering there.

Stalled progress on the CLARITY Act is raising alarms across the crypto industry, with analysts warning that regulatory uncertainty could cost the sector billions in investment.

New York's attorney general is pushing back against the federal CLARITY Act, warning it could strip states of their ability to police crypto markets independently.