Tag: Crypto regulation
Senate Republicans released a 630-page revised Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Sept. 10 ahead of a Sept. 15 procedural vote that needs 60 votes to advance.
The draft requires “decentralized-in-name-only” trading protocols controlled by a person or group to register with the CFTC and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said the text incorporates more than 114 provisions requested by Democrats and limits DeFi language to...
Treasury Proposes Rules on Stablecoin Issuance and Sales Under GENIUS Act
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U.S. Treasury issues NPRM implementing Section 3 of the GENIUS Act on payment stablecoin issuance and sales.
Licensed issuers required starting January 18, 2027; platform restrictions begin July 18, 2028.
Public comments due by October 19, 2026.
Proposal aims to clarify definitions for regulatory certainty in the stablecoin market.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on August 17 issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment...
Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, News, Regulation, Stablecoins
Trump Expected at White House Meeting With Crypto and Prediction Market Executives
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President Donald Trump is expected to attend a Wednesday White House meeting with crypto and prediction market executives.
The session is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Invitees include leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini, Robinhood, Polymarket, Kalshi and others; CFTC Chair Michael Selig is also expected.
The gathering serves as a kickoff for the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee’s first...
OCC Grants Preliminary Conditional Approval for Trump-Backed World Liberty Trust Bank Charter
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The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval on Aug. 14, 2026, for World Liberty Trust Company to operate as a national trust bank.
The charter would allow the firm to assume issuance of the USD1 stablecoin from BitGo and offer digital asset custody to institutional clients.
Final approval remains contingent on meeting preopening requirements, including capital and compliance standards.
USD1 ranks among the larger dollar-backed...
Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Block Pre-Recess Action
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the Clarity Act procedural vote is delayed until September.
Democrats insisted on no vote before the August recess amid midterm election concerns.
The bill requires 60 votes and faces unresolved issues including ethics provisions and stablecoin rewards.
Industry groups pledge to continue negotiations ahead of the limited September legislative window.
The U.S. Senate will not vote on the Digital...
Bitcoin, Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, News, Regulation

