Tag: Regulation

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has called on the US Senate to abandon the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, citing significant risks to retirement security. The union argues the bill strips safeguards from crypto assets and weakens protections for traditional securities, allowing tokenized stocks to evade regulation. Sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, the legislation seeks to establish a...

The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 establishes licensing requirements for crypto exchanges and custody providers. Platforms handling assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins must obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence and adhere to strict conduct rules. The reform could unlock up to A$24 billion in annual productivity gains while aligning crypto with traditional finance regulations. ...

Partisan divide deepens: Senate Democrats’ counterproposal to the RFIA introduces stringent DeFi regulations, pausing markup sessions. Industry concerns rise: Stakeholders warn the amendments could effectively ban DeFi and drive innovation offshore. Ongoing talks limited: While Banking Committee negotiations stall, commodities discussions continue in the Agriculture Committee. The long-awaited U.S. cryptocurrency...