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Latest Crypto Policy stories
- Stand With Crypto Says 67 Million Americans Own Crypto Ahead of Midterms
The Coinbase-launched group is framing crypto owners as a potential voting bloc. It has also mobilized advocates across 21 races and endorsed 32 House candidates.
· Regulation
- California’s Prop. 40 Could Be Blocked Despite Winning a Majority
The proposed levy of up to 5% would apply to eligible wealth valued on Dec. 31, 2026, with payment due in 2027.
· Regulation
- Coinbase Launches Midterms Dashboard for Election Trend Tracking
The tool lets users explore possible outcomes ahead of the Nov. 3 vote, as control of Congress may shape the timing and direction of U.S. digital-asset policy.
· Business
- Fairshake Network Holds More Than $95 Million as U.S. Midterms Near
Defend American Jobs has spent $46.6 million on media in Ohio, while Fairshake has outlined support for 32 House incumbents.
· Regulation
- Fairshake Names 32 House Candidates, Plans $6 Million for Six
Each of the six disclosed plans is $1 million. Allocations for the other 26 candidates have not been named.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Mobilizes 24 Chapters for 21 Election Races
The group said its advocates knocked on doors and called voters to support crypto-friendly candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
· Regulation
- Kristin Smith to Return as Interim CEO of Blockchain Association
Summer Mersinger is scheduled to step down Friday and is expected to remain with the organization through the end of 2026.
· Regulation
- White House Official Says U.S. Is Exploring More Bitcoin for Reserve
Patrick Witt said the administration is working to safeguard, account for and custody its Bitcoin assets before exploring additions.
· Regulation
- Malawi Central Bank Is Partner of Africa’s Bitcoin Conference
The conference will include a policy roundtable involving central bankers from at least six African countries.
· Regulation
- El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Near 7,800 BTC After Daily Buying
The government has bought Bitcoin every day and has not sold any holdings since 2022 despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund.
· Investing
- Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Gives More Than $22.5 Million to Politics
His current-cycle political spending involves cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, clean energy and taxes on the ultrawealthy.
· Regulation
- Greece Prepares 10% Tax on Crypto Capital Gains Above €500
A draft bill has entered public consultation and is expected to go before Parliament in November.
· Regulation
- IMF Clears El Salvador’s $1.4 Billion Program Reviews, Releases $139 Million
The approval included a waiver related to Bitcoin holdings and calls for greater transparency around public Bitcoin holdings.
· Regulation
- Fairshake Backs 32 House Candidates Who Supported CLARITY Act
The crypto-focused political action committee plans an initial $6 million in campaign spending split between three Republican and three Democratic candidates.
· Regulation
- Ramaswamy’s Ohio Campaign Launch Leaves Crypto Out of Its Agenda
His Feb. 24, 2025, launch emphasized taxes and education. The campaign website accepts crypto donations, while his 2024 presidential bid featured a crypto policy framework.
· Regulation
- Fairshake Plans $30 Million Campaign Against Sherrod Brown in Ohio
The crypto-backed super PAC moved after the Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Blockchain Association also announced a CEO transition next month.
· Regulation
- Trump Scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Oval Office Announcement Monday
The subject remains unconfirmed, and no crypto policy connection has been identified.
· Regulation
- Coinbase CEO Urges Voters to Weigh Crypto Positions Before Midterms
Brian Armstrong said crypto policy is not partisan and could influence whether the next generation of financial technology is developed in the United States.
· Regulation
- Blockchain Association Sets Kristin Smith as Interim CEO From Oct. 17
Summer Mersinger’s final day as CEO will be Oct. 16, and she will remain an adviser through Dec. 31.
· People
- U.S. Weighs Overseas Push for Dollar Stablecoins to Support Reserve Status
The proposal could use joint ventures with private companies to expand dollar stablecoin activity and increase demand for U.S. Treasuries.
· Regulation
- U.S. Law Enforcement Group Backs Updated Clarity Act as Crypto Rules Advance
A U.S. law enforcement advocacy group endorsed the revised Clarity Act, boosting momentum for federal crypto regulation focused on fraud prevention and compliance.
· Regulation
- Japan’s Web3 Shift Toward Stablecoins, Banks Signals Institutional Pivot
WebX Tokyo highlighted Japan’s shift toward regulated stablecoins, bank-led blockchain integration, and institutional adoption as core drivers of its evolving Web3 ecosystem.
· Insights & Views
- Hormuz Strait Closure, US Crypto Bill Push Stir Macro and Regulatory Uncertainty
Iran’s reported Hormuz Strait closure and a pending U.S. crypto framework vote highlight rising macro risk and regulatory uncertainty shaping global digital asset markets.
· Regulation
- Circle Gains U.S. Trust Bank Approval, Advancing Stablecoin Regulation Push
Circle secured U.S. trust bank approval, positioning USDC within regulated financial infrastructure as policymakers push forward stablecoin and crypto market rules.
· Regulation
- Circle Wins Federal Trust Bank Approval, Signaling Deeper US Stablecoin Oversight
Circle secured approval to operate as a federally regulated trust bank in the U.S., highlighting growing oversight of stablecoins and deeper integration with traditional finance.
· Regulation
- U.S. Senate Set to Unveil Bitcoin Clarity Act as ETF Inflows Rebound
The U.S. Senate is preparing to release the Bitcoin Clarity Act as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows resume, signaling potential improvement in regulatory certainty and institutional sentiment.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Tops $63,000 as U.S. Policy Uncertainty and Global Crypto Moves Converge
Bitcoin climbed above $63,000 as U.S. political scrutiny, pending crypto tax legislation, and global digital currency developments shaped market sentiment.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Drops Stablecoin Holding Cap, Sets £40 Billion Issuance Limit
The Bank of England removed personal holding limits and introduced a £40 billion issuance cap in new draft rules for systemic stablecoins, signaling a structured path toward regulated adoption in the UK.
· Regulation
- EU MiCA Deadline May Force Majority of Crypto Firms to Exit Market
The EU’s MiCA framework deadline on July 1, 2026 may force most crypto firms without CASP authorization to exit, with only about 17% of registered companies approved so far.
· Regulation
- US Crypto ‘Clarity’ Bill Near Passage as Fed Decision, Iran Talks Shape Market Outlook
Progress on a US crypto ‘Clarity’ bill alongside Federal Reserve policy signals and easing Iran tensions is shaping market sentiment and regulatory expectations for Bitcoin and digital assets.
· Regulation
- Ripple Pushes XRP Expansion as US Lawmakers Advance Crypto Clarity Bill
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urges clearer US crypto regulation as Congress debates the CLARITY Act while promoting AI tools to expand the XRP ecosystem.
· Regulation
- Treasury Signals Progress on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as U.S. Crypto Policy Advances
U.S. Treasury Secretary signals rapid progress on a strategic Bitcoin reserve and potential summer passage of the Clarity Act, highlighting a shift toward long-term crypto policy.
· Regulation
- South Korea Elections Put Crypto Policy to Test as Stablecoin, ETF Plans Advance
South Korea’s June 3 elections test President Lee Jae-myung’s crypto-friendly agenda, including stablecoins and ETFs, amid public distrust and regulatory concerns.
· Insights & Views
- US Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Reserve Bill With 20-Year Sale Restriction
U.S. lawmakers introduced the bipartisan ARMA bill to create a Treasury-managed Bitcoin reserve with a 20-year sales restriction, signaling a shift toward treating BTC as a strategic sovereign asset.
· Regulation
- Senate Crypto Bill Delay, $850M Binance Flows and Bitcoin Quantum Risk in Focus
U.S. Senate delays on a key crypto bill, $850 million in alleged Binance-linked flows, and new concerns over Bitcoin quantum vulnerability are shaping market sentiment.
· Regulation
- Senate Panel Advances Crypto Clarity Act, Signaling Momentum for Federal Framework
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act in a 15–9 vote, signaling growing bipartisan momentum toward a comprehensive federal crypto regulatory framework despite remaining legislative hurdles.
· Regulation
- U.S. CLARITY Act Signals Stablecoins’ Shift Into Core Financial Infrastructure, DBS Says
DBS says the U.S. CLARITY Act marks a structural turning point as stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure bridging traditional banking and onchain markets.
· Regulation
- CBDC and Stablecoin Debate in Korea Raises Concerns Over Digital Ownership Rights
Debate in South Korea highlights concerns that CBDCs and stablecoins could erode individual ownership rights if governance and design prioritize control over user autonomy.
· Insights & Views
- SEC, CFTC Align on Prediction Markets Oversight, Expanding Crypto Regulatory Risk
The SEC and CFTC are increasing coordination on prediction market oversight, signaling broader regulatory scrutiny for crypto-linked event contracts and emerging financial products.
· Regulation
- US Senate Pushes Fast-Track Crypto Market Structure Bill Toward July Deadline
Senator Bernie Moreno aims to fast-track a U.S. crypto market structure bill to President Trump by July as ETF inflows and institutional demand intensify pressure for regulatory clarity.
· Regulation