Regulation & Policy

The SEC placed digital asset regulation at the forefront of its draft strategic plan, signaling that crypto policy will be a key focus for the agency in the coming years. The proposal calls for a clearer regulatory framework as blockchain-based markets and tokenized financial products continue to

Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, along with Rep. Robert "Bobby" Scott, are pressing the Department of Labor to strike down a proposed rule that would open up 401(k) retirement plans to alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies. In a letter dated June 1 to Acting Secretary of Labor

According to The Block, on June 1, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, along with Rep. Robert Scott, pressed the Department of Labor to reject a proposed rule allowing cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans. In a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Keith

According to Bitcoin News, the Clarity Act was advanced by the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 with a 15-9 vote and has been added to the Senate legislative schedule as of June 1. The bill is now eligible to be scheduled for a full Senate floor vote, which is the next major procedural

FIFA introduced blockchain-based Right to Buy (RTB) digital assets on its FIFA Connect platform, built on the Avalanche blockchain, allowing fans to secure eligibility to purchase tickets for the upcoming World Cup. The initiative processed more than 60,000 transactions within days as demand grew, m

According to Foresight News, Trump recently endorsed Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Hilton, a former Fox News anchor, has advocated making California the world's crypto hub and secured backing from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. He proposes lowering barriers for

According to The Guardian, U.S. Democratic lawmakers opposed a Labor Department proposal on June 2 to expand 401(k) investment options to include high-risk crypto assets, citing concerns that $14.2 trillion in retirement savings could face volatile exposure and regulatory uncertainty. The lawmakers

According to @BSCNews, Kalshi filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify perpetual futures contracts on June 2, with the application covering 12 major cryptocurrencies including XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Stellar (XLM), Chainlink (LINK), Litecoin (LTC),

South African financial regulators have clarified that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not legal tender. Key Takeaways: On June 2, 2026, the SARB and FSCA declared that crypto assets and stablecoins are not legal tender. Wider adoption of crypto could risk NPS disruption and system stab

The US Senate returned from recess with the Digital Asset Clarity Act as the top legislative priority, featuring a provision that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency without explicit Congressional authorization. The Senate Banking Committee approved the

According to the Senate Banking Committee vote on May 30, the Digital Asset Clarity Act cleared the committee 15-9, explicitly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The provision removes the Fed as a potential competitor to private stablecoin iss

A federal court in Delaware dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase on May 29, 2026, ruling that the disputed blockchain patent was invalid under U.S. patent law. Judge Gregory B. Williams of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware determined that the 413

According to CNN, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee released a defense policy bill draft last week containing a provision prohibiting active-duty military personnel and Pentagon civilian employees from trading on prediction markets. The clause requires the Secretary of Defense to issue

Brazil's Central Bank, starting June 1, mandated that all cryptocurrency service providers applying for or renewing licenses must undergo independent financial audits. The audit scope includes anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) compliance, segregation of customer

U.S. lawmakers returned to Washington this week with a narrow four-week window to advance the CLARITY Act before the July 4 recess. The cryptocurrency industry has operated for years under regulatory uncertainty, with different agencies taking inconsistent approaches to digital asset oversight.

According to Whale Factor, lawmakers returned to Washington this week with a narrow window to advance the CLARITY Act, a major digital asset bill, before the July 4 recess. The cryptocurrency industry views the coming four weeks as critical; missing this deadline could delay the legislation until a

According to Bits.media, Brazil's Central Bank has mandated as of June 1 that virtual asset service providers must undergo independent financial audits before obtaining operating licenses. Auditors are required to review companies' financial conditions, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism fi

According to Coinpost, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) blockchain promotion caucus submitted a policy proposal to Finance Minister Katayama Sakatsuki on June 1, urging the inclusion of blockchain and Web3 in national strategy. The proposal covers tax reform, crypto ETFs, leverage trading

According to Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, on June 2, Hong Kong announced plans to establish a unified regulatory framework covering virtual asset trading, custody, investment advisory, and asset management services, requiring all relevant institutions to obtain licensing o