Russia advances crypto bill that could pave way for criminal penalties

In recent developments, russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and 2027. Looking…

Crypto Regulation Heats Up As Coinbase CEO Supports CLARITY Act

In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency handed Coinbase a national bank trust charter last week — a major regulatory win that came as the crypto…

Senate bill to target sports betting ban on prediction markets: WSJ

In recent developments, a bipartisan Senate bill would reportedly ban sports betting and casino-style contracts on prediction markets. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are evaluating…

Kentucky Senate Urged to Strip Hardware Wallet Provision From Crypto Bill

In recent developments, a crypto kiosk bill in Kentucky includes language that could effectively outlaw self-custody, drawing industry backlash. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity flows,…

Australia’s Digital Asset Bill Gains Momentum With Senate Committee Approval

In recent developments, australia just looked at crypto chaos, sighed, and decided it would rather regulate the circus than keep pretending it’s not in town. Australia Eyes Regulated Crypto Future…

‘We are so close this time‘ — Senator Lummis on market structure bill

In recent developments, the Wyoming Republican said that the main issue holding up passage of the bill was stablecoin yield, while adding that she believed a provision on DeFi had…

Key US senator eyes breakthrough for stalled crypto bill this week

In recent developments, the Senate Banking Committee has been looking to advance its crypto market structure bill since postponing a markup in January. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

No deal yet with Dems on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms

In recent developments, the US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next…

Crypto bill could be delayed as Senate focuses on affordability: Report

In recent developments, the Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports. Looking closer,…

US Senate Agriculture Committee to release updated market structure bill

In recent developments, the committee released a draft bill in November proposing a regulatory framework, but some lawmakers still have concerns about provisions on DeFi, ethics and stablecoins. Looking closer,…