Regulations

The House of Representatives adjourned a week ahead of schedule on July 24, initiating its August recess early and effectively halting all floor activity until after Labor Day.Speaker Mike Johnson announced the break during a floor…

The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems. The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger…

Citadel Securities has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to proceed cautiously with any initiatives that would accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities, warning that a hasty approach could disrupt existing capital…

A group of US senators has introduced a discussion draft of a new bill that would establish clearer regulations for the country’s digital asset industry.On July 22, Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno…

Polymarket acquired the holding company behind QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC for $112 million, securing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange and clearinghouse.According to the July 21 announcement, the movement…

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on July 21 that the agency has “stated informally more than formally” that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, but deciding whether to hold the token in…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Brian Quintenz, as lawmakers weigh a broader shift in crypto regulation that could dramatically expand…

President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, pledging that the measure will secure “global dominance” in crypto technology.The legislation gives the US its first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins. Trump…

JPMorgan’s latest research indicates that international regulators are more inclined to support tokenized deposits, particularly those that preserve the existing structure and stability of fiat-based banking systems, The Block reported on…

The House passed the GENIUS Act in a 307‑122 vote and sent the bill to President Donald Trump, who plans to sign it at a White House ceremony tomorrow, according to Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn. The 307‑122 tally showed that more…