Crypto Regulation news and trends

Senators Say CLARITY Act Impasse Closer to Breaking
Cryptocurrency // March 22, 2026

Lawmakers have reportedly made some progress on the cryptocurrency-focused CLARITY Act after weeks of impasse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Bitcoin Depot’s ATMs Face Compliance-Related Ban in Connecticut
Cryptocurrency // March 18, 2026

The world’s largest bitcoin ATM operator has been temporarily barred from conducting business in Connecticut. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

SEC and CFTC End Era of Crypto Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency // March 17, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) provided greater clarity about their respective rules around crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

New Treasury Report Pushes AI, Digital Identity to Strengthen Crypto Oversight
Cryptocurrency // March 09, 2026

The U.S. Treasury thinks that the current problem with crypto is its opacity, not its existence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
New SEC Guidance Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Cash Status

February 23, 2026
For banks, broker-dealers, and clearing firms, the primary obstacle to engaging with crypto has rarely been philosophical skepticism. It has instead been the 800-pound-gorilla in the room made up of the balance-sheet frictions digital assets bring with them, and the many regulatory pitfalls still surrounding the crypto industry particularly in the U.S. Get the Full […]

While US Debates Stablecoin Yield, Europe and Asia Set Clearer Rules

February 02, 2026
Are stablecoins digital cash, a narrow bank, a money market fund, or some new hybrid altogether? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate

January 15, 2026
Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Compliance Is Crypto’s New Cost of Doing Business

January 02, 2026
The cryptocurrency industry is turning over a new leaf in the New Year. And this new leaf comes with new laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Brazil Finance Chief Delays Controversial Crypto Tax as Election Nears

March 23, 2026
Brazil’s new finance minister, Dario Durigan, plans to postpone new rules on crypto taxation, Reuters reported Friday (March 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Senators Say CLARITY Act Impasse Closer to Breaking

March 22, 2026
Lawmakers have reportedly made some progress on the cryptocurrency-focused CLARITY Act after weeks of impasse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bitcoin Depot’s ATMs Face Compliance-Related Ban in Connecticut

March 18, 2026
The world’s largest bitcoin ATM operator has been temporarily barred from conducting business in Connecticut. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

SEC and CFTC End Era of Crypto Uncertainty

March 17, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) provided greater clarity about their respective rules around crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...