Crypto Regulations news and trends

CFTC Readies Own Crypto Market Rules as Congress Stalls CLARITY Act
Cryptocurrency // August 20, 2026

If Congress doesn’t pass the CLARITY Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will use its existing authorities to begin establishing a crypto asset market regime, CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig said Thursday (Aug. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

SEC Proposes Rules to Streamline Capital Formation for Digital Asset Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that it said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release would create a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2026

With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

EU Reconsiders MiCA Regulation as Crypto Evolves
Cryptocurrency // May 20, 2026

European regulators want to know if their 2024 cryptocurrency regulations still apply to the 2026 crypto landscape. 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...

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Stablecoins Push to Go Mainstream Amid Crypto Renaissance

April 23, 2025
This isn’t last week’s crypto landscape. And it’s far shake from last year’s, too. 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, you agree to receive marketing […]

Making Sense of Trump’s CBDC Ban and Crypto Stockpile Order

January 24, 2025
Nearly a week into his presidency, and Donald Trump has yet to mention bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges

August 12, 2024
Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Ripple’s Cross-Border Business Could Be Collateral Damage in SEC Suit

August 09, 2024
One of the longest running legal cases impacting crypto’s regulatory future is potentially nearing resolution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Senate Republicans Push Updated Crypto Bill as Clock Winds Down

September 10, 2026
Republican lawmakers circulated a new version of the Clarity Act on Thursday (Sept. 10), ahead of the Senate’s return from its recess next week, CoinDesk reported Thursday. 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 […]

CFTC Readies Own Crypto Market Rules as Congress Stalls CLARITY Act

August 20, 2026
If Congress doesn’t pass the CLARITY Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will use its existing authorities to begin establishing a crypto asset market regime, CFTC Chairman Michael S....

SEC Proposes Rules to Streamline Capital Formation for Digital Asset Entrepreneurs

August 18, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that it said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release would create a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto...

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess

July 17, 2026
With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story...