The CLARITY Act debate has intensified after the Digital Chamber released a competing set of principles to challenge proposals backed by major U.S. banks. The blockchain trade association defended the current draft bill while signaling room for compromise on specific issues. The banking sector has pushed for tighter restrictions, particularly
The pro-crypto political action committee Protects Progress has committed $1.5 million to oppose Representative Al Green in Texas’ upcoming Democratic primary. The group targets Green over his voting record and public stance against major crypto legislation. Protect Progress operates as an affiliate of Fairshake, one of the largest crypto-focused super
Danske Bank has introduced cryptocurrency-related investment products to its trading platform, allowing customers to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum through exchange-traded products. The move comes from higher client demand and clearer regulations in Europe. Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking customers can invest in ETPs, which track both Bitcoin
A crypto-aligned super PAC affiliate plans to spend $5 million to support Barry Moore’s U.S. Senate campaign, according to reports. Defend American Jobs, linked to the prominent crypto PAC Fairshake, will launch a five-week advertising campaign featuring former President Donald Trump endorsing Moore. The ads will run on broadcast television
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller says the wave of excitement that swept through crypto markets after President Donald Trump’s election win has started to cool. Speaking at a conference on Monday, Waller explained that deeper links between crypto and traditional finance have changed market behavior and forced investors to reassess
A Chinese-language crypto guarantee service known as Xinbi processed nearly $17.9 billion in on-chain transaction volume despite platform bans and enforcement actions, according to a new report from TRM Labs. The findings show how parts of crypto-enabled laundering infrastructure continue to adapt rather than disappear under regulatory pressure. TRM Labs
The 2026 Budget for the Union in India retains the same tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, no exemptions or changes, and increases penalties for non-reporting of virtual digital assets. In the Finance Bill introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, new provisions under Section 509 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, are introduced.
Thailand is gearing up for a large-scale regulatory push to enhance institutional engagement with the world of digital assets, with its SEC finalizing regulations on crypto exchange-traded funds, crypto futures, and tokenized investment products. The move signals Thailand’s intent to position itself as a regional hub for regulated crypto finance,
Concerns about insider trading on prediction markets are rising again after a string of high-profile bets tied to geopolitical developments and fast-moving global events. As prediction platforms expand into mainstream political and macro markets, regulators and traders are questioning whether the sector can realistically prevent users with material non-public information
This follows a warning from the company, Coinbase, that any limitation on interest rates or reward schemes in relation to stablecoins in the United States could have the effect of giving China an advantage in the global competition in digital finance. This decision comes at a time when there are
