Clarity Act crypto regulation legislation 2026
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Blockchain.com seeks US approval for prediction markets and crypto derivatives
Kalshi and Polymarket have launched perpetual futures for U.S. and international customers, respectively.
Blockchain.com asks to be registered as a futures commission merchant.
Blockchain.com is asking the CFTC to designate it a futures exchange by receiving a designated contract market license.
US market regulator proposes easing rules for funds and advisers to hold crypto
The proposed rules would establish a framework governing how registered investment advisers, investment companies, and business development companies hold custody of crypto assets.
Under the proposed rules, state trust companies could serve as custodians for crypto assets belonging to clients and regulated funds.
Bitcoin has rebounded over 40% from its July low.
US regulators rush to write crypto rulebook after Clarity Act stalls in Senate
The Clarity Act stalled in the Senate.
Caroline Pham served as acting CFTC chair from the day President Trump took office for his second term until December.
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general sent a letter on September 14 urging the Senate Banking Committee to oppose the Clarity Act.
SEC clears path for tokenized stocks
Needham analyst John Todaro initiated coverage of Securitize with a buy rating.
Securitize holds roughly 9% of the tokenized market by assets under management, according to Needham Securities.
Securitize has launched funds with BlackRock, Apollo, and KKR, and has infrastructure partnerships with Computershare and NYSE, according to Needham analyst John Todaro.
“Instead, it is allowing the market to evolve, monitoring its development, and using that insight to inform a nimbler and future-ready regulatory framework. ... Critically, this interim measure must be followed by durable rulemaking to ensure that onchain markets remain a viable pathway as our capital markets continue to evolve.”
Sen. Warren to criticize Clarity Act on Senate floor ahead of preliminary vote
The new ethics provision would allow state attorneys general to enforce the ethics provision, which would bar the U.S. president and other senior government officials from issuing digital assets.
White House spokesperson Liz Huston said Congress must pass the Clarity Act so the U.S. can stay ahead of foreign competitors and lead the world in innovation.
GOP leaders of the crypto bill released updated legislative language late Sunday that they said includes new ethics provisions Democrats sought.
Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans on Clarity Act provisions
Senator Cynthia Lummis said Democrats kept asking for more concessions but that the bill was ready to be put up for a vote.
The procedural vote on Tuesday requires 60 senators.
Politico first reported that the Democratic counteroffer was made.
Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act crypto bill fails
The cloture vote attracted 50 votes for and 49 against, short of the 60 votes needed to advance.
Sen. Ruben Gallego said the compromise on ethics would have brought many Democratic votes.
Republican leaders released a revised version of the bill on Sunday adding new ethics restrictions.
US Senate crypto bill collapses
Trump called himself a 'crypto president' while courting crypto industry cash on the 2024 campaign trail.
President Trump has earned more than $1.4 billion from his family's crypto ventures.
Senator Thom Tillis switched his vote from yes to no to preserve his ability to bring the measure back for reconsideration.
Clarity Act faces Senate vote as crypto industry pushes bill
Republican leaders released an updated version of the bill late Sunday, which they described as their final offer to meet Democratic demands.
Coinbase struck an agreement with financial services provider Moov to grant community banks access to stablecoin capabilities.
Sixty votes are needed in the Senate to approve the measure.