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Democratic Opposition Threatens Clarity Act as Senate Vote Looms
The Clarity Act faces Democratic opposition centered on President Trump's cryptocurrency holdings. With a Senate vote expected within weeks, the legislative push for comprehensive digital asset regulation is caught between partisan divisions.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·11h agoTrump and Lummis Push CLARITY Act Before August Recess
President Trump has called on the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Congress's August 2026 recess, framing crypto regulation as essential to U.S. competitiveness against China and AI leadership. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is actively pushing for passage before the deadline.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·12h agoChina Escalates Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown With Proactive Investigation Push
Chinese prosecutors are shifting from reactive to proactive enforcement against cryptocurrency money laundering, signaling a significant escalation in Beijing's hardline stance on digital assets. The move could reshape global regulatory frameworks.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·13h agoTrump Escalates Push for CLARITY Act as China Competition Looms
President Trump escalated pressure on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act on July 13, warning that failure to establish clear cryptocurrency rules would cede innovation leadership to China. The bill faces political hurdles despite bipartisan support.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·15h agoTrump Administration Pushes Senate on Clarity Act Amid Ethics Dispute
President Trump and White House officials are actively lobbying the Senate to advance the Clarity Act, even as ethics concerns threaten to complicate passage. The push signals the administration's determination to deliver on pro-crypto policy promises despite mounting obstacles.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·16h agoPakistan's Crypto Regulator Seeks Dialogue with Islamic Scholars Over Shariah Ruling
Pakistan's virtual assets regulator is attempting to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency innovation and Islamic law compliance after a Shariah ruling declared digital asset payments impermissible. The PVARA has initiated dialogue with Islamic scholars, signaling a pragmatic approach to...
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·YesterdayThailand's Central Bank and SEC Launch Joint USDT Audit
Thailand's Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission have launched a coordinated audit of USDT transactions as part of a broader regulatory push to combat grey money flows. The initiative coincides with new cash deposit rules requiring anyone depositing 5 million baht...
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·YesterdayDOJ Moves to Drop Charges Against BitClub Alleged Fraudster in $722M Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, accused of orchestrating BitClub, one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud schemes in American history. The decision marks a significant reversal from the original indictment.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jul 11, 2026Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's $1.2B Crypto Profits
Five Senate Democrats are calling for committee hearings to investigate whether President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings and reported $1.2 billion in annual profits are influencing his administration's crypto policy, particularly regarding funding from UAE-linked entities.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 10, 2026Circle Wins OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on July 10, 2026 to operate as a national trust bank. The bank, called First National Digital Currency Bank, marks the first time a crypto stablecoin company has secured such a...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 10, 2026Avalanche Treasury Firm AVAX One Regains NASDAQ Compliance After Reverse Stock Split
AVAX One, the publicly-traded treasury firm managing the native AVAX token for the Avalanche blockchain, has restored its NASDAQ listing compliance through a reverse stock split.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 9, 2026Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Steps Down After Six Years
Paul Grewal is stepping down as Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer effective July 31, 2026, concluding a six-year tenure. Molly Abraham will assume the role of General Counsel, while Grewal transitions to an advisory position.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 9, 2026Senate Pushes New Clarity Act Draft as July Window Narrows
Senate negotiators are preparing a fresh draft of the Clarity Act, legislation aimed at establishing clearer regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrency market structure, with sources indicating the new version could arrive as soon as the week of July 14.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 9, 2026Sony Bank Wins OCC Conditional Approval for Stablecoin
Sony Bank has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Connectia Trust, a national trust bank subsidiary designed to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin. The approval, disclosed July 7, marks the first time a major Japanese multinational has...
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jul 9, 2026Summer.fi Hacker Launders $1M+ Through Tornado Cash After $6M Exploit
Summer.fi, a DeFi protocol focused on yield farming and lending, suffered a $6 million exploit this week. The attacker has already begun moving stolen funds through Tornado Cash, a privacy mixer that obscures transaction trails on the blockchain, complicating recovery efforts.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 9, 2026Wisconsin Files Criminal Complaint Against Circle Over USDC Recovery Refusal
Wisconsin has filed a criminal complaint against Circle for refusing to assist in recovering USDC tokens obtained through fraud. The case could establish legal precedent requiring stablecoin issuers to participate in asset recovery efforts, reshaping industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 9, 2026Phantom and Hyperliquid Push CFTC to Distinguish Onchain Protocols from Brokers
Phantom wallet and the Hyperliquid Policy Center have jointly submitted comments to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission urging regulators to stop applying traditional broker and exchange rules to decentralized onchain protocols.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 9, 2026Hong Kong Regulator Mandates Phishing-Resistant Logins for Crypto Platforms
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has ordered crypto platforms to deploy phishing-resistant login methods within 12 months, marking a shift toward stronger operational security standards in the region's digital asset industry.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 9, 2026Google Bans Prediction Market Extensions from Chrome Web Store in August 2026
Google is removing all Chrome extensions that facilitate real-money prediction market trades from its Web Store effective August 1, 2026. The ban is part of updated Chrome Web Store policies enforcing stricter data privacy and AI safety requirements, adding pressure on platforms like Polymarket...
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jul 9, 2026Senator Wyden Pushes Senate Leaders to Preserve Developer Protections in CLARITY Act
Senator Ron Wyden is urging Senate leadership to maintain developer protections within the CLARITY Act ahead of a floor vote, signaling a critical moment for blockchain regulatory clarity in Congress.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 9, 2026DOJ Warns Prosecutors of Reduced Binance Cooperation in Crypto Cases
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued an internal memo alerting prosecutors to expect diminished cooperation from Binance in cryptocurrency investigations, marking a potential fracture in the working relationship that followed Binance's 2023 settlement with federal authorities.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jul 8, 2026CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act 'So Close' to Passage Before August Recess
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the crypto market-structure bill known as the Clarity Act is "so close" to passage, urging Congress to vote before lawmakers leave for their August recess. The statement signals that a major piece of crypto legislation could finally clear both chambers within the...
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 8, 2026AscendEX Shuts Down Operations, Freezes Withdrawals Over EU MiCA Compliance
AscendEX ceased operations effective July 1, 2026, citing compliance challenges with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The exchange froze automated withdrawals on July 6, moving all withdrawal requests to manual review.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 8, 2026Citadel Abandons US Lawsuit Against Portofino, Pivots to UK Bankruptcy
Citadel Securities has dropped its US lawsuit against crypto startup Portofino and is now pursuing a bankruptcy order against the firm's founder in UK courts, signaling a strategic shift in how traditional finance entities pursue disputes with crypto firms.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 8, 2026