Regulation & Policy

Canada’s bill C-25 proposes bans of crypto donations and similar methods due to traceability and identity verification concerns. Law applies to parties, candidates, and third parties, with strict penalties and enforcement measures. Shift follows rising transparency concerns, moving from r

《Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act)》 focuses on stablecoin regulation. If it passes, it will have a major impact on DeFi protocols, especially by banning platforms from offering yield on stablecoins. This will cause returns to be re-concentrated in traditional financial institutions, shrinking the competitive space for crypto platforms. The report warns that multiple DeFi projects such as Uniswap and Aave may face stricter regulation, affecting trading volume and liquidity.

Peter Van Valkenburgh warns that without passing the CLARITY Act, future U.S. administrations may impose strict regulations on crypto. He emphasizes the need for statutory protections to prevent reliance on political climates, as current agreements stall in Congress.

The pro-XRP attorney John Deaton has concurred with recent remarks by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the United States cannot afford another Gary Gensler experience. He was the former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a tweet explaining his opinion, Deaton insisted t

Pierre Rochard warns that the U.S. regulatory approach to Bitcoin in the Basel III revision lacks clarity. He emphasizes the need for transparent criteria and data for banks to manage Bitcoin risks, cautioning that ambiguity may hinder financial innovation and compliance.

The prospects of the "Clarity Act" are unclear, which may lead the SEC to reconsider cryptocurrencies as securities, increasing legal risks. Industry insiders warn that short-termism and conflicting interests may delay the passage of the bill, impacting the legal status of mainstream assets. Cryptocurrency lobbying groups are prepared to address regulatory risks, calling for unity to ensure the long-term safety of the industry.

Strategy company founder Michael Saylor compared his stock STRC to a money market fund on CNBC, drawing attention. STRC has a dividend of up to 11.5%, but it is not a true money market fund and carries high risks. Despite the SEC stating that its risks are significant, Saylor still attracts a large number of retail investors, and analysts remind that caution is needed to distinguish between them.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that negotiations for the Clarity Act are progressing smoothly and an agreement is expected to be reached soon. He emphasized that the U.S. should pass the bill as soon as possible to solidify its status as a cryptocurrency hub and noted that the use of stablecoins will facilitate the integration of traditional finance with the crypto industry.

The "CLARITY Act" is an important piece of legislation promoted by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, aimed at providing clear legal protections for DeFi developers and reducing regulatory uncertainty. The bill plans to clarify the regulatory scope of the SEC and CFTC, promote innovation, and attract projects to develop in the United States. The bill is currently still in progress, with a specific implementation timeline yet to be determined.

Democratic Party Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to the Department of Commerce, urging it to investigate the bitcoin mining company Bitmain’s mining rig transactions and their potential threats to national security, amid concerns that the U.S. government is conducting a security review of the company and worries about possible espionage activities. American Bitcoin, owned by the Trump family, purchased 16,000 mining rigs, and Warren questioned the conflict of interest that could influence decision-making.

Canada’s federal government has proposed a total ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing concerns that foreign entities could exploit the technology to interfere in elections. Known as the Strong and Free Elections Act, the bill was introduced on Thursday and proposes to

Coin Center Executive Director Van Valkenburgh warned that if the CLARITY Act fails to pass, the U.S. government may crack down on cryptocurrency in the absence of clear rules. He emphasized that the current administration's friendly stance has no legal binding, and the lack of legislative protection will increase the legal risks faced by the industry, criticizing operators for focusing only on short-term gains. The bill is stalled in the Senate, mainly due to conflicts of interest between the banking sector and crypto companies.

Bitcoin prices remain weak, around $66,380 on March 30. The U.S. Kalshi prediction market is facing lawsuits, and Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency political donations entirely to reduce election risks. U.S. stocks have plummeted, with significant declines in tech stocks. Concerns over war and inflation have led to investor pessimism, and future attention must be paid to U.S. stock trends.

Peter Van Valkenburgh warns that not passing the CLARITY Act could lead to dangerous precedents for future U.S. administrations, risking increased restrictions on the cryptocurrency industry. He emphasizes the need for sustainable legal protections to prevent arbitrary enforcement and instability in the crypto ecosystem.

Kalshi is facing another state-level lawsuit after the state of Washington on Friday filed allegations that the prediction market operator violated state gambling laws with its products. The Washington Attorney General’s complaint cites the Pacific Northwest state’s existing ban on online gambling

Industry representatives recently reviewed the crypto market structure bill's proposed yield language, prompting mixed reactions. The legislation is set to progress with a markup anticipated in April, though concerns about its implications persist.

Canada’s federal government has moved to ban cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns, shutting down a fundraising channel that appears to have seen little to no real-world use in the country's previous elections. Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, introduced March 26, would

In brief California public officials are banned via executive order from using inside information to make money on prediction markets. The ban extends to state officials and appointees using information to help others from profiting, as well. The order follows continued scrutiny from

The Clarity Act's proposed stablecoin rules may hinder decentralized finance (DeFi) by banning yield on stablecoin balances, re-centralizing yield to traditional financial institutions. This could reduce competition and impact DeFi platforms, while benefiting infrastructure players like Circle.

During Trump’s tenure, traders made precise moves ahead of his major policy announcements and could have profited millions of dollars. Legal experts say these trades look suspicious and should be investigated for information leaks to protect market fairness.