July. A month often associated with fireworks, freedom and… well, perhaps a regulatory shackle for crypto in the U.S. We hear that the GENIUS Act will arrive soon, followed by the CLARITY Act, offering regulatory certainty and legal clarity. But are they? Are we as a nation and a field...
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in the United States is on the cusp of a dramatic shift. July promises to be a key month for ensuring these changes. Youth and U.S. stablecoins Two important legislative frameworks are poised to move forward—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act...
We have unprecedented opportunity to establish a responsible regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. And with U.S. lawmakers already under pressure to hash out comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation before September 30, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This deadline is about more than just reaching a given date. It’s an integral component of our...
The United States is at a precarious crossroads in the regulation of digital assets. Senator Cynthia Lummis has been one of the loudest congressional proponents for bringing greater regulatory clarity to the burgeoning asset class. She has repeatedly urged Congress to pass their bipartisan crypto market structure bill as soon...
European governments are hoping to position Europe as the new global crypto hub. Its transparent regulatory framework attracts both investors and platforms, while the U.S. continues to struggle with legal ambiguity. The implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework in Europe has led to a surge in digital...
Circle Internet Financial went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a SPAC merger on June 5, 2025. It was a dramatic moment in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. Trading under the ticker symbol “CRCL,” the company skyrocketed 124% on its IPO day, turning the SPAC craze...
The United States has been a contentious ground zero for the future of cryptocurrency regulation. The digital asset market is moving at warp speed. Yet this pace of change has rendered the need for clear and comprehensive rules more pressing than ever. Fortunately, two big pieces of legislation are still...
The U.K.’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has promised a “radical action plan.” She has the goal of reducing the total regulatory cost to businesses by 25% while inadvertently igniting economic growth along the way. Fighting crypto crime In the United States, Senate Democrats are urging the Trump administration...
