Bipartisan PACE Act Introduced To Expand Crypto Firms’ Access To Fed Payment Services

A new bipartisan bill introduced on Tuesday would give many fintech and crypto payment providers a clearer path to the US payment infrastructure.  The new measure, called the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act, is designed to create a national payments license that would streamline how qualified companies can access federal payment services, to… Continue reading Bipartisan PACE Act Introduced To Expand Crypto Firms’ Access To Fed Payment Services

Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’

Speaking at the World Liberty Forum in Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called for the United States to establish a clearly defined, rules-based framework governing how crypto markets operate. Goldman CEO Urges Clear Rules In an interview with CNBC, Solomon said it is essential that lawmakers take a long‑term view as they… Continue reading Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’

Coinbase CEO Claims Big Banks Are Aiming To ‘Kill Competition’ With Latest Crypto Market Bill Draft

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) recently retracted its support for the latest iteration of the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, just 24 hours before a crucial markup was scheduled.  This signals significant concerns about the bill’s alignment with the interests of cryptocurrency firms compared to traditional banking institutions, not only for the… Continue reading Coinbase CEO Claims Big Banks Are Aiming To ‘Kill Competition’ With Latest Crypto Market Bill Draft

Crypto Market Bill Draft Criticized For Allowing Continued Developer Prosecution

The recently released draft of the CLARITY Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at regulating the crypto market, has ignited a wave of criticism from supporters within the community.  Initially, the bill was meant to include protections for developers. However, expert commentary suggests that it opens the door to continued prosecution of developers and… Continue reading Crypto Market Bill Draft Criticized For Allowing Continued Developer Prosecution

New Hope For Crypto: Senators Introduce Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

In a major new development for the crypto industry, Senators Ron Wyden and Cynthia Lummis announced on Monday evening the introduction of a bipartisan, standalone version of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA).  This legislation aims to provide much-needed clarity for software developers and infrastructure providers in the blockchain space, particularly concerning their classification under… Continue reading New Hope For Crypto: Senators Introduce Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

New Crypto Tax Proposal: Bipartisan House Duo Pushes For Stablecoin Safe Harbor

In the wake of a significant shift in crypto regulation spurred by the new White House administration under President Donald Trump, lawmakers are working on a fresh tax framework aimed at providing clarity and a safe harbor for certain transactions involving stablecoins.  Proposed Crypto Tax Framework Representatives Max Miller from Ohio and Steven Horsford from… Continue reading New Crypto Tax Proposal: Bipartisan House Duo Pushes For Stablecoin Safe Harbor

Optimism Grows In Crypto Market Structure Bill After Wednesday’s Senate Banking Meeting

On Wednesday, a bipartisan meeting of the Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for discussions surrounding the anticipated crypto market structure bill.  Despite the absence of any markup hearings scheduled for this week, industry representatives and senators engaged in what many considered a productive dialogue regarding the evolving… Continue reading Optimism Grows In Crypto Market Structure Bill After Wednesday’s Senate Banking Meeting

Crypto Market Structure Talks: Senator Lummis Addresses Latest Legislation Plans

Senators engaged in bipartisan discussions regarding the anticipated crypto market structure bill met on Tuesday amid ongoing disagreements about the timing of a committee vote on the legislation.  According to a report from Politico, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a key negotiator for the Republican side, expressed optimism that a new draft of the bill could be… Continue reading Crypto Market Structure Talks: Senator Lummis Addresses Latest Legislation Plans

SEC Chair Sets Out Plans For Crypto Taxonomy To Define Digital Asset Classification

In recent statements made by Chair Paul Atkins, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a strategic plan targeted at giving much-needed clarity on the classification of crypto assets.  Howey Test And Token Taxonomy In Crypto  Atkins highlighted the forthcoming consideration of establishing a “token taxonomy” within the Commission, a structured framework rooted in… Continue reading SEC Chair Sets Out Plans For Crypto Taxonomy To Define Digital Asset Classification

Coinbase Vs. State Regulators: Crypto Exchange Fights Legal Fragmentation

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has made a significant appeal to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a wave of lawsuits aimed at its operations. The company is urging federal action to address what it describes as an “increasingly fragmented and hostile” regulatory landscape for the crypto market. Coinbase Urges Federal Action  In a recent letter,… Continue reading Coinbase Vs. State Regulators: Crypto Exchange Fights Legal Fragmentation