Regulation News
Circle Shares Plunge 18% on CLARITY Act Draft Threatening Stablecoin Rewards
Circle stock fell as much as 22% on March 24 after a new CLARITY Act draft proposed barring rewards on passive stablecoin balances, threatening a key USDC growth driver.
SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Interpretation on Crypto Securities Law
The SEC released a landmark joint interpretation with the CFTC clarifying how existing US securities laws apply to crypto assets, a step toward reducing years of regulatory ambiguity.
Tether Commits to First Full Independent Reserve Audit
Tether confirmed on March 24 that it had engaged a Big Four accounting firm for its first full independent financial statement audit, moving beyond periodic attestations.
Stablecoin Market on Pace to Top $1 Trillion in 2026
Crypto ETF issuer 21Shares projects the stablecoin market could triple to exceed $1 trillion in 2026, supported by the GENIUS Act and growing institutional settlement demand.
Trump's Tariff Announcement Deepens Crypto Selloff
A 15% global tariff announced by President Trump in late February pushed inflation expectations higher and took further rate cuts off the table, deepening crypto's decline.
Hong Kong Grants First New Crypto Exchange License Since 2025
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission licensed Victory Fintech (VDX) as a virtual asset trading platform, its first new approval since June 2025.
SEC Issues New Stablecoin Broker-Dealer Guidance
The SEC's Division of Trading and Markets released new guidance clarifying how payment stablecoins should be treated under broker-dealer net capital rules.
Poland Vetoes MiCA Implementation Bill for the Second Time
Poland's President vetoed the Crypto-Assets Market Act for a second time on February 12, citing concerns over domain-blocking provisions and legislative complexity.
Trump's Fed Chair Pick Sparks Crypto Risk-Off Selloff
President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair triggered a broad selloff across crypto and other speculative assets.