Tag: US
Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Crypto Regulations in New Report
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe White House’s Working Group on Digital Assets has released its delayed report on cryptocurrency regulation, proposing a structured approach to oversight.
PayPal Launches Low-Fee Crypto Checkout for Merchants
Reading time: < 1 minutePayPal is challenging traditional payment giants with a crypto checkout tool that charges 0.99% per transaction—less than half of Visa’s typical fees.
SEC Delays Trump-Backed Bitcoin ETF as Crypto Approvals Slow
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has postponed its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, backed by Donald Trump’s media company, extending the review period to mid-September.
Democratic Senators Demand Explanation from FHFA on Crypto Mortgage Policy
Reading time: < 1 minuteA coalition of US Senate Democrats has formally requested details from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding its consideration of cryptocurrency in mortgage underwriting.
Anchorage Digital to Issue First Regulated Onshore Stablecoin Under GENIUS Act
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a landmark development for crypto regulation, Anchorage Digital Bank will issue Ethena Labs’ USDtb—the first stablecoin engineered to comply with the GENIUS Act.
Senate Republicans Draft Crypto Bill, Eyeing House Collaboration
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a move toward regulatory clarity, Senate Banking Committee Republicans have proposed a digital asset market structure bill that may align with the House’s CLARITY Act, passed July 17.
SEC Grants Conditional Approval, Then Stays Bitwise ETF Conversion
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued—and then suspended—approval for Bitwise’s proposed ETF conversion, reflecting regulatory caution over crypto-based funds.
BitGo Joins Crypto IPO Wave with SEC Filing
Reading time: < 1 minuteCrypto custody giant BitGo is gearing up for a US IPO after confidentially filing an S-1 registration with regulators.
Banking Groups Urge OCC to Delay Crypto Firms’ Bank Charters
Reading time: < 1 minuteUS banking associations have asked the OCC to postpone decisions on crypto companies’ applications for national bank charters, citing unresolved policy concerns.
Crypto Bills Clear House in Last-Minute Push Before Summer Break
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe US House just greenlit three major crypto bills—CLARITY, GENIUS, and the Anti-CBDC Act—after weeks of back-and-forth over digital dollar concerns.
