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After months of legislative gridlock, a significant breakthrough has emerged from Washington: the White House and key Senators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on crucial stablecoin yield rules. This development could finally clear the path for the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market-structure bill that has been stalled in the Senate Banking Committee since…

The CLARITY Act could become the first full U.S. federal market structure law for digital assets. As of mid-2026, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 has passed the House and cleared a key Senate Banking Committee vote, but it has not yet become law. That distinction matters. Its impact on crypto exchanges, token…

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence will hold a hearing in New York’s financial district on Friday, July 17, to examine the CLARITY Act and its potential impact on federal cryptocurrency regulation.

The dual banking system is a cornerstone of U.S. financial regulation, allowing banks to choose a charter under either federal or state authority. For stablecoins, the Treasury’s rule extends this concept by requiring issuers to satisfy the requirements of both levels of government. In accordance with the proposal, stablecoin issuers must obtain registration from a…

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the decision to stop the fast-track move was necessary. “As I’ve said repeatedly, we do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to 24/7 trading,” Selig stated. Selig also said the CFTC “encourages exchanges to work with agency staff to address potential legal issues before seeking to list novel contracts.” CME had…