US Crypto Regulation
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Crypto Trust Banks Face New Federal Rules and Hidden Dependencies
Federal trust-bank charters are reshaping crypto custody in the US but leave firms exposed to regulatory shifts and reliance on third-party banks for cash management
Hunter Biden Launches LAPTOP Memecoin With Political Burn Mechanism
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP memecoin will debut on Base with one billion tokens, airdrops for Biden's Substack subscribers and TRUMP token losers, and a supply burn or charity mechanism triggered by political and market outcomes
SEC Targets Blockchain Recordkeeping With Overhaul of Transfer Agent Rules
The SEC is moving to update transfer agent rules for the digital age, proposing new requirements for blockchain-based securities, electronic records, and risk management that could reshape how tokenized stocks are tracked and regulated in the US
CLARITY Act Set to Redraw Crypto Market Power in the United States
The CLARITY Act could overhaul how U.S. crypto businesses operate by shifting regulatory boundaries and compliance costs. Trading platforms, DeFi protocols, and token projects face new winners and losers as legal lines are redrawn.
Fed Stablecoin Plan Risks Double Counting Dollars in Money Supply
A Federal Reserve staff note warns that regulated stablecoins could inflate official US money supply figures unless new accounting methods address reserve overlap and cross-border activity
Kalshi hit with massive daily fines as Michigan blocks sports contracts
A Michigan court has imposed a $500000 daily penalty on Kalshi if it fails to block sports event contracts in the state with enforcement extending to intermediaries and geolocation providers as the regulatory battle over prediction markets intensifies
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Fed Policy and Inflation Data Diverge
Bitcoin traders are bracing for two pivotal U.S. economic events in September as the Federal Reserve's policy decision and a major inflation data revision threaten to disrupt rate cut bets and market sentiment
Supreme Court Showdown Looms Over State vs. Federal Crypto Betting Rules
A split between federal appeals courts has put the legality of prediction market sports bets in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, with New Jersey challenging the CFTC's authority over platforms like Kalshi
Hyperliquid Strategies Expands Chardan Equity Facility to $2.5 Billion
Hyperliquid Strategies has raised the cap on its Chardan Capital Markets equity facility to $2.5 billion, giving the company more room to issue new shares and potentially increase its HYPE token holdings
SEC Proposes Onchain Shareholder Records With Transfer Agent Oversight
The SEC is moving to let regulated transfer agents use public blockchains as official shareholder ledgers, opening the door for tokenized securities while keeping traditional identity checks and regulatory controls in place
Hyperliquid Eyes US Market With Kraken Parent's Bitnomial Exchange
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken's parent Payward to route crypto perpetual futures through Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated exchange, potentially opening access for US traders and testing new regulatory pathways for decentralized derivatives.
SEC and Senate Crypto Exemptions Set Up Diverging Paths for Token Sales
The SEC's $75 million crypto fundraising proposal and the Senate's CLARITY Act exemption differ on eligibility, investor limits, reporting, and resale rules, creating distinct legal routes for token issuers and buyers
Bitcoin-Backed Down Payments Arrive With New Mortgage Option
Better Mortgage and Coinbase now let U.S. homebuyers use up to $250,000 in Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment loan, sidestepping margin calls from price swings but exposing borrowers to liquidation if payments are missed
Insurance Giants Face Scrutiny Over Private Credit and Liquidity Risks
Major U.S. life insurers are under federal investigation after disclosing over $20B in related-party private credit holdings, raising new concerns about liquidity and valuation risks as private equity ownership in the sector grows
US Exchanges Face New Scrutiny Over Foreign Stablecoin Listings
Proposed Treasury rules under the GENIUS Act would require US crypto platforms to audit foreign stablecoin issuers or risk delisting, shifting compliance responsibility to exchanges and raising new hurdles for non-US stablecoins
SEC Crypto Fundraising Proposal Faces Key Feedback Before October Deadline
Crypto startups have until October 20 to influence a U.S. SEC proposal that could set new $5 million and $75 million fundraising exemptions, with early comments highlighting unresolved questions around eligibility, disclosure, and investor protections
SEC Crypto Custody Rule Advances to White House Review
The SEC has submitted its proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House, a move that could reshape how investment advisers and funds manage digital assets for U.S. clients
US State Banks Plan BankChain Blockchain Network for 2027 Launch
Thirty-nine US state banking associations are forming the BankChain Alliance to develop a nationwide blockchain network for tokenized deposits and on-chain payments, aiming for a 2027 rollout and inviting broad bank participation
Hyperliquid Pushes for Unified US Perpetuals Rules as Market Grows
The Hyperliquid Policy Center is urging the SEC and CFTC to create a single regulatory framework for perpetual contracts, as HIP-3 market volume surpasses $480 billion and legal pressure mounts from major exchanges.
Sphere 3D Faces Major Tariff Risk Over Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Sphere 3D could owe $2.2 million in U.S. tariffs on Bitcoin miners purchased in 2022, a sum that would consume most of its available cash. The company disputes the claim and says the final amount and timeline remain uncertain.
SEC Filings Raise Doubts Over GTA VI Solana Currency Claims
SEC-hosted documents suggest a Solana-based GTA VI currency called Sharkbux, but lack of corporate sign-off and on-chain evidence point to possible memecoin promotion rather than an official integration
US Bitcoin Perpetuals Go Live as SEC Fundraising Rules Stall
The CFTC has approved live Bitcoin perpetual contracts for US exchanges, but crypto project founders remain unable to raise funds publicly as the SEC's token fundraising rules remain only a proposal
Illinois Crypto Tax Law Faces Legal Pushback Over Monthly User Burden
Illinois's upcoming 0.2% digital asset tax could force crypto users to pay monthly on their total holdings if brokers fail to collect, as industry groups challenge the law's constitutionality in court
Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Admin Controls
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin allows privileged operators to move funds from frozen wallets, raising concerns about undisclosed contract powers and transparency gaps as the project seeks U.S. trust bank approval
CFTC Prepares Independent Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Faces Delay
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to draft its own crypto market regulations, signaling it may act without Congress if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains stalled in the Senate.
Bitcoin Rally Renews Focus on CLARITY Act and U.S. Crypto Rules
Bitcoin's surge past $75,000 and renewed ETF inflows have put the spotlight on the CLARITY Act, a proposed U.S. bill that could reshape digital asset regulation, platform registration, and institutional access if enacted
SEC Faces August Deadline on $123M Terra Investor Fund Plan
The SEC must finalize a plan by August 20 for distributing $123.1 million to investors affected by Terra's 2022 collapse, with eligibility, loss calculation, and payout procedures still to be determined
Citi to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody With Custody+ in 2026
Citigroup will introduce Bitcoin custody for institutional clients by late 2026, integrating crypto and traditional assets under its new Custody+ platform and expanding access to digital asset infrastructure.
Ripple CLO: Senate Vote Will Decide Fate of CLARITY Act
A pivotal Senate vote on September 15 will determine whether the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advances, with Ripple's legal chief warning that failure could drive hundreds of thousands of crypto jobs and billions in economic activity offshore.
Trump Presses Senate to Advance CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
President Trump is urging the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to resolve regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms and keep the U.S. competitive as the bill faces political hurdles and industry scrutiny.
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