DeFi regulation

CLARITY Act

2026-07-23 05:55:14

Senator Tillis Pushes CLARITY Act to Markup After May Recess

Senator Thom Tillis plans to bring the CLARITY Act to committee markup after the May recess, with stablecoin yield concerns largely resolved and focus shifting to developer protections and DeFi rules.

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DeFi regulati

2026-07-23 01:50:15

Citadel Pushes for Stricter DeFi Oversight, Blockchain Association Fires Back: Don't Label Protocol Developers as Brokers

Citadel Securities urges the SEC to tighten DeFi regulation; the Blockchain Association objects, arguing DeFi developers shouldn't be classified as brokers. SEC Chair Atkins proposes an 'innovation exemption' sandbox.

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CLARITY Act

2026-06-29 15:30:10

White House to Hold Talks with Law Enforcement to Clarify Crypto Regulation and Push CLARITY Act Forward

The White House is set to meet with law enforcement representatives who oppose certain provisions of the CLARITY Act, aiming to resolve differences over combating illegal finance. Section 604, which protects software developers without control over tools from being classified as money transmitters, has drawn pushback from groups like the National Sheriffs' Association over concerns of blanket exemptions for mixers and DeFi. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt has held multiple meetings with opponents, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune weighs a floor vote in weeks. The bill requires 60 votes to pass, with debates continuing over BRCA clauses, CFTC staffing, and ethics rules on crypto holdings by senior officials.

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CLARITY Act

2026-06-29 15:30:10

White House Pushes CLARITY Act: Talks with Law Enforcement Over Section 604 Dispute

The White House is set to meet with law enforcement groups that oppose certain provisions of the CLARITY Act, with the main dispute centering on Section 604. This section aims to ensure that software developers who do not intentionally control tools are not classified as "money transmitters," thereby protecting decentralized finance (DeFi) developers from legal liability. Groups such as the National Sheriffs' Association have opposed blanket exemptions for mixers, tumblers, and DeFi projects. White House crypto czar Patrick Witt has held multiple talks with opponents, including law enforcement officials and Wall Street bankers. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering a floor vote in the coming weeks, while Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has called for a vote on crypto market structure legislation in July. The bill requires 60 votes to pass, and discussions continue over BRCA provisions, CFTC staffing, and ethics rules barring senior officials from holding crypto assets.

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Hyperliquid

2026-06-26 09:07:06

Hyperliquid Responds to Inclusion in Singapore MAS Investor Alert List: Emphasizes Permissionless Nature and User Self-Custody

On June 26, 2026, Hyperliquid issued an official response via its X platform addressing its inclusion in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Investor Alert List (IAL). The protocol clarified that being added to the IAL does not constitute a ban, enforcement action, or violation determination, but is merely a list of entities that could be misperceived as holding an MAS license or being regulated by MAS. Hyperliquid noted that multiple major centralized exchanges and DeFi protocols have previously been placed on the same list, indicating this is not a targeted action. As a permissionless infrastructure, Hyperliquid has never claimed to possess an MAS license or obtained authorization from the regulator. The core protocol remains unchanged; users continue to maintain full self-custody of their assets, and all trades are settled transparently on-chain. Hyperliquid reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with global regulators and institutions to support the creation of clear, well-designed on-chain financial regulatory frameworks.

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