Digital Asset Bill

Policy Regula

2026-08-15 13:12:31

Mastercard’s $1.8 billion crypto transactions and U.S. digital asset bill talks draw focus this week

Crypto markets are moving deeper into a more regulated and institutional phase, with U.S. lawmakers discussing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act while regulators work on related rulemaking at the same time. One of the week’s main talking points is Mastercard’s $1.8 billion in crypto transactions. Bitcoin is also sending mixed signals: major corporate holders and mining firms are selling BTC, while large wallets and hedge funds are adding to long positions. At the same time, Wall Street is expanding its involvement in selected crypto products and infrastructure. The market pullback is also pushing weaker projects, exchanges, and tokenization businesses to exit or restructure. The report was cited by CoinDesk.

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US Senate

2026-07-24 00:40:16

US Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Heads for 13-11 Committee Split Vote

A US Senate digital asset market structure bill is expected to clear committee on a 13-11 party-line vote, with disputes centered on DeFi rules and ethics restrictions for government officials.

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crypto regula

2026-07-23 19:50:15

US Senate Unveils Crypto Market Structure Draft: CLARITY Act of 2026

The US Senate's Banking Committee released the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2026, splitting SEC and CFTC oversight, allowing stablecoin interest, and blocking CBDC monetary policy use. Markup vote set for Jan 15.

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Australia

2026-07-09 01:42:33

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Crypto Exchanges

Australia passed landmark legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses, aiming to enhance transparency and investor protection. Non-compliance leads to severe penalties.

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Australia

2026-07-08 20:24:18

Australia's Digital Asset Bill Clears Senate Committee, Paving Way for Landmark Crypto Regulation

The Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee has approved the Digital Assets Framework Bill 2025 without amendments, requiring crypto platforms to obtain an AFSL. The bill aims to bring regulatory clarity and attract institutional investment, with full implementation expected by 2027.

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Donald Trump

2026-07-03 16:57:26

Trump Says There Is ‘Nothing Wrong’ With More Than $1 Billion in Crypto Earnings While in Office

US President Donald Trump disclosed that he earned more than $1 billion from crypto-related ventures while serving in office, with the headline figure cited by Cointelegraph reaching $1.4 billion. The disclosure comes at a highly sensitive moment for US digital asset policy: Congress is debating a digital asset market structure bill, while separate legislation aimed at banning a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, is reportedly awaiting the president’s signature. The timing has intensified scrutiny over the boundary between public office, private crypto interests and policymaking authority. For market participants, the significance lies less in immediate price action and more in governance, disclosure standards and the credibility of future US crypto regulation. The report highlights how personal exposure to the sector by senior policymakers can become a material issue when legislation affecting the industry is actively under consideration.

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