Legislation

South Korea

2026-08-24 09:26:50

South Korea speeds up digital asset framework bill, targets passage this fall

South Korea is moving faster on its Digital Asset Framework Bill, according to comments cited by Techub News. Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byung-hwan said the government will accelerate consultations on the bill in response to lawmakers calling for it to be completed this fall. The measure is intended to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The update points to a tighter legislative timetable as authorities and lawmakers work on rules for the sector. No additional details on the consultation schedule or the bill’s specific provisions were disclosed in the source material.

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SEC

2026-08-14 00:17:34

SEC Cancels 'Regulation Crypto' Meeting Amid Scheduling Issues

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday evening that its scheduled "Regulation Crypto" rulemaking meeting, set for August 15, has been canceled due to "unforeseen scheduling issues." A new date has not been announced. The rule is seen as the SEC's first major rulemaking attempt in the digital asset space, designed to offer a limited exemption framework for crypto securities offerings, allowing issuers to move forward without triggering full registration requirements and eventually exit SEC oversight. SEC Chair Paul Atkins had previously listed this rulemaking as a core part of his digital asset regulatory agenda. The industry had also hoped the SEC would advance a separate "tokenized securities innovation exemption," but that too faces delays. Meanwhile, the Senate's Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains stalled, with bipartisan and White House negotiations yet to cross the 60-vote threshold. Both regulatory pathways for the crypto industry—administrative rulemaking and legislative action—are currently gridlocked.

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Taiwan

2026-08-12 09:59:44

Taiwan Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is '100% Possible'

A Taiwanese lawmaker said there is a "100% possibility" that Taiwan will establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. The legislator argued bitcoin differs from gold in its digital transfer and verification features, adding that "the world has changed" as nations race to build bitcoin positions for national security reasons, with some moving ahead of the United States.

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Policy Regula

2026-08-11 02:44:49

Patrick Witt: Administration Still Committed to CLARITY Act Passage in September

Patrick Witt took to X to state that the U.S. government remains committed to seeing the CLARITY Act pass in September. In his view, only legislation can establish durable rules for the digital asset sector, and the need for such rules is greater now than ever before. He directed criticism at Democrats, saying that each delay of the bill sets America further behind in the cryptocurrency race, eroding its position as a global financial market leader, weakening national security, and taking away the tools law enforcement needs to fight crypto-related crime. Witt described the CLARITY Act as the outcome of years of real bipartisan work, and reiterated that Democrats still have an opportunity to shape U.S. digital asset policy by assisting with its passage. He also stated that the government will maintain an open stance and keep engaging in good-faith negotiations right up to the September vote.

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Clarity Act

2026-08-08 14:29:25

Senate Schedules Sept. 15 Vote on Clarity Act Advancement After Thune Files Cloture

Senate Majority Leader Thune has filed a cloture motion to advance the Clarity Act, crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett said on X. The Senate agreed this morning to hold the vote after reconvening at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15.

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Clarity Act

2026-08-08 02:54:23

Lummis: Clarity Act Delay Is Not a Time to Quit — 'This Fight Is Far From Over'

Senator Cynthia Lummis said the decision to postpone a vote on the Clarity Act until September is no reason to quit, calling the fight for the bill far from over. In an Aug. 7, 2026 post on X, Lummis, a supporter of the bill, said she had put long and hard work into the effort and that her frustration was easy to imagine after the Senate pushed the vote to September. She argued that the industry deserves clear rules under which to flourish on American soil, consumers deserve protection from fraud and confidence to participate in the digital economy, and law enforcement needs tools to hold bad actors accountable. She called the Clarity Act the only route to those goals and said the status quo is failing on every front. She pledged to continue working with colleagues until the broken system is repaired, vowed not to give up, and stressed that the struggle is not finished.

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Coinbase

2026-08-01 21:57:08

Coinbase policy chief says CLARITY Act should keep moving forward

Coinbase’s chief policy officer said the CLARITY Act should still be able to advance, pointing to progress on key procedural issues and bipartisan support on the substance of the bill. Speaking to The Hill about the legislation’s status, the executive said the ethics issue had been resolved and the nomination issue had also been addressed. He added that lawmakers now have a bipartisan bill centered on substantive policy, which in his view means the measure should continue moving through the process. The remarks offer a brief update on where the bill stands, without providing a specific timeline for next steps.

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FBI

2026-07-31 11:17:52

FBI data shows Texas led U.S. crypto ATM losses with $56.8 million in 2025

Data the FBI submitted to a legislative committee shows that Texas recorded $56.8 million in losses tied to cryptocurrency kiosks in 2025, spanning 1,179 complaints and ranking first among U.S. states by total losses. Nationwide, the FBI logged 13,460 related complaints, while reported losses rose 58% year over year to $389 million. Crypto kiosks accept cash and convert it into cryptocurrency, and they are commonly placed in gas stations and convenience stores. Texas Tribune estimates there are about 4,000 such machines in Texas. According to the report, scammers often persuade victims to withdraw money from bank accounts and feed the cash into the machines. Texas Department of Banking Deputy Commissioner Jesse Saucillo said recovery is nearly impossible once the funds are sent, with the money typically moving to non-custodial wallets and then through mixers. He added that AI-generated impersonations of police and state agencies have made phone-based scams more convincing. AARP data shows about 30 U.S. states have enacted laws related to crypto kiosks since 2023. Indiana fully banned the devices in March, followed by Tennessee and Minnesota, while Texas House committee chair Rep. Cole Hefner said the state will consider steps beyond regulation.

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