Legislation

CLARITY Bill

2026-07-04 05:01:12

CLARITY Bill Faces a 25-Day Deadline Before August Recess as Passage Odds Slip

The CLARITY bill has entered a critical legislative window in the United States, with only 25 days remaining before Congress breaks for its August recess. According to Odaily, the bill is now being blocked on two fronts: ethics-related concerns and enforcement-related disputes. That combination has materially weakened the bill’s momentum and pushed its probability of passage in 2026 to below 50%. For crypto markets, the key takeaway is not only whether the bill passes on time, but also that regulatory clarity may remain delayed, leaving compliance planning and market expectations in a prolonged state of uncertainty.

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CLARITY Bill

2026-07-04 04:01:17

CLARITY Bill Faces a 25-Day Deadline Before August Recess as Passage Odds Slip

According to Odaily, the CLARITY bill has entered a critical legislative window with only 25 days remaining before the U.S. Congress begins its August recess. The report says the bill is being blocked on two fronts—ethics and enforcement—making near-term progress significantly harder. Odaily further notes that the probability of the bill passing within 2026 is now below 50%. For crypto markets, that matters because the legislation has been closely watched as a potential step toward clearer regulatory boundaries. If the bill fails to clear key hurdles before the August recess, expectations for near-term policy clarity in the United States may need to be pushed back again. That delay could affect how investors price regulatory risk, how institutions evaluate compliance trajectories, and how the market interprets the timing of future rulemaking. Based on the information currently available, the core takeaway is straightforward: the legislative clock is ticking, the obstacles are no longer merely procedural, and the odds of passage this year have materially weakened.

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France

2026-07-03 00:00:14

France Lawmaker Proposes National Bitcoin Strategic Reserve with 2% Supply Target (420,000 BTC)

On July 3, French lawmaker Éric Ciotti of the center-right UDR party tabled a comprehensive crypto bill in Parliament, marking the first proposal for a national Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in France. The bill aims to acquire 2% of Bitcoin's total supply (roughly 420,000 BTC) over 7-8 years, funded by surplus nuclear/hydroelectric mining, seized crypto assets, and a portion of popular savings accounts. It also promotes euro-denominated stablecoins for daily payments, opposes a digital euro, and pushes for institutional adoption via ETNs. Despite the ambitious scope, the UDR holds only 16 of 577 seats in the National Assembly, making passage highly uncertain.

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Bitcoin

2026-07-02 23:45:14

Arizona House Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Now Awaits Governor's Signature to Become First US State with BTC Treasury

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed two bills (SB 1025 and SB 1373) that would establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state. SB 1025, sponsored by Senator Wendy Rodgers, passed 31-25, while SB 1373, sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem, passed 37-19. If signed by the governor, Arizona would become the first US state to formally add Bitcoin to its treasury. Rodgers has been a consistent advocate for Bitcoin adoption, previously introducing bills to allow Bitcoin as legal tender and for municipal payments. The approval marks a significant step toward state-level crypto adoption and could trigger similar moves nationwide.

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Kentucky

2026-07-02 23:00:14

Kentucky Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody and Mining Rights

The Kentucky Senate voted 37-0 in favor of HB 701, a bill that protects individuals' right to self-custody Bitcoin using self-hosted wallets, prohibits local zoning discrimination against digital asset miners, and exempts home miners from money transmitter licensing. The bill, previously passed 91-0 in the House, now heads to the Governor for final approval. If signed, Kentucky would become one of the most Bitcoin-friendly states, setting a precedent for others.

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crypto regula

2026-07-02 21:00:14

House Democrat Targets President Trump With Bill to Ban Lawmakers From Owning Crypto

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is introducing legislation to prohibit the U.S. President, members of Congress, and their immediate families from owning, trading, or creating cryptocurrencies while in office. The bill directly targets President Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it 'corruption in plain sight.' Khanna aims to rebuild public trust by separating digital assets from political power, drawing parallels to past efforts to ban stock trading among lawmakers. The proposal follows the COIN Act by Senator Adam Schiff and comes amid long-standing concerns over insider trading in Congress, illustrated by the STOCK Act and the recent PELOSI Act.

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UK

2026-07-02 15:00:14

UK Passes Bill Formally Recognizing Crypto as a Distinct Property Category

The United Kingdom's Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025 has received Royal Assent, creating a third legal category of property specifically for digital assets like Bitcoin, stablecoins, and NFTs. The bill, based on a 2023 Law Commission recommendation, aims to modernize property law for the digital era. It provides clearer legal pathways for theft, fraud, insolvency, and estate planning. Additionally, the UK lifted its ban on retail Bitcoin ETNs earlier this year, enabling BlackRock to launch a Bitcoin ETP. Meanwhile, the government is reportedly considering a ban on crypto donations to political parties, targeting parties like Reform UK that have accepted digital asset contributions.

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Arizona

2026-07-02 04:40:14

Arizona Senator Introduces Bills to Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto from Property Taxes and Protect Node Operators

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced a package of three bills (SB1044, SB1045, SCR1003) aimed at exempting virtual currency from property taxes, prohibiting local taxes or fines on blockchain node operators, and amending the state constitution to clarify digital asset tax treatment. SB1045 could become law through legislative approval, while SB1044 and SCR1003 require voter approval in the November 2026 general election. Arizona previously allowed state custody of abandoned digital assets after three years, but a bitcoin reserve bill was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs in May. Other states like Ohio and New York are also pursuing crypto tax policies; federally, Sen. Cynthia Lummis has proposed a de minimis exemption for transactions under $300. Bitcoin trades at $87,341 with a market cap of $1.74T.

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