Sep 24, 2026
The Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, a major cryptocurrency regulation bill affecting 67 million American crypto holders. Republicans need approximately 10 Democratic crossovers to pass the legislation before the 2026 midterm elections, with failure potentially impacting crypto prices.
Poland's Sejm fell 25 votes short of overriding President Karol Nawrocki's veto of crypto licensing legislation, leaving the country as the only EU member state without a domestic framework under MiCA regulations. Lawmakers are now preparing a fresh bill while roughly 2,000 local firms face regulatory limbo and foreign EU competitors gain market advantage through passporting rights.
CFTC-regulated platform Kalshi expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings on September 4 by launching perpetual futures contracts for BNB, Cardano, Worldcoin, Aave, and Venice Token, making these tokens available as regulated derivative products for eligible U.S. traders. The move comes as the CFTC asked a federal court to dismiss CME's challenge to Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual contract.
A Public Citizen report found investors in Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures—including the TRUMP memecoin, World Liberty Financial, NFTs, and Trump Media's crypto holdings—face at least $4.7 billion in losses, while Trump personally earned approximately $1.4 billion from these projects in 2025. The report comes amid growing scrutiny of conflicts of interest in the Trump family's crypto dealings.
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has launched its licensing portal, requiring all crypto firms operating in the country on or before March 5 to apply for a No Objection Certificate by September 5 or stop their services. The move marks Pakistan's transition from an unregulated crypto market to a full licensing regime.
A heated confrontation erupted at a CFTC committee meeting as CME Group Chairman Terrence Duffy questioned prediction market oversight and singled out Kalshi, sparking a public dispute with CFTC officials and Kalshi's COO over how the rapidly growing sector should be regulated. Duffy raised concerns about manipulation vulnerabilities in prediction markets.
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules allowing crypto projects to raise capital through token sales without full securities registration, including a $5 million startup exemption and a two-tier fundraising exemption capped at $75 million.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued new guidance warning prediction markets about incentives programs, while New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin launched a probe into platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing tactics targeting young traders. The investigations focus on promotional practices including cash vouchers, reward points, and influencer marketing.
Binance will delist six tokens (ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC) on August 17, while OKX schedules removal of GODS, PRCL, and DUCK trading pairs, marking a coordinated wave of token delistings across major cryptocurrency exchanges.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
The European Securities and Markets Authority added 12 crypto-asset service providers to its MiCA register on July 31, bringing the total to 321 authorized firms. Simultaneously, the MiCA Crypto Alliance launched a searchable CASP Tracker tool on August 5 to help users verify licensed providers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed landmark legislation creating a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market, including rules for retail trading. The law represents a significant shift in Russia's approach to digital assets.
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy highlighted potential tax implications stemming from an ongoing legal battle over whether perpetual futures contracts should be classified as swaps or futures, a distinction that could affect how the IRS taxes these popular crypto derivatives.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is preparing to enter the U.S. market through a regulated entity, with CEO Gracy Chen stating the expansion will proceed whether or not Congress passes the pending CLARITY Act. The Seychelles-registered exchange plans to seek necessary money-transmitter, derivatives, and broker-dealer licenses.
The United States missed the July 18, 2026 deadline to implement its GENIUS Act while the CLARITY Act stalls, as Europe's MiCA regulations result in only 280 of approximately 2,800 crypto firms gaining authorization. South Africa's Reserve Bank continues developing regulations for its 8 million crypto traders.
Vietnam has issued Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP imposing fines of up to 50 million dong ($1,900) on individual investors who trade cryptocurrencies on unlicensed platforms like Binance, OKX, and Bybit, with penalties taking effect September 1, 2026 as part of the country's pilot digital asset market regulations.
President Trump called on the Senate to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, as the bill faces a narrow four-week window before August recess with Democratic opposition over ethics provisions.
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation ended its transitional period on July 1, 2026, requiring all crypto service providers to obtain proper licensing. ESMA ordered unauthorized firms to wind down operations, leaving an estimated 10 million or more users searching for new compliant platforms.
Cboe Global Markets debuted binary option contracts on the Mini-S&P 500 Index through Interactive Brokers, offering retail traders a regulated prediction market product fully backed by OCC clearing and standard US options regulation.
The Russian government is preparing to introduce fees and trade restrictions on cryptocurrencies issued by companies based in Western jurisdictions, potentially affecting billions in annual trading volume and marking a geopolitical shift in crypto regulation.
Russia's central bank announced that non-qualified retail investors will only be permitted to trade three cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT—beginning July 1, 2026, amid stagnant domestic crypto investment levels.
Robinhood Markets has completed a $180 million acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi to enter the Canadian market, while the U.S. Supreme Court has asked the Trump administration to weigh in on a lawsuit dispute involving the company's IPO.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first bitcoin perpetual futures contracts on U.S. regulated exchanges, with Kalshi and Coinbase Financial Markets receiving clearance to offer these products domestically. The landmark approval opens a product class that American traders have long accessed only through offshore platforms.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026 to advance the Clarity Act, a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation bill, marking the first major legislative progress for the crypto industry. The approval came despite minority staff releasing a national security advisory warning the bill fails to address vulnerabilities exploited by criminals and foreign adversaries.
Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini are pushing lawmakers to eliminate provisions in the CLARITY Act that would bar listing of digital assets at risk of manipulation, seeking to ease restrictions on risky asset trading.
The ECB endorsed the EU's proposal to centralize cryptocurrency supervision under the Paris-based ESMA watchdog, warning that ESMA must receive adequate staffing and funding with a phased transition to avoid disruption.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced five members for its innovation task force focused on crypto, AI, and prediction market rules as the agency expands regulatory work while the CLARITY Act awaits Senate action.
A Nevada state judge extended a temporary restraining order against Kalshi's sports prediction markets, ruling that the platform's baseball game contracts are indistinguishable from ordinary gambling and require a gaming license. The order extends a ban originally issued on March 20.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act. The suits challenge state cease-and-desist orders against prediction market operators.
Washington Attorney General filed lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, alleging the platform offers gambling products disguised as prediction markets in violation of state regulations. This marks the latest state-level legal action against the company.