WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 9, 2026. The U.S. Treasury Department is moving decisively to clamp down on crypto-related crime. A new proposed rule, announced this week, would force payment stablecoin issuers to adopt rigorous anti-money laundering and sanctions programs. This action implements the landmark GENIUS Act signed into law last year. GENIUS Act Framework Takes […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has formally asked the public to weigh in on how states should oversee stablecoins. This move, announced on April 2, 2026, kicks off a 60-day comment period for a proposed rule under the recently passed GENIUS Act. It comes as the total market value of dollar-pegged […]
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has issued a stark warning about the stability of the US Treasury market. In an interview with Bloomberg on April 16, 2026, Paulson called for an immediate contingency plan to address a potential future collapse in demand for US government debt. “We need an emergency break-the-glass plan, which is targeted […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Giancarlo, the former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is making a definitive career shift. On April 12, 2026, Giancarlo announced his departure from the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and his retirement from legal practice. His new mission is to advise cryptocurrency and financial technology companies […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new White House economic analysis has ignited a fierce dispute with the nation’s largest banking group. The American Bankers Association (ABA) is forcefully challenging a report that downplayed the risk of banning stablecoin yields, arguing it misses the real threat: a potential exodus of deposits from smaller banks. Banking Group Says […]
A significant regulatory proposal for cryptocurrency markets has reached the White House for review, marking a potential turning point for digital asset oversight in the United States. SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed the move on April 7, 2026, stating the ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ plan is now with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The failure to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation could leave the industry exposed to aggressive crackdowns by future U.S. administrations, a leading advocacy group has warned. According to Coin Center, the current regulatory vacuum, highlighted by the stalled CLARITY Act, creates a dangerous reliance on temporary political goodwill rather than permanent legal safeguards. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant regulatory development, the White House has cleared a Department of Labor proposal that could fundamentally reshape how millions of Americans invest for retirement by potentially allowing cryptocurrency exposure in 401(k) plans. This crypto 401k initiative represents one of the most substantial potential shifts in retirement investment policy in decades, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to align federal policy with rapid technological advancement, the White House announced the formation of a high-profile advisory council in January 2025, drawing major figures from the cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and broader technology sectors to counsel the President. Trump Advisory Council Assembles Tech Industry Heavyweights President Donald Trump […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A landmark interpretive rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), published in March 2026, has established a definitive taxonomy for digital assets, an action analysts describe as conclusively ending the regulatory approach of former Chairman Gary Gensler. This guidance provides a long-awaited framework, classifying cryptocurrencies into distinct categories and moving […]
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