The Senate-backed housing package includes a ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency and has secured White House support, marking a rare bipartisan consensus. Lawmakers say the move strengthens privacy and limits federal involvement in retail digital currency design.
On Feb. 26, 2026, Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, Ben Cline and Zoe Lofgren introduced the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of 2026—known as the CLARITY Act—to shield software developers who write code but do not control user funds from prosecution under criminal code Section 1960. The bipartisan measure aims to reduce legal uncertainty for open-source builders in the DeFi space.
Lawmakers criticized the SEC Chair for moves they say have diluted crypto oversight amid a market downturn, saying President Trump's crypto-related activity may be eroding investor confidence.
Six U.S. senators cited a 162% rise in illicit crypto activity in 2025 while pressing the Deputy Attorney General to explain the DOJ's decision to disband its cryptocurrency enforcement unit.
A comprehensive crypto bill has advanced in Congress and could deliver clearer rules for exchanges, custody, stablecoins and consumer protections; if it stalls, regulatory uncertainty and state-level patchworks are likely to persist.
Democrats are publicly reproaching the Securities and Exchange Commission after the agency quietly abandoned its long-running lawsuit against Ripple and several other firms, raising questions about enforcement and transparency.
House Democrats accused the SEC of fostering a “pay-to-play” culture after it dropped enforcement actions involving Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and Justin Sun in a letter sent Thursday. Lawmakers say the moves raise serious questions about regulatory fairness.
Conservative Republicans are angry after language banning a central bank digital currency was dropped from a must-pass defense bill now headed to the Senate.
U.S. senators will meet with major bank CEOs this week as Congress prepares to vote in December on a bill to create a regulatory framework for digital assets. The discussions are intended to resolve outstanding issues and smooth a path toward final passage.
Lindsay Fraser, associated with Uniswap, will become the Blockchain Association's new policy chief as Congress debates a market structure bill with major DeFi implications. Her arrival strengthens the industry's advocacy at a pivotal moment for crypto regulation.