Representative John Snyder filed HB 1039 on Jan. 7, 2026, to establish a strategic state cryptocurrency reserve backed by Bitcoin, aiming to diversify Florida’s assets and explore digital-asset policy options.
Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad warned U.S. lawmakers that proposals to cap or ban yields on U.S.-issued stablecoins could hand China a competitive advantage in crypto markets. He said restrictive rules risk pushing activity and liquidity offshore.
US officials are considering support for Bitcoin mining at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine as reconstruction advances. Proponents see a revenue stream from baseload power, while critics raise security and regulatory concerns.
Coinbase Institutional's 2026 outlook says policy clarity, rising institutional participation and converging infrastructure position crypto to play an 'extraordinary, transformative' role at the center of global finance over the next year.
The Federal Reserve announced a reversal of its restrictive 2023 stance on digital assets, marking a softer approach to crypto policy. The move continues positive momentum in U.S. regulation and reduces some uncertainty for the industry.
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) announced a 2025 policy shift dropping the ‘systemic risk’ designation for crypto and urging integration of banks into digital-asset markets under unified regulatory standards. The move signals federal support for clearer rules and greater institutional participation.
The CFTC has withdrawn its prior guidance on digital assets to modernize oversight as the market evolves. The move is meant to align rules with current market realities and broader federal policy goals.
CryptoUK has partnered with The Digital Chamber (TDC) to create a cross‑border advocacy platform aimed at unifying industry positions on digital asset regulation. The alliance seeks to present a coordinated voice to policymakers across the UK, U.S. and beyond.
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.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the commission may introduce an “innovation exemption” for crypto firms as early as January, while continuing work on a crypto market structure bill under the Trump administration.