Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao alleges U.S. crypto exchanges funded multi-million dollar lobbying to block a pardon from former President Donald Trump and keep Binance out of the U.S. market. The claim has not been independently verified.
OKX announced on March 26, 2026 that it will not rush a U.S. IPO, saying a run of poorly performing crypto listings has damaged investor returns and undermined market confidence. The exchange signaled it will wait for healthier listing performance before pursuing a U.S. public offering.
A PayPal and National Cryptocurrency Association study finds 4 in 10 U.S. merchants accept cryptocurrency, with digital natives increasingly using it for everyday purchases. The report frames crypto payments as moving from niche to mainstream in the U.S.

Kraken's global head of policy highlights the critical importance of establishing clear crypto market structure regulations in the U.S. to foster innovation and protect investors. This move is vital for the maturity and stability of the crypto sector.