The Senate Banking Committee holds a decisive May 14, 2026 markup vote on the 309-page Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, a key step toward comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure rules. The committee will debate more than 100 amendments and decide whether to send the bill to the full Senate. A July 4 White House signing target is on the table, but timing depends on reaching a 60-vote threshold. Earlier delays followed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s objections over stablecoin yield.
The proposed U.S. Clarity Act would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, DeFi and tokenised assets. Backers say it will strengthen investor protection, define oversight responsibilities and enable blockchain innovation. Critics warn the stricter compliance requirements could reshape how digital asset firms operate and how markets evolve—potentially changing the pace of adoption.
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Binance says it has become the first fully authorized crypto exchange under Abu Dhabi’s ADGM regulatory framework, as its user base crossed 300 million. In its year-end blockchain report, the exchange argues the next phase is treating crypto platforms like financial infrastructure, spotlighting governance, resilience, and stronger user protection over hype-driven growth.
Europe’s top securities regulator says cyber threats are rising sharply as AI capabilities advance, creating faster and harder-to-stop risks for financial markets. The watchdog is urging stronger defenses and deeper oversight of critical technology providers, while closely tracking high valuations and potential sell-offs. It also flags mounting challenges in regulating crypto activity and calls for more centralized EU supervision.
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