US digital asset regulatory framework development
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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US securities regulator cancels meeting to vote on crypto rules
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Bernstein says Clarity Act failure could accelerate SEC, CFTC crypto rulemaking
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The Clarity Act (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act) was introduced as the crypto industry's top legislative priority, but the Senate left for recess without voting on it.
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Galaxy Digital cut the odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50%.
On June 26, Galaxy Digital reduced the odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50%. This occurs amid warnings that the US Senate is running out of time to move the crypto market structure bill before its August recess.
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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins suggested in March 2026 that the agency would propose rules creating a safe harbor for token sales.
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Project Crypto was expanded into a joint SEC and CFTC staff initiative.
Project Crypto was first announced by US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins in July 2025. The initiative aims to establish a functional regulatory framework for digital assets by utilizing existing agency authority while Congress works on finalizing crypto market legislation under the CLARITY Act.
In September 2025, the project was expanded into a joint staff initiative between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins first announced Project Crypto.
In July 2025, US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins first announced Project Crypto. The initiative was designed to establish a workable regulatory framework for digital assets by utilizing existing agency authority while Congress continues to work on the CLARITY Act legislation.
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The SEC last year rescinded stringent crypto accounting guidance and dismissed lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance under Chairman Paul Atkins.
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