The CFTC’s proposed rule clarifies that casino-style gambling is not a swap, while event contracts for sports and politics are included, as the NFL seeks clarity on state vs. federal regulation. #Update #Legal $CFTC
A month before elections, polls indicate Democrats may flip the House, affecting crypto regulation and potential legislation. A bipartisan crypto tax bill passed in the House #Update #Crypto $BTC
The House Ways and Means Committee hearing on crypto tax bills revealed lawmakers’ interest in understanding crypto taxation, while the CFTC proposed regulations for prediction markets. #Update #Crypto
The House Ways and Means Committee has circulated seven draft bills on crypto tax policy, covering staking, mining, and stablecoin transactions; a hearing is scheduled for June 9. #Update #Crypto
Rep. French Hill of the House Financial Services Committee emphasizes bipartisan support for the Clarity Act, focusing on tokenization as a key agenda item in digital asset policy. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The Federal Reserve updated its skinny master account proposal, while President Donald Trump signed orders for better crypto integration in payment systems and enhanced Bank Secrecy Act regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
White House adviser Patrick Witt indicated the Clarity Act could be signed into law by July 4, while Senator Kirsten Gillibrand advocated for ethics provisions in the market structure bill. #Update #Crypto
Consensus 2026 in Miami begins Tuesday, featuring key policy sessions on decentralized finance regulation, IRS approaches to digital assets, and the evolving landscape of stablecoin regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
The crypto market structure bill is unlikely to advance before Memorial Day, with over 100 industry voices urging action as time runs out for legislative clarity. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@CoinDesk’s Consensus Miami will explore crypto policy issues, including stablecoin regulations and tax reforms, as Congress debates market structure legislation amid stagnant crypto prices. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Congressmen Steven Horsford and Max Miller re-introduced the PARITY Act to update U.S. crypto tax policy, potentially including de minimis exemptions for small transactions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig asserts the agency’s exclusive authority over prediction markets, filing lawsuits against states to clarify regulatory jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act. #Update #Legal $BTC
Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Thom Tillis unveil a crypto market structure bill addressing stablecoin yield, but industry representatives express dissatisfaction ahead of the anticipated markup later this month. #Update #Crypto
@SECGov and @CFTCgov have signed a memorandum to collaborate on crypto regulation, signaling an end to their turf war. This joint effort aims to clarify digital asset definitions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
