State of Crypto

State of Crypto

Policy

The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto

Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week.

U.S. Capitol, the seat of Congress in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto

The U.S. Supreme Court hasn't yet indicated whether it will take up cases surrounding prediction markets, but there are now several amicus briefs, an interim final rule and a rule proposal.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

There's an election next month: State of Crypto

Congress is gone from Washington for the final pre-election recess, and it's time to take stock of what's going on ahead of November.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Is Clarity dead? A vibes-based analysis: State of Crypto

I dunno, flip a coin.

Congress

News Analysis

Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto

New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.

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Policy

Regulation Crypto is here: State of Crypto

The SEC published its Reg Crypto proposal last week, giving the public 60 days to comment.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto

There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto

The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Counting down the days: State of Crypto

The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of Clarity is one of those priorities.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

2 weeks left for Clarity: State of Crypto

The Senate leaves town in two weeks. Here's what needs to happen for Clarity to advance before then.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)