crypto regulation

crypto regulation

Markets

Deutsche Bank says bitcoin’s selloff signals a loss of conviction, not a broken market

The German lender pointed to institutional outflows, fading liquidity and stalled regulation as the real drivers behind bitcoin’s slump.

(Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Three tax hurdles stifling U.S. crypto innovation

Solana Policy Institute Head of Government Relations, Colin McLaren joins Paul Hastings Partner Renato Mariotti and Jito Labs Chief Legal and Operating Officer Rebecca Rettig, to break down the push for new tax legislation in D.C. and what it means for the future of the on-chain economy. They explore the push for fair wash sale rules, tax-free staking rewards, and why bipartisan support is building to keep crypto innovation in America.

CoinDesk

Policy

Crypto faces fork in the road as Clarity Act support wavers, Bitwise says

The asset manager argued that without federal legislation, the industry has three years to become indispensable before political winds potentially shift.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan

Policy

Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point

Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.

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

Policy

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says company opposed crypto bill to protect consumers

Armstrong told CNBC that his firm pulled support for a sweeping digital assets bill after finding provisions that could have harmed consumers and stifled competition.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Policy

Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

Delayed markups could give Congress time to resolve issues that may determine how, and whether, institutions fully enter U.S. crypto markets, broker Benchmark said.

The U.S. Capitol.

Markets

Japan’s finance minister says she supports crypto trading at stock exchanges

Finance officials signal tax and regulatory changes aimed at bringing digital assets into the financial mainstream.

Speech by finance minister signals increasing openness toward crypto in Japan. (Photo by Intrepid on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk).

Markets

Grayscale sees regulation, not quantum fears, shaping crypto markets in 2026

U.S. market structure legislation is poised to be the dominant force for digital assets, while near-term concerns about quantum computing are overdone.

The U.S. Capitol.

Policy

Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future

The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future.

Stylized network of light focii covering Earth (geralt/Pixabay)

Policy

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty Says ‘Washington Must Finish the Job on Crypto Clarity’

Ripple’s chief legal officer says Americans want clear crypto rules and urges Congress to act, warning U.S. leadership is at risk without clarity.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty on CoinDesk TV