REGULATION · US
US Senate advances landmark crypto regulation bill
The U.S. Senate progressed a major cryptocurrency regulatory framework bill before the August recess. The legislation establishes clearer guardrails for digital asset custody, stablecoins, and crypto-banking integration.
WHY IT MATTERS
Codifies crypto-BFSI bridge; banks can now model compliance risk more precisely. Expect OCC guidance updates and increased venture capital into compliant crypto infrastructure startups.
Source: Reuters · 2026-08-08