a16z and DeFi Education Fund Propose SEC Safe Harbor for Decentralized Exchanges
September 23, 2026
a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have submitted a joint proposal to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, proposing a safe harbor framework to exempt decentralized exchange protocols and front-ends from traditional exchange registration.
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Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Commits $30 Million to Oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio
September 22, 2026
Crypto super PAC Fairshake plans a $30 million ad campaign in Ohio targeting former Sen. Sherrod Brown following the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act.
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CFTC Submits Milestone Crypto Market Rulemaking Proposal to White House Following Legislative Stalls
September 19, 2026
Following Congressional stalls on the CLARITY Act, the CFTC has submitted an early-stage crypto rulemaking filing (RIN 3038-AF80) to the White House for executive review.
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SEC and CFTC Unveil Parallel Regulatory Relief for Tokenized Stocks and DeFi Software
September 18, 2026
In a major regulatory development, the SEC and CFTC have issued complementary exemptions permitting tokenized stocks to trade on permissioned automated market makers while granting relief for passive DeFi software developers.
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Solana Defies Bearish Pressures: How SOL Maintains Momentum Amid Fed Policy and Regulatory Delays
September 17, 2026
Despite macroeconomic headwinds from the Federal Reserve and regulatory stalls surrounding the Clarity Act, Solana (SOL) demonstrates impressive resilience backed by strong on-chain metrics, DEX volume, and upcoming infrastructure upgrades like Firedancer.
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Unlocking Innovation: Why South Korea’s Crypto Exchanges Must Evolve into Full-Fledged Financial Platforms
September 17, 2026
South Korea's cryptocurrency exchanges face revenue volatility due to heavy reliance on spot trading fees. Experts argue that regulatory reforms are urgently needed to allow these domestic platforms to expand into comprehensive digital financial services.
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India Reevaluates Cryptocurrency Framework Amid Heightened Investor Risk Concerns
September 17, 2026
India's central government remains hesitant to establish a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing persistent risks to retail investors, financial stability, and monetary control.
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Crypto Industry Turns to SEC and CFTC Following Senate Defeat of CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following the Senate's decision to block the CLARITY Act, digital asset leaders are turning their focus to SEC and CFTC rulemaking, highlighting the challenges of relying on administrative agency rules over permanent legislation.
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SEC and CFTC Move Ahead With Crypto Regulations Following Senate Delay on CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following Senate inaction on the CLARITY Act, leadership at the SEC and CFTC announced plans to write independent cryptocurrency rules using existing statutory authority.
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Senate Deadlock on Crypto Legislation Sparks Debate Over Digital Asset Regulation
September 16, 2026
A high-profile cryptocurrency regulation bill has stalled in the U.S. Senate, revealing deep legislative divisions over digital asset oversight, consumer safety, and economic innovation.
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