Crypto and digital asset regulation have remained in sharp focus this week, with developments spanning multiple jurisdictions and highlighting a global push toward tighter oversight and market structure reform. Key stories included Russia’s proposal of a 48-hour cooling-off period for cryptocurrency transfers aimed at reducing fraud risk. France’s rollout of new crypto security measures is designed to strengthen user protection. In Europe, attention also centred on regulatory compliance gaps, as a large share of crypto providers reportedly failed to secure MiCA approval, raising concerns about market readiness under the new framework. At the same time, momentum continued on the adoption side, with businesses increasingly turning to stablecoins as a faster and cheaper payment solution, signalling growing real-world utility despite regulatory tightening.
Cynthia Lummis pushes CLARITY Act as US crypto regulation enters decisive phase
U.S. crypto regulation is entering a decisive phase as Senator Cynthia Lummis renews pressure on lawmakers to advance the CLARITY Act, a bill designed to establish a clearer legal framework for digital assets and resolve long-standing jurisdictional disputes between regulators. Lummis described the proposal as a foundational step for modern financial services, urging Congress to “finish the job” before the August recess deadline.
The legislation has already cleared the House and passed through the Senate Banking Committee, but it still requires a full Senate vote. Timing is now the central hurdle, with delays potentially pushing final progress into 2027. The bill’s structure focuses on defining when a digital asset is classified as a security or a commodity, aiming to reduce uncertainty that has shaped U.S. crypto enforcement for years.
A key feature of the CLARITY Act is its proposed division of oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The SEC would retain authority over investment contract assets, while the CFTC would expand its supervision of digital commodity markets. The bill also introduces operational standards for exchanges, including stricter custody separation rules to protect customer funds.
SEC Project Crypto signals shift toward structured digital asset regulation
Alongside legislative movement, the Securities and Exchange Commission is advancing its own regulatory overhaul through “Project Crypto,” an initiative aimed at positioning the United States as a global hub for digital asset innovation. SEC leadership has argued that regulatory uncertainty pushed an entire generation of crypto development offshore, and the new framework seeks to reverse that trend.
Project Crypto introduces a structured token classification system based on the Howey test, aiming to end reliance on enforcement-first regulation. The framework outlines clear categories for digital assets and proposes targeted exemptions for activities such as airdrops, staking rewards, and early-stage protocol development under defined compliance conditions.
The initiative also includes interagency coordination with the CFTC, signalling a shift toward unified oversight of digital asset markets. Additional provisions would extend regulatory coverage to trading venues and custodial services while allowing broker-dealers to handle both traditional and digital assets under a more flexible licensing model.
A separate component of the broader policy shift includes funding for crypto fraud enforcement, with $150 million allocated to strengthen investigations and compliance oversight. SEC leadership has positioned Project Crypto as a long-term structural update rather than a temporary guideline, though it remains in the proposal stage pending formal rulemaking.
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