Efforts to bring much-needed legal structure to the U.S. digital asset market took a leap forward with the introduction of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act—a bill designed to lay the groundwork for coherent crypto regulation.
Ripple’s legal chief, Stuart Alderoty, praised the legislation, describing it as a critical moment for the industry. He stressed that regulatory clarity should be standard, not controversial, and called the bill a smart step toward a more predictable legal environment for digital assets.
The proposal has support from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including French Hill, Glenn Thompson, Dusty Johnson, and Bryan Steil. Their goal: to end the regulatory gray area that has long frustrated crypto businesses and investors. As Rep. Steil emphasized on social media, the legislation aims to give the digital asset sector a clear framework in an era defined by innovation.
The bill addresses classification of assets, investor protection, and industry oversight—all areas where the current legal ambiguity has caused uncertainty. With crypto’s growing role in global finance, lawmakers are aiming to keep the U.S. competitive while protecting consumers.
Backers believe this legislative effort could help stabilize the sector, attract more capital, and secure America’s position as a leader in the evolving digital economy.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has made it clear it will no longer involve itself in regulating memecoins—tokens often driven by internet culture, hype, and political branding.
Thailand is preparing to weave digital assets into its tourism and financial infrastructure, starting with a pilot program that would let visitors pay in crypto through card-linked platforms.
Leading voices in the digital asset space are calling on U.S. regulators to break their silence on staking.
Florida is taking bold steps toward becoming a crypto-friendly state with a new legislative proposal aimed at eliminating state-level capital gains taxes on Bitcoin, XRP, and traditional stocks.