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.
Europe is emerging as the new global crypto hub, propelled by its MiCA regulatory framework, which is attracting investors and platforms alike.
Norway may hit the pause button on cryptocurrency mining later this year. The government announced Friday it will study whether to impose a provisional ban on mining data centers, arguing that energy and grid capacity should be reserved for more pressing needs.
Following the Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act, U.S. financial institutions are signaling growing interest in stablecoins for settlement and payments.
Bangkok has thrown new weight behind its digital-asset ambitions, carving out a five-year capital-gains tax holiday for Thais who sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin through locally licensed exchanges.