Bitwise to close Dogecoin ETF BWOW less than a year after launch
Bitwise will end trading in its Dogecoin fund on October 14 and distribute cash to remaining shareholders around October 22.
U.S. Economic Policy News — Page 2
U.S. financial legislation, regulation, trade and administration policy affecting markets and crypto.
SGX opens Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures to U.S. institutions
Singapore Exchange has extended its regulated crypto perpetual futures to eligible U.S. institutional customers, linking American desks with Asian liquidity.
U.S. sanctions Xinbi as DOJ restrains over $52 million in crypto
Treasury sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee and two technology providers while Justice Department investigators restrained more than $52 million across its alleged marketplace network.
Block seeks US trust bank charter for Bitcoin and stablecoin custody
The proposed Builders Bank would put custody under OCC supervision without taking deposits or making loans. Regulatory approval is still required.
Robinhood takes stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com in prediction-markets deal
The multi-year agreement adds OG.com as an exchange and clearing provider for selected Robinhood event contracts while giving the brokerage minority interests in both companies.
Real Trump Coins Denies GOLD Token Launch After Solana Token Collapse
Real Trump Coins says it never authorized the Trump Digital GOLD token after it was promoted through associated online channels before suffering a sharp collapse.
Galaxy Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds To 50% As Senate Calendar Tightens
Galaxy Digital has lowered its 2026 CLARITY Act passage odds to 50%, citing a shrinking Senate calendar and no firm floor schedule. The bill remains important for US crypto regulation, but competing priorities such as the SAVE Act, FISA and the defense authorization bill could delay its progress.
Trump Delays Housing Bill Signing, Leaving US CBDC Ban on Hold
Trump has delayed signing a housing bill that includes a temporary ban on the Federal Reserve creating a CBDC. The bill also protects certain dollar-backed stablecoins from being treated like a central bank digital currency. The move could raise questions about whether other crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act, may also face delays.
Nyse Parent Ice Invests $600M In Polymarket, Expands Bet On Prediction Markets
ICE has invested $600 million more into Polymarket, moving forward its $2 billion plan and signaling strong institutional interest in prediction markets. The move comes as regulators increase scrutiny on the sector across multiple US states.
Nevada sues Kalshi after appeals court clears path for state action over sports prediction markets
Nevada has sued Kalshi after a federal appeals court allowed state regulators to move forward over its sports contracts. Kalshi argues it is governed solely by the CFTC, not state gaming laws. The case could define how prediction markets are regulated across the US.
Binance rebuts Iran sanctions report, says internal review found no violations
Binance denies enabling Iran-linked sanctions breaches and says an internal review found no wrongdoing. The dispute comes as the exchange remains under regulatory oversight following its 2023 US settlement. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of compliance controls at major crypto platforms.
Trump expected to tap Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, signaling a more hawkish turn
Kevin Warsh is expected to be nominated as the next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell. Markets are already pricing in a more hawkish policy shift, while Warsh’s past remarks on Bitcoin stand out for framing crypto as a potential check on fiscal excess.
Thailand moves toward crypto ETF framework as institutional demand builds
Thailand’s SEC plans to introduce crypto ETF and futures regulations as institutional interest grows, with digital assets set to be recognized as an official asset class alongside portfolio limits and tighter rules for financial influencers, even as regulators step up enforcement, including the temporary suspension of KuCoin Thailand’s operations.
New SEC filings sharpen debate over self-custody and DeFi rules as market structure talks intensify
New SEC submissions spotlight rising tensions over self-custody and DeFi regulation, as industry groups push for clearer dealer rules while warning against weakened investor protections during ongoing CLARITY bill negotiations.
Trump remarks on jailed Venezuela “leaker” draw fresh attention to prediction market bets
Trump said a Venezuela “leaker” has been jailed, comments that have refocused attention on suspiciously timed prediction market bets. Several Polymarket accounts tied to Venezuela wagers have gone inactive, while one continues betting on Iran. The episode adds momentum to calls for tighter oversight and insider trading rules for political prediction markets.
Sygnum forecasts 2026 breakout for Bitcoin reserves and tokenized bonds as US rules take shape
Sygnum expects clearer US crypto regulation to pave the way for sovereign Bitcoin reserves and broader adoption of tokenization by banks in 2026, arguing that early state adopters could accelerate Bitcoin’s emergence as a global store of value despite ongoing political constraints. At the same time, the firm sees tokenized bonds moving steadily toward the financial mainstream as major institutions prepare to issue and manage debt directly on blockchain-based infrastructure.
Pakistan explores stablecoin payments with Trump-linked crypto venture
Pakistan is exploring the use of a Trump-linked stablecoin for regulated payments and remittances, marking a rare sovereign-level engagement with a politically connected crypto venture. The move underscores Islamabad’s ambition to become a global crypto hub while testing stablecoins as part of its evolving digital finance strategy.
Bitcoin hacker behind historic Bitfinex breach freed early under US sentencing reform
Ilya Lichtenstein, who carried out the 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin hack, has been released early under the First Step Act after serving just over a year of a five-year sentence. His release comes as Donald Trump signals renewed scrutiny of crypto-related prosecutions, reopening debate around punishment, reform, and accountability in the crypto era.