The post CLARITY Act News Update: U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Bill Vote Until September appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Senate has delayed a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act until September after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement before the August recess. Although the crypto market structure bill continues to receive bipartisan support, several unresolved issues prevented Senate leaders from bringing it to the floor this week. Why the Senate Delayed the …

The post CLARITY Act Could Have Reduced FTX Risks, Says a16z Crypto Executive appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On a16z crypto podcast, the CLARITY Act debate circled back to one big uncomfortable question that ‘could clearer rules have made another FTX-style collapse less likely?’ As per comments from the August 1st podcast, the answer was mostly ‘yes’ at least when it comes to oversights, audits, and accountability for crypto exchanges. The discussion resurfaced …

The post Russia Enacts Sweeping Crypto Regulation: Here Are the Details appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

On August 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the “Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law,” effectively legalizing the nation’s first crypto regulation framework. Most of its provisions will take effect on September 1, 2026, with full licensing and compliance required by July 1, 2027. Here are the details: Russia’s stance on crypto payments Russia has …

The post RedotPay Responds as Binance Lawsuit Overshadows CNBC Fintech Recognition appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

RedotPay couldn’t have asked for a more dramatic couple of weeks. First, the crypto payments firm landed on CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list in the Payments category. Days later, the spotlight shifted for a very different reason after Binance-affiliated entities launched a lawsuit seeking nearly $472.8 million in damages. RedotPay Recognition Quickly Meets …

The post Russia Crypto Adoption Remains Low Despite Legalization Push appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A new Rambler&Co survey reported by TASS found that 69% of Russians do not see any practical use cases for cryptocurrencies, even if they are fully legalized. The survey showed 52% of respondents were unsure how legalization would affect them because they do not use crypto, while only 6% said they had practical experience with …

The post India Crypto Tax Rules Expand to Cover Crypto Assets, CBDCs and Digital Money appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

India has updated its FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework to include specified crypto-assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and digital money products under its global tax reporting rules. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) also introduced stricter due diligence requirements for reporting financial institutions (RFIs), including banks, mutual funds, insurers, custodians, and …

The post CLARITY Act Update: White House Silence Clouds Senate Vote appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The CLARITY Act has entered another crucial phase after the White House reportedly failed to respond to a bipartisan ethics proposal submitted by Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego. With the Senate expected to begin its August recess soon, the lack of progress has narrowed the bill’s path forward and increased uncertainty over its future. …

The post South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

South Africa has proposed new reporting rules that would, for the first time, classify certain cryptocurrency transfers as cross-border transactions. Under the draft framework released by the National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank, transfers from local crypto service providers to offshore exchanges or non-custodial wallets would require authorised processing and reporting. Individual users would …

The post CLARITY Act Countdown: Senate’s Agenda Skips Bill, Giancarlo Issues Warning  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Senate has entered a critical week for the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, with just days left before lawmakers break for the August recess. While crypto advocates continue pushing for the bill, former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo has urged the industry not to treat the legislation as an all-or-nothing moment. He argued that …

The post Canada Crypto Regulation 2026  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

In 2026, Canada tightened its crypto framework across six overlapping bodies rather than rebuilding one regulator. Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) updated its interim custody terms with a new Digital Asset Custody Framework, Parliament passed the country’s first federal Stablecoin Act, and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) moved from writing rules …