Congress remains divided on digital asset framework and market-structure legislation, with no clear near-term path to broad passage.

The Clarity Act draft proposes banning passive stablecoin yields in favor of active rewards, while states like Florida and Delaware push forward with stablecoin regulation, including AML measures, licensing, and reserve proofs.

Specifically, Florida and Delaware have advanced stablecoin regulation with anti-money laundering rules, licensing requirements, and proof of reserves.

Regulatory momentum around prediction markets continues to evolve, with lawmakers scrutinizing these platforms and states taking action, such as Arizona charging Kalshi for alleged illegal gambling and Nevada restricting Kalshi’s markets.

Passalacqua says the ITF will provide clear guidance to builders across crypto, AI, and prediction markets and will enable direct engagement between innovators and regulators.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized MrBeast’s acquisition of a teen banking app, arguing it could push unregulated crypto to minors.

Trading guidance references watching liquidity signals and on-chain metrics to assess adoption, with potential breakouts for BTC and ETH and volumes like FET/USDT and RNDR/BTC.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces the creation of an Innovation Task Force, led by Chairman Michael S. Selig, to build a regulatory framework for emerging technologies in U.S. derivatives markets, with a focus on crypto assets, blockchain tech, AI, and prediction markets.

The ITF will work with other federal agencies, including the SEC, to foster innovation while safeguarding market integrity and user protection.

Prediction markets could gain legitimacy and attract liquidity, boosting 24-hour trading volumes during the announcement window, though strict compliance may create short-term altcoin dip risks.

Key regulatory issues anticipated include custody of digital assets, DeFi trade reporting, risk management for volatility, and potential blockchain-based settlement and reconciliation.