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The crypto industry in the US has reached an important moment. The CLARITY Act is getting closer to a vote in the Senate. The next six weeks could determine whether a full legal framework for crypto will finally emerge or if the issue will be postponed again until 2027.
Recently, there were four-hour hearings in Congress on tokenization. Key industry representatives participated in the discussion. They examined what the CLARITY Act actually means and why the deadline in May is so important.

Coinbase has once again found itself at the center of the conflict surrounding stablecoin regulation in the US. The exchange made it clear to Senate staff that it is not ready to support the latest version of the compromise on yield in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act bill.
This is already the second instance where the company is effectively stalling the advancement of the document on the same topic. Against this backdrop, an open debate has begun within the industry, and some market participants have started talking about boycotting the exchange.

The move signals deeper coordination with SEC as U.S. regulators sharpen oversight of emerging financial technologies.

Key Takeaways
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission launched a new task force focused on crypto, AI and prediction markets.The initiative will coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its existing crypto task force.U.S. regulators are increasingly aligning on jurisdiction, with most cryptocurrencies seen as non-securities.Prediction markets are emerging as a regulatory flashpoint amid state-level opposition.
CFTC Expands Oversight Into Emerging Technologies
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is stepping up its engagement with emerging financial technologies, launching a new Innovation Task Force aimed at cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and prediction markets.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced the initiative on Tuesday, framing it as part of a broader effort to modernize regulatory frameworks as financial markets evolve.
https://twitter.com/ChairmanSelig/status/2036434455166869811
The task force will focus on developing rules and guidance for new financial products, with an emphasis on ensuring that innovation can proceed within a clearly defined regulatory structure.
Coordination With SEC Signals Policy Alignment
The new group will work closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has already established its own crypto-focused task force.
That coordination reflects a growing alignment between the two agencies, which have historically diverged on how to regulate digital assets.
In recent weeks, the regulators issued joint interpretive guidance clarifying jurisdictional boundaries, indicating that most cryptocurrencies fall outside the definition of securities - a position that could reduce regulatory uncertainty for market participants.
The CFTC’s task force will be led by Michael J. Passalacqua, a senior advisor to Selig, and is expected to serve as a central point of engagement for industry participants seeking regulatory clarity.
Prediction Markets Emerge as Key Focus Area
A notable priority for the task force is the rapidly growing prediction markets sector.
The CFTC has increasingly asserted jurisdiction over platforms that allow users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, positioning them as financial derivatives rather than gaming products.
However, this stance has drawn opposition from several U.S. states, particularly in cases where prediction markets intersect with sports-related outcomes, raising questions about potential conflicts with local gambling laws.
The issue is shaping up to be one of the more complex regulatory challenges facing the agency, as it balances federal oversight with state-level authority.
Industry Engagement Moves to Center Stage
The Innovation Task Force is also designed to create a more structured channel for engagement between regulators and industry participants.
Selig said the initiative aims to provide a space where developers, startups and financial firms can interact directly with regulators, helping shape policy as technologies evolve.
The group will work alongside the CFTC’s innovation advisory committee, established earlier this year, which includes more than 30 executives from across finance and technology - among them leaders from firms such as Kalshi and Nasdaq.
Regulatory Approach Shifts Toward Proactive Frameworks
The launch of the task force underscores a broader shift in the U.S. regulatory approach to digital assets and emerging technologies.
Rather than reacting to market developments, agencies are increasingly seeking to proactively define the rules governing new sectors such as decentralized finance, tokenization and AI-driven financial tools.
This evolving stance reflects both the growing scale of these markets and their increasing integration with traditional financial systems.
SEC Sends Crypto Rule to White House Review, Signaling Shift Toward Clear Market Framework
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally submitted a major proposed rule on digital assets to the White House for review, marking a potential turning point in how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the United States. According to early details shared by Bloomberg, the proposal aims to move beyond the agency’s enforcement-driven approach by introducing clearer classifications across the market, including digital securities, digital commodities, stablecoins and other blockchain-based assets.
https://twitter.com/business/status/2036084805285097733
The rule is also expected to include an “innovation exemption” or safe harbor provision designed to give early-stage crypto projects room to develop without facing immediate full regulatory compliance. While the full text has not yet been made public, the move signals a broader effort by U.S. regulators to establish a more structured and predictable framework for digital assets as coordination across federal agencies continues to deepen.
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