Countdown Begins: Lawmakers Target Late April for Major Digital Asset Bill

Countdown Begins: Lawmakers Target Late April for Major Digital Asset Bill

TL;DR US lawmakers are pushing to advance a Digital Asset Bill by late April 2026 to clarify whether blockchain tokens fall under SEC or CFTC oversight. Stablecoin rules are nearly finalized, potentially easing issuance and yield provisions. Federal regulators, including the FDIC, are aligning policy with legislation, introducing measures to ensure crypto firms maintain banking access and follow updated compliance standards. As Congress ramps u…

Congress Sets Late-April Target for Landmark Digital Asset Legislation

Key Takeaways Senator Bill Hagerty expects the CLARITY Act to clear the Senate Banking Committee by late April 2026 Stablecoin legislation is described as “99% resolved,” with a full Senate vote targeted before May The FDIC is finalizing the first federal rules for stablecoin issuance on April 7, following the GENIUS Act passed in July 2025 Crypto PACs are sitting on $193 million ahead of the November 2026 midterms, making digital asset policy …