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Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted ongoing partisan disagreements over the CLARITY Act, which is set for a Senate cloture vote. The bill includes new ethics provisions restricting public officials' involvement with digital assets. Despite concessions, some Democrats remain opposed, raising uncertainty about the legislation's future. The outcome could significantly impact US digital asset regulation.
The US Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act, a significant bill aimed at regulating digital assets and providing a clear framework for the industry. The legislation has already passed the House and includes provisions on ethics, stablecoin rewards, and regulatory clarity for developers and exchanges. Bipartisan negotiations have shaped the bill, which seeks to protect consumers and foster innovation.
The UK's FCA and Bank of England are reviewing whether digital tokens representing physical gold should be exempt from existing fund regulations. This move aims to modernize wholesale markets and enhance London's competitiveness in global bullion trading. The review could allow tokenized gold to circulate more freely, though no final decision has been made. Further regulatory details are expected.
Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals is concluding its Regulation Crowdfunding round on StartEngine, with an investor webinar featuring CEO Dr. Michael Wyand and NFL's Alex Smith. The campaign supports the development of OXE103, a potential first FDA-approved concussion treatment. The offering closes on September 24, 2026, and the company highlights significant clinical progress and regulatory milestones.
WOFAN has distributed over ₦207.58 million to 147 women's cooperative clusters across six Nigerian states through its crowdfunding model. The initiative aims to transition rural women and persons with disabilities from grant recipients to investment-ready entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries have opened more than 90,000 bank accounts and received business training. The programme includes staged grants, savings promotion, and partnerships with financial i…
El Corazon, a luxury Mexican restaurant and events venue under construction at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, has opened a public investment round via Regulation Crowdfunding, facilitated by DealMaker Securities LLC. The campaign allows public investors to participate ahead of the venue's planned January 2027 opening. The project is led by Jonathan Fine and Fine Entertainment, with $2 million already invested by private backers.
Nigeria's non-interest banking sector has grown to N4.39 trillion in assets and N1.43 trillion in financing, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Sukuk market has raised N1.492 trillion for infrastructure projects, while Takaful insurance and Shariah-compliant pension funds are expanding. The CBN emphasizes the need for stronger regulation and governance as the sector attracts more investors.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada has clarified that tokenized deposits are legally equivalent to traditional deposits. This regulatory statement, issued on September 10, 2026, provides financial institutions with greater certainty to experiment with digital ledger-based deposit products. The move is expected to support innovation in digital finance within Canada.
India's capital market regulators have launched the Demat 2.0 pilot, enabling tokenized corporate bonds on a permissioned distributed ledger with settlement in the central bank's wholesale digital rupee. The pilot maintains existing legal frameworks while updating the record-keeping and settlement process. Initial issuances have raised over ₹1,000 crore from institutional investors. Future phases may expand access and functionality.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev argues that public companies should not have the power to block third-party stock tokens referencing their shares. The dispute with AMC Entertainment centers on Robinhood's tokenized equity products, which are collateralized by underlying shares and available outside the US. The debate highlights regulatory and market implications for tokenized securities platforms.
Personal credit loan balances in South Korea's online P2P lending sector have grown rapidly, reaching approximately 610 billion won by August, a 3.5-fold increase since January. The total loan balance of 46 domestic P2P companies also rose by 41.1% since last year. This shift is driven by tighter lending regulations in traditional banking and credit card sectors.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has released draft rules to strengthen investor protections and raise fundraising limits for crowdfunding. The proposal covers both equity and debt-based crowdfunding via online platforms. Key measures include stricter due diligence, investment caps for retail investors, mandatory investor education, and enhanced fund segregation requirements.
