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Only the U.S. Senate can prevent the next FTX

14 September 2026 · By Derek Watson · Wire by Fusion42

Published

14 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, legislation that would impose traditional financial safeguards on digital asset exchanges to prevent fraud similar to the FTX collapse. The bill aims to clarify regulatory authority, require segregation of customer assets, and introduce disclosure and compliance measures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 41 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 15 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for new federal rules demanding transparency and asset segregation if your crypto platform serves U.S. users. Ignoring these changes risks regulatory penalties and a competitive disadvantage as firms that comply gain market trust.

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41 sources · first reported 21 Jul 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026

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