G20 Nations Regulate Crypto, US Remains Unregulated as Senate Vote Looms

Most G20 nations have implemented cryptocurrency trading regulations, leaving the United States as a notable outlier without a federal framework . The U.S. Senate faces a critical procedural vote on September 15, 2026, for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which would establish a regulatory structure for digital assets . The cloture vote requires 60 senators to proceed. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has indicated the agency will pursue new regulations for the crypto market if the Clarity Act is delayed . Meanwhile, the SEC is shifting away from enforcement-heavy Biden-era policies toward formal rulemaking . South Korea's financial regulators have introduced an AI monitoring system to detect crypto market manipulation, highlighting varied global approaches to oversight .