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Crypto industry scores major Senate win as regulatory bill advances

The cryptocurrency industry has secured a significant victory in Washington, with the Senate Banking Committee approving legislation that would establish a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Clarity Act passed with support from two Democrats alongside Republicans, moving it closer to a full Senate vote. The legislation followed intense lobbying from both crypto firms and traditional banks over provisions allowing companies such as Coinbase to offer token-based rewards programs that banks argue could divert customer deposits from the financial system. The measure faces additional political hurdles tied to the Trump family’s growing crypto interests, as Democrats seek restrictions on elected officials and their relatives participating in certain cryptocurrency ventures. The House has already passed its own version of the bill, meaning lawmakers would still need to reconcile differences before sending final legislation to President Trump.

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UK regulator looks to tighten private credit reporting

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly planning tougher reporting requirements for private credit managers as it seeks greater oversight of the fast-growing sector. Proposed reforms could require firms to provide more detailed fund-level or even loan-level data, replacing the current broader reporting template. The potential move comes amid growing global concern over risks in private credit; recent borrower failures; redemption caps at major firms including KKR, Apollo Global Management, BlackRock and Blue Owl Capital; and warnings from the Bank of England about market opacity. An FCA spokesperson told Reuters that "improving how we collect data ‌so it ⁠is timely, accurate and proportionate will maintain the UK’s position as a world-leading asset management centre," adding: "Better data means we can supervise risks effectively, support market confidence and identify opportunities for growth."

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