This Week in Crypto Law

The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.

This week in crypto law showcased a defining theme of 2026: digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream finance even as jurisdictional disputes and systemic-risk concerns intensify. From a major proposed Bitcoin ETF and new banking access for crypto firms, to growing international pressure for stablecoin coordination and a potentially consequential state-federal showdown over prediction markets, regulators and institutions continue shaping the next phase of crypto law.

Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF

Goldman Sachs filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Bitcoin ETF, another signal…