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Democratic senators are calling for a national security review of a major foreign investment in World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm tied to Donald Trump and his family. In a Feb. 13 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senators Elizabeth…
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United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the Senate Banking Committee to move ahead with the confirmation hearings for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, even as a Department of Justice investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell remains unresolved.…
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said banks should embrace digital assets rather than resist them, arguing that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins offer new products and revenue opportunities for traditional financial institutions. In a Fox News interview shared on X, the Wyoming Republican…
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The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 on Thursday, Jan 29 to advance its version of the CLARITY Act, pushing a major crypto market structure bill one step further through Congress. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act cleared the committee along…
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Momentum behind U.S. crypto reform stalled again this week, as lawmakers quietly stepped back from a long-anticipated vote. The path to U.S. crypto regulation is stretching longer than many in Washington expected. The Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman confirmed…
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The recent crypto market rally experienced earlier this year stalled recently as traders booked profits. Bitcoin (BTC) price plunged from the year-to-date high of $94,500 to the current $90,000. Other top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) have also…
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The U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan funding bill late Sunday night that could end the ongoing government shutdown. The resolution of the shutdown could signal a fresh wave of optimism for risk assets like crypto, and these 3 altcoins…
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Top U.S. lawmakers are preparing to meet with major crypto industry figures this week in a private roundtable that could shape upcoming policy decisions. Pro-crypto Senate Democrats will meet with leading crypto executives on Oct. 22 to discuss stalled digital…
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Donald Trump’s transformation into a crypto advocate has left an indelible mark on the regulatory landscape. The Democratic framework positions itself as both a roadmap for market clarity and a rebuke of what Democrats call unprecedented corruption linked to the…
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Senator Lummis is dragging federal housing agencies into the 21st century with a bill that mandates crypto be recognized in mortgage approvals. The move challenges decades-old lending rules, potentially opening doors for young buyers, but critics warn it could destabilize…
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The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to retry a key procedural vote on Wednesday, July 16, that would allow floor debate on a trio of major cryptocurrency bills, after GOP hardliners derailed the effort on Tuesday. As reported by…
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Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed he will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The Senate Banking Committee will hold its crypto market structure hearing on July 9 and Ripple CEO Brad…
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The "big, beautiful bill" passed the Senate, without a single mention of crypto in the 1000-page document.
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The Senate is racing toward a September finish line for crypto rules. But with the House stuck at the starting block, this legislative marathon might take longer than anyone expected. At a Thursday press briefing, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim…

