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The cryptocurrency industry faces a critical three-year period to demonstrate widespread adoption if the Clarity Act fails to pass the U.S. Senate, according to Bitwise's Matt Hougan
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Kevin O’Leary says U.S. crypto market structure legislation is finally on the brink, predicting it will pass before the midterm elections despite months of delays.
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Don't expect any crypto bill discussions until February or March as the Senate shifts its focus to affordable housing.
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The passage of three landmark crypto bills will have longstanding effects on the industry.
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Hearings on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act took place on June 4, 2025. The bill is a bipartisan legislation clarifying the market structure for digital assets. Before the hearings, Democrats accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of withholding crucial…
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Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching is scheduled to testify at a congress hearing about digital assets with the House Committee on Agriculture tomorrow. After the news broke, APT rose by nearly 5%. In a recent post, Ching stated that he…
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A high-profile House hearing on crypto regulation got testy Tuesday after House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters walked out in protest over President Donald Trump’s involvement in crypto. The joint hearing — organized by the House Financial Services and…
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Ivan Soto-Wright urged Congress in an open letter to ensure fair competition between state and federal stablecoin issuers in upcoming legislation. The MoonPay CEO voiced support for preserving state regulatory authority over stablecoin issuers, urging Congress to adopt key amendments…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged lawmakers in the United States to pass federal legislation on cryptocurrencies. In her letter on Thursday, April 10, Attorney General James warned that the lack of a robust federal regulatory framework for…
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U.S. legislators are pushing for more clarity on crypto, in an effort to keep the crpyto industry in the country.
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Over 30 crypto firms, led by the DeFi Education Fund, are urging Congress to address the Department of Justice’s interpretation of money transmitter laws, which they say could expose non-custodial software developers to criminal liability. In a letter sent to…
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​The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has approved the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, moving it toward a Senate vote. Introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty, the bill seeks to establish a federal framework for stablecoin regulation. ​…
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Randy Guynn, a prominent U.S. banking attorney, has called for stablecoins to be subject to bank-level regulations. Speaking before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, Guynn argued that stablecoins should offer the same level of safety as insured bank deposits…
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Bitcoin adoption knocked on the doors of the U.S. Congress as lawmakers tapped crypto’s biggest token for personal wealth.
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House Democrats are targeting President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin with new legislation aimed at preventing top U.S. officials from profiting from digital assets. Rep. Sam Liccardo plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act on Thursday,…
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Coinbase is pushing Congress to pass legislation that provides regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry, arguing that inaction leaves consumers vulnerable and drives innovation overseas. In a two-page statement, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad emphasized the urgent need for…