crypto legislation
U.S. Senate Takes First Big Step to Advance Stablecoin Bill
The first committee approval of a stablecoin bill in this new congressional session now moves the so-called GENIUS Act toward the Senate floor.
Crypto's DeFi Education Fund Swaps Directors as Miller Whitehouse-Levine Moves On
The advocacy group's chief legal officer, Amanda Tuminelli, will be the new executive director as her predecessor take a board role.
Texas Surges in U.S. States' Race to Put Public Funds Into Crypto
Texas' bitcoin strategic reserve bill clears its senate, while New Hampshire marks a committee win and Utah teeters on a deadline this week.
U.S. Senate's Banking Chair Pushes Debanking Bill After Crypto Uproar
Senator Tim Scott, the chief of the banking committee, is backing a bill to stop U.S. regulators from citing "reputational risk" as a reason to block clients.
U.S. Treasury's New Crypto Point Person Says Stablecoin Law a Good First Goal
Tyler Williams, an ex-industry lawyer hired as crypto counselor for Treasury Secretary Bessent, said there's a ton of inside work to be done in the department.
Crypto Industry Gets Chance to Make Its Case to U.S. Congress
In a hearing with the loaded title "A Golden Age of Digital Assets," the sector was — for the first time — mostly treated as a welcome arrival to U.S. finance.
Trump's Crypto Czar Sacks Says 'Golden Age' Coming
David Sacks and the leaders of the congressional committees that will handle crypto legislation outlined their plans at a press conference.
U.S. Senate's Effort on Stablecoins Revealed in New Bill from Hagerty
The Senate has pushed stablecoin bills before, but the chamber is now led by Republicans who want to make Hagerty's latest effort happen.
Opening Doors for Banks Under a Trump Administration
Despite the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, significant changes are not just based on market dynamics, but also political factors, says Lucas Schweiger.
Congress' Most Prolific Crypto Trader Is a Georgia Trucking Operator
Representative Mike Collins has been dabbling in memecoin Ski Mask Dog, buying some this week and revealing that the memecoin draw extends even to Congress.
