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New Congress, new crack at crypto legislation: what's up next on the Hill in 2025

U.S. lawmakers may advance cryptocurrency legislation in 2023, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and the FIT21 bill, amid a pro-crypto Congress and shifting political dynamics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

Stand with Crypto advocates flood Senate with 107,000 emails opposing SEC Crenshaw's renomination

Crypto advocates sent over 107,000 emails to U.S. senators opposing Caroline Crenshaw's SEC renomination, calling for a favorable crypto policy and expressing their discontent with political influences.

theblock.co • 17/12/2024 - 22:13 PM

'Praise the Lord': Sen. Tim Scott reacts as SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw's renomination vote is scrapped

Senate Banking Committee halts Caroline Crenshaw's SEC renomination; Tim Scott pushes for prioritizing innovation over regulation amid objections from Republicans and industry calls for her removal.

theblock.co • 17/12/2024 - 17:30 PM

TD Cowen says SEC likely to forge on with crypto rules without Democratic commissioners in the new year

Post-elections, Republicans will dominate the SEC, leading to faster crypto regulations but potential risks of partisanship affecting policy stability, warns TD Cowen's Jaret Seiberg.

theblock.co • 16/12/2024 - 18:11 PM

Incoming committee chair Rep. French Hill plans to prioritize digital asset legislation in the new year

French Hill prioritizes digital asset regulation in 2025, supported by GOP; discussions on a strategic bitcoin reserve also surface, highlighting legislative interest in cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 13/12/2024 - 17:32 PM

Rep. French Hill secures chairmanship to lead the House Financial Services Committee: reports

Republicans appointed French Hill as the new chair of the House Financial Services Committee, focusing on digital asset legislation and addressing banking access issues for crypto businesses.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 20:26 PM

Rep. French Hill pledges to investigate debanking following crypto executives' complaints

Rep. French Hill plans to investigate debanking in the crypto industry, while discussions on stablecoin regulations continue, amid pressures on banks regarding crypto accounts.

theblock.co • 04/12/2024 - 18:59 PM

Texas judge tosses out SEC's expanded 'broker' rule, which broke with 90 years of legal tradition to rope in crypto traders

A Texas court has order the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to throw out a controversial rule that broadly redefined the term “dealer” in a move that impacted both crypto-focused and traditional finance firms. The Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas lodged a lawsuit against the agency in April, the month the expanded rule took effect.

theblock.co • 21/11/2024 - 20:07 PM

Michael Saylor says bitcoin is 'Manifest Destiny' for the US amid Red Wave, with $100K NYE party plans underway

Michael Saylor views Bitcoin as key to U.S. prosperity, citing Republican support and MicroStrategy's bitcoin acquisitions, while planning a $100K celebration as its value is expected to rise.

theblock.co • 15/11/2024 - 13:19 PM

The Daily: Gary Gensler's potential farewell, bitcoin ETFs' half-trillion-dollar milestone and more

Gary Gensler may leave the SEC, Republicans retain House control, U.S. bitcoin ETFs hit $500 billion, and Coinbase rises in app rankings amid crypto enthusiasm.

theblock.co • 14/11/2024 - 20:01 PM

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