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Senate Begins Passage of Stablecoin Bill as House Marks Market-Structure Wins
The U.S. Congress is in the thick of its crypto efforts this week, with the Senate starting on final votes to approve its first-ever crypto bill.
Connecticut's Ban Throws Water on 2025 Trend of States Setting Up Crypto Investments
The Connecticut legislature has barred that state's government from setting up the kind of digital assets reserves seen forming elsewhere in the U.S.
Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers
Brian Quintenz told senators at his confirmation hearing for CFTC chairman that Congress needs to ensure "full promise" of digital assets' potential.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Moves Out of House Committees, Stablecoin Action Pending
The market structure bill got an overhaul in two House committees at the same time while the Senate's stablecoin bill is steaming toward a finish.
U.S. SEC Chair Says Working on 'Innovation Exemption' for DeFi Platforms
In a final SEC crypto roundtable, the securities watchdog dug into decentralized finance, with Chairman Paul Atkins promising efforts to ease developers' path.
House Dems Get Bonus Hearing on Crypto Market Structure, Assail Trump Conflicts
Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, pressured an additional hearing on the crypto market structure bill.
Senate Stablecoin Bill Likely to Win Massive Bipartisan Support, Dem Lawmaker Says
Republicans "adopted a lot of the amendments" Democrats wanted, Sen. Ruben Gallego said.
U.S. Federal Reserve's New Supervision Chief Will Wield Crypto Authority
Whether it's crypto's access to banking or the issuance of stablecoins, new Fed supervision chief Michelle Bowman will have a say.
Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco
A 24-year-old man said to be a mastermind behind the recent crimes was taken into custody in Tangier, authorities said.
Circle Prices IPO at $31 Per Share, Valuing Stablecoin Issuer at $6.9 Billion
Circle’s IPO exceeds expectations with a surge in demand, pushing shares above the marketed range.
