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Texas Buys $5M in BTC ETF as States Edge Toward First Government Crypto Reserves
The effort is starting small, but Texas made an opening foray into a state-based crypto reserve — getting closer to the first government stockpile in the U.S.
U.S. Crypto Regulator, CFTC, Seeking Names for New 'CEO Innovation Council'
Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said the group will help usher in a new era of market structure, including a focus on digital assets.
U.S. House Bill Would Allow Federal Taxes in BTC While Aiding U.S. Reserve
Rep. Warren Davidson introduced legislation that allows bitcoin tax payments without incurring capital gains to beef up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Crypto Lobbyists Pitching Trump on Getting Things Done During Congress' Uncertainty
Industry groups signed a letter to President Donald Trump calling for new tax policy and agency action on initiatives apart from Congress' market structure work.
Trump's CFTC Pick, Mike Selig, Clears Hurdle on Way Toward Confirmation Vote
The day after his confirmation hearing, the Senate Agriculture Committee made a quick vote to push Mike Selig toward the overall Senate for a final vote.
Trump's Pick to Run CFTC, Selig, Tells Senators Crypto a 'Critical Mission' at Agency
Mike Selig, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, testified at his confirmation hearing in the Senate.
New Hampshire Awaits Bitcoin Bond Buyer to Get First State Effort Rolling
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority took the opening steps toward shepherding a potential $100 million private-sector bitcoin bond.
Senate Banking Panel Advances FDIC's Travis Hill for Wider Confirmation Vote
The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to send FDIC Acting Chair Travis Hill's nomination to the wider Senate for a final vote on taking the permanent job.
Canada Approves Budget That Advances Policy for Stablecoins
The Canadian government narrowly won favor in Parliament for its budget push that includes a new policy governing stablecoins.
Sen. Warren Keeps Pressure on Trump Crypto Ties as Market Structure Bill Negotiated
Senator Elizabeth Warren is maintaining political heat on President Trump's World Liberty Financial business interests in a letter to the Treasury and DOJ.
