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Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing "major victories" in the Senate negotiation.
U.S. Senate's Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources
The legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers hit a big bump a week ago, but negotiations continued and the latest version may move again.
CFTC's Pham Said to Plot Exit, Agency May Be Left Without a Party Majority
As Summer Mersinger exits to run the Blockchain Association and Caroline Pham talks of leaving when the new chairman arrives, the commission may fall to two.
Trump’s Memecoin, Crypto Stake Make Legislating ‘More Complicated’: Rep. French Hill
The congressman said he thinks getting a stablecoin bill and a market structure bill on President Donald Trump’s desk by the August recess is “still doable.”
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New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State's BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective.
CFTC Commissioner Mersinger to Be CEO at Blockchain Association
The Republican commissioner at the U.S. commodities regulator will be jumping into the industry just as major pieces of crypto legislation are brewing.
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le
TuongVy Le, a compliance expert and ex-SEC lawyer, said the rest of the financial industry is likely to migrate into the world overseen by pending regulations.
As Meta Said to Mull Tokens, Senator Warren Calls for Blocking Big Tech Stablecoins
While the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee argues for stablecoin limits, she and colleagues also questioned Binance's talks with Treasury.
Senate Votes Against Advancing Stablecoin Bill, Delaying Process as Trump Concerns Fester
Last-minute Democrat objections led to a failed vote to move into debate on a top crypto industry legislative priority to regulate dollar-based tokens.
Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate
Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action.
