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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.
Meta's Stablecoin Plan Questioned by Democrats Ahead of Key Senate Vote
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Meta asking whether it's lobbied for the GENIUS Act or has any plans to join an issuer in any way.
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.
Coinbase, BiT Global End Legal Fight Over WBTC Delisting
BiT Global agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase, with each party covering its own legal expenses.
Deutsche Bank Considers Stablecoin or Joining Industry-Led Initiative, Exec Says
The bank is also weighing a tokenized deposit system to make payments more efficient, as regulatory clarity and pending legislation accelerate stablecoin adoption.
AVAX Jumps 6% as Trump-Musk Tensions Fade and Institutional Momentum Builds
The token’s rebound was bolstered by technicals, as well as growing Avalanche-based projects making exposure to AVAX more attractive than to other altcoins.
World Liberty Financial to ‘Align’ With TRUMP Memecoin, Add It to Treasury
The move could bring institutional weight to the token and aligns with the project’s vision for “crypto, patriotism and long-term success.”
