crypto legislation
DeFi, ethics disputes remain in Senate crypto bill ahead of Jan. 15 vote
The Senate is approaching a potential markup that may advance crypto legislation to a vote, and industry insiders are amassing for a lobbying push this week.

Crypto bill markup expected next week as pressure mounts before shutdown deadline
Senators met to restart the high-stakes negotiation over the crypto market structure bill, and one of them reportedly said a markup is planned next week.

A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC
After holiday leadership shifts, the two U.S. markets regulators — the SEC and CFTC — are now run only by pro-crypto Republicans, with Congress still debating.

Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year
The most tireless advocate of digital assets issues in the U.S. Senate said she's grown too tired to keep at it, leaving her Republican seat in play next year.

What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?
Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.

Crypto industry insiders met with key senators on market structure bill negotiation
Executives and lobbyists attended a meeting today with Senator Tim Scott and others to hash out the ongoing talks over crypto's most important policy effort.

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report
The Polish government reintroduced crypto legislation without changing a single period, after telling the president he needs to sign it to avoid Russian-linked security threats.

Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill
Political progressives have joined forces to oppose current versions of the industry-backed legislative effort in the Senate.

Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association
The incoming policy chief arrives as the crypto industry seeks to influence the market structure bill in Congress, including its heavy DeFi implications.

U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director
The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.

