Capitol Hill
Patrick McHenry says crypto market structure bill could pass before Memorial Day
Ondo Finance Vice Chairman and former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry joins Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr on CoinDesk Live from the Ondo Summit to discuss the rapid shift in U.S. crypto policy and why he believes long-awaited market structure legislation is closer than many expect. McHenry reflects on how tokenized real-world assets are reshaping global markets, the growing push to harmonize the SEC and CFTC, and why decentralized finance is essential to unlocking crypto’s full potential. He also weighs in on the stablecoin yield debate, ethics concerns, and makes a bold prediction: a market structure bill could reach the president’s desk before Memorial Day.
Three tax hurdles stifling U.S. crypto innovation
Solana Policy Institute Head of Government Relations, Colin McLaren joins Paul Hastings Partner Renato Mariotti and Jito Labs Chief Legal and Operating Officer Rebecca Rettig, to break down the push for new tax legislation in D.C. and what it means for the future of the on-chain economy. They explore the push for fair wash sale rules, tax-free staking rewards, and why bipartisan support is building to keep crypto innovation in America.
Fed Chair Powell Says Stablecoin Regulations Need Central Bank Oversight
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying "we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money." Powell further underscored the significance of central banks as the "ultimate source of credibility in money" in all advanced economies. He also argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee.
Key Takeaways From Senate Hearing on AI Oversight
Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, as industry leaders testified before lawmakers about the potential risks and opportunities at a Senate subcommittee hearing. Gary Marcus, professor emeritus at New York University, who was also one of three witnesses to testify, discusses the key takeaways from the hearing and the future of AI regulation.
Custodia Bank CEO on Washington’s 'Misguided' Crypto Crackdown
In a recent blog post, Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long shares her concerns about the politics of digital assets on Capitol Hill. Long wrote in part, "Washington’s misguided crackdown will only push risks into the shadows, leaving regulators to play whack-a-mole as the risks continuously pop up in unexpected places."
Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Capitol Hill Vending Machines Accept Crypto
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has proposed requiring vendors on Capitol Hill to accept cryptocurrency as payment. "The Hash" panel discusses Cruz's latest pro-crypto advocacy and the implications for crypto on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto
If the Texas senator's resolution is passed, his congressional colleagues and Capitol Hill visitors will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while burning the midnight oil.
Crypto Regulation Around the Globe
Bitwise Asset Management General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Katherine Dowling shares insights on crypto regulation and how new rules coming from Capitol Hill could potentially impact other parts of the globe.
How House Speaker Drama May Impact Crypto Regulation This Year
The U.S. House of Representatives still has yet to elect a speaker after failing on six attempts in the past two days of voting. Blockchain Association Director Of Government Relations Ron Hammond discusses the potential outcome and what that could mean for this year's crypto agenda on Capitol Hill. Plus, his take on the regulatory impact of FTX's fallout and Binance.US reportedly ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
Newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes reacts to the possible Binance takeover of FTX, given Sam Bankman-Fried's role as a large donor in this election cycle. "He spent a lot of time on Capitol Hill in a really important role ... educating the Congress," Himes says of Bankman-Fried. Plus, Himes compares the FTX fallout to the "ultimate meltdown" of the internet in the early 2000s.
