Crypto lobbying


News Analysis

The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users

For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't.

U.S. Capitol, the seat of Congress in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

The big crypto bill isn't dead, may return next month as Wall Street fight still looms

The digital assets crowd has been complaining bitterly about bank-lobbyist tactics, but Senate lawmakers have a much longer relationship with their bankers.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line

The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Policy

Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet

There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they'll vote on.

The U.S. Capitol.

Policy

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.

Senator Tim Scott (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Top U.S. Crypto Lobbying Arm Digital Chamber Integrates CryptoUK as Affiliate

The Digital Chamber is among the oldest and largest crypto advocacy groups, and it'll now incorporate CryptoUK into its widening operations.

Digital Chamber and CryptoUK in UK (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

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.

Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate Republicans Call for Own Meeting With Crypto CEOs After Democrats' Sitdown

GOP lawmakers are scheduling a followup meeting with crypto CEOs after they meet this week with Senate Democrats on the market structure bill, sources say.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. Senators Get 250K Letters Calling for Protection of Stablecoin Yields

Stand With Crypto encouraged the messaging from its massive online list of advocates, asking the lawmakers to leave the GENIUS Act alone.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

Policy

Unified Crypto Lobbyists: Protect Software Developers, Senate, or We're Out

Lobbyists and firms such as Coinbase, Kraken and Ripple told key senators the sector can't support a market structure bill without software developer protection.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)