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Policy

Crypto bill likely delayed for weeks by Banking Committee after Coinbase pulled its support

The momentum for new crypto rules in Washington has slowed to a crawl and and it is not expected to resume for at least several weeks.

Senator Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee

Markets

Agriculture version of crypto market structure bill markup delayed to end of January, chair says

The Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Senator John Boozman said.

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Policy

Prediction Markets Say U.S. Government Shutdown Days From Ending as Health Care Fight Looms

Polymarket traders see a 96% chance the record-long shutdown ends by mid-November, as the Senate passes a deal and pressure mounts on House Republicans to act.

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Policy

Dems Respond to GOP's Crypto Market Structure Bill With Framework of Priorities

Senate Democrats laid out seven issues they want to see addressed in any market structure legislation, including addressing Donald Trump's crypto ties.

Ruben Gallego (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate Releases Answer to Clarity Act as It Continues Market Structure Work

The Senate published a 35-page discussion draft market structure bill, asking for industry input on how it may be improved.

Senators Cynthia Lummis and Tim Scott, and White House crypto adviser Bo Hines (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate Stablecoin Bill Likely to Win Massive Bipartisan Support, Dem Lawmaker Says

Republicans "adopted a lot of the amendments" Democrats wanted, Sen. Ruben Gallego said.

Ruben Gallego (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World

Senator Tim Scott said the Senate will tackle crypto bills, and the incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee said he hopes to pass them in 2025.

Senator Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee

Opinion

Crypto for Advisors: Post-Election Review

A week after the election, crypto sentiment remains strong. Polymarket, bitcoin and a possibly more efficient and crypto-positive government are all tailwinds to look forward to.

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News Analysis

Here's Why Today's U.S. Election Matters for Crypto

It's unlikely a crypto bill will become law this year, but not impossible.

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Policy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Pro-Crypto Opponent, John Deaton, Has a Plan to Beat Her

The lawyer who waded into the SEC tussle with the crypto sector has won the Massachusetts Republican nomination for Senate and shares his next steps with CoinDesk.

John Deaton is the Republican candidate facing Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the race for her Senate seat. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)