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U.S. Congress

News Analysis

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto campaign PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries

In the opening primaries of the midterm congressional contests, Fairshake is celebrating victories of several pro-crypto candidates backed by the super PAC.

Representative Al Green, a Texas Democrat (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

News Analysis

U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor

President Donald Trump did order a bitcoin reserve, but it doesn't yet exist, even as the CNBC host says the feds will start filling it when bitcoin hits $60,000.

CNBC host Jim Cramer

Policy

Government Shutdown Threatens Crypto's Big Picture as It Stretches to Second-Longest

The closure of the federal government isn't yet making a significant dent in the digital assets sector's interactions, but it's doing damage to long-term goals.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Democrats in Congress Call Foul on Status of Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks

Senator Elizabeth Warren and others say they're probing whether Sacks has improperly outstayed his "special government employee" status.

Crypto and Artificial Intelligence Czar David Sacks speaks at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Winklevoss Twins Heave $21M Toward Republicans in Next Year's Congressional Battles

As much of the crypto industry avoids picking a favored party in Congress, the brothers atop Gemini decry "bad-faith" Democrats as they give to a new PAC.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at the White House on July 18, 2025. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

New U.S. Crypto Group AIP Joins Crowded Field, Targets Policymaker Education

The American Innovation Project is the latest digital assets advocacy organization to launch, but its tax status could help it find a niche.

American Innovation Project

News Analysis

Trump Eyes Moving U.S. Economy Further Into Crypto Via Mortgages, 401(k)s

Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

With $25M Boost from Coinbase, Crypto Sector's Fairshake PAC Has $141M for Elections

The crypto industry is sitting on a massive $141 million to spend on the next round of congressional elections, offering a constant reminder to lawmakers.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Policy

House Gears Up for Crypto Market Structure Vote on Wednesday, Stablecoins Thursday

The Clarity Act is set for a Wednesday afternoon vote in the U.S. House, according to industry lobbyists, and the GENIUS Act may get a Thursday morning vote.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)