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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)

Policy

Senate Democrats serious about crypto bill reboot, they said in call with industry

The Democratic contingent in negotiations over U.S. crypto market structure got back into the talks over the bill, though they sought to keep details private.

The U.S. Capitol will see an influx of new members of Congress next year whose campaigns were supported by crypto donations. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate Democrats pursuing a Friday call with crypto industry on market structure bill

A call is being planned to discuss the state of the legislation that's now been postponed in the Senate Banking Committee, sources say.

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

Policy

Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup

The committee's Republican chairman, Tim Scott, had pushed for a quick process before it collapsed under the weigh of unfinished business.

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

Policy

Senate banking chairman Scott: Trump-tied ethics clash doesn't belong in his crypto bill

Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he hopes to advance the crypto market structure bill, but some issues are unresolved.

Senator Tim Scott (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senators pitch more than 75 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections

A list of amendments — some of them far afield — is circulating for the planned markup hearing of the crypto market structure bill.

U.S. Capitol Building (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.

News Analysis

This is what's (currently) in the way of U.S. crypto market structure bill harmony

Though consequential Senate committee votes may be coming, the talks over the bill's language haven't yet satisfied fundamental requests from Democrats.

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

Policy

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.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)