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Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year

The most tireless advocate of digital assets issues in the U.S. Senate said she's grown too tired to keep at it, leaving her Republican seat in play next year.

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

News Analysis

What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?

Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report

The Polish government reintroduced crypto legislation without changing a single period, after telling the president he needs to sign it to avoid Russian-linked security threats.

Warsaw, Poland (Przemysław Włodkowski/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill

Political progressives have joined forces to oppose current versions of the industry-backed legislative effort in the Senate.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association

The incoming policy chief arrives as the crypto industry seeks to influence the market structure bill in Congress, including its heavy DeFi implications.

Lindsay Fraser, chief policy officer, Blockchain Association (CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director

The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.

Allie Page (American Innovation Project)

Policy

Australia’s New Digital Assets Bill Seeks to Prevent Past Crypto Failures

The Australian government introduced digital assets legislation to modernize its financial system and safeguard consumers.

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Policy

U.S. House Bill Would Allow Federal Taxes in BTC While Aiding U.S. Reserve

Rep. Warren Davidson introduced legislation that allows bitcoin tax payments without incurring capital gains to beef up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) (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)


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