Congress
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Is a Watershed Moment for Our Industry
For too long, the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States has been an untenable. FIT21 represents a notable step in the right direction, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith writes.
By Kristin SmithMay 22, 2024
U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support
The House's passage of the digital assets legislation passes the crypto baton to the Senate, where odds remain low for decisive action.
By Jesse Hamilton, Nikhilesh DeMay 22, 2024
Does the SAB 121 Vote Mean Anything for Future Crypto Legislation?
An encouraging sign of bipartisan agreement over sane digital asset rules is also business as usual.
By Daniel KuhnMay 17, 2024
House Votes to Erase SEC Crypto Policy While President Biden Vows Veto
The House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution to oppose the SEC's crypto accounting policy, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, as President Biden defends it.
By Jesse HamiltonMay 8, 2024
House's McHenry Accuses SEC Chief Gensler of Misleading Congress on Ethereum
The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee says Gensler refused to discuss his view on ETH in testimony even after the SEC was investigating it as a security.
By Jesse HamiltonApr 30, 2024
Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Get Pinned to FAA Reauthorization, Putting Effort On Hold Again
A flash of hope that an FAA bill could carry U.S. stablecoin rules across the finish line has been momentarily dashed as congressional leaders were said to ward off amendments.
By Jesse HamiltonApr 30, 2024
Stablecoin Bill Could Be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
Waters has previously called a version of the stablecoin bill “deeply problematic and bad for America."
By Amitoj SinghApr 25, 2024
What’s at Stake for Crypto in India as the World’s Largest Democracy Is in the Midst of Its National Election?
Crypto’s significance as an election issue remains non-existent or at best negligible.
By Amitoj SinghApr 24, 2024
Crypto PAC Spent Millions to Get Alabama Candidate on Path Toward Congress
Shomari Figures just won the Democratic primary in Alabama after $2.7 million in outside support from one of the digital assets industry's main campaign-finance operations.
By Jesse HamiltonApr 17, 2024
Crypto-Skeptic Sen. Sherrod Brown Is Open to Advancing Stablecoin Legislation, Bloomberg Reports
In the House, Rep. Patrick McHenry recently said he remained optimistic about getting a U.S. stablecoin law passed.
By Nick BakerApr 16, 2024
