Senate Banking Committee Halts Crypto Bill Progress After CEO Critique
Progress on a landmark cryptocurrency regulation bill hit a pause as the United States Senate Banking Committee delayed its discussion.
Progress on a landmark cryptocurrency regulation bill hit a pause as the United States Senate Banking Committee delayed its discussion.
US senators have put forward new draft legislation intended to define federal oversight of the cryptocurrency sector.
In a draft market structure bill, US senators have proposed a clear prohibition on stablecoin rewards for idle holdings.
The Trump family’s crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, has applied to operate as a national trust bank.
Clear US rules for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum appear increasingly delayed, as a leading market structure bill may not pass until 2027 and could take effect in 2029, TD Cowen reports.
Data from 2025 reveals a record-breaking influx of blockchain-related terminology in SEC filings, with mentions soaring to an estimated 8,000 by late summer and remaining elevated throughout the fall season.
A Republican and Democratic representative have jointly released a proposed tax framework for cryptocurrencies that would exempt certain stablecoin transactions from taxation and provide clarity on the tax treatment of staking rewards.

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