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Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first significant crypto regulation bill. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
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.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first significant crypto regulation bill. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
May 22, 2024 at 9:42 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
RegulationsHouse of RepresentativesLegislationCongressSEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is holding the line against crypto legislation, even as the White House says its willing to talk. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Analysis
SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?
A new White House statement suggests not even the president who appointed the SEC chairman thinks the government can go on overseeing digital assets without new policy.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is holding the line against crypto legislation, even as the White House says its willing to talk. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 22, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
AnalysisRegulationSecurities and Exchange CommissionHouse of RepresentativesLegislationGary Gensler
House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said he's counting on a good vote total for the crypto bill sending a message. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Several U.S. House Democrats Petition Colleagues to Join Yes Side on Crypto Bill
Crypto market-structure bill FIT21 is set for a vote on Wednesday, though its chances in the Senate remain uncertain.
House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said he's counting on a good vote total for the crypto bill sending a message. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 21, 2024 at 7:36 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2024
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The crypto industry is lobbying U.S. House of Representatives leaders as they approach a final vote on the first major crypto-regulation bill to make it this far. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Crypto Industry Rallies Behind House Bill as It Heads Toward Final Vote
The so-called FIT21 legislation to establish a U.S. regulatory regime for digital assets is set for a floor vote next week, and the sector is telling House leaders the effort...
The crypto industry is lobbying U.S. House of Representatives leaders as they approach a final vote on the first major crypto-regulation bill to make it this far. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 17, 2024 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2024
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Rep. Patrick McHenry (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill
The House is set next week to vote on a wide-ranging bill to set crypto regulations, though its potential in the Senate remains murky, despite the optimism of its proponents.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 15, 2024 at 8:06 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Rep. Patrick McHenry said a major crypto legislative effort is close to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
U.S. House's McHenry Says Bill on Crypto Market Structure Will Get Floor Vote
The legislation known as FIT21, which would set up a system to govern U.S. crypto markets, is headed toward a House vote, though that may mark the end of this effort.
Rep. Patrick McHenry said a major crypto legislative effort is close to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 10, 2024 at 8:42 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2024
RegulationsLegislationHouse of RepresentativesHouse Financial Services CommitteePatrick McHenry
Democrats in the House of Representatives say they'll push a bill to target money laundering in crypto mixing services. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering
New legislation is on the way to target mixers as money-laundering tools, according to Rep. Sean Casten, who also highlighted Tether as the favorite token for illicit finance.
Democrats in the House of Representatives say they'll push a bill to target money laundering in crypto mixing services. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 7, 2024 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2024
RegulationsMoney LaunderingMixersTornado CashSamourai WalletLegislationHouse Financial Services Committee
An effort to attach a stablecoin bill to another must-pass piece of legislation looks to be unlikely to succeed. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
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...
An effort to attach a stablecoin bill to another must-pass piece of legislation looks to be unlikely to succeed. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 30, 2024 at 7:49 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
Regulationsstablecoin billStablecoinsLegislationCongressPatrick McHenrySherrod BrownExclusive