US senate Democrats cross the aisle to help Republicans pass crypto bill

Senate passed legislation to regulate stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacyUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond. Continue reading...

US senate Democrats cross the aisle to help Republicans pass crypto bill

Senate passed legislation to regulate stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy

The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.

The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond. Continue reading...