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Congressional Roundtable Highlights Urgent Need for Crypto Policy Overhaul

Congressional Roundtable Highlights Urgent Need for Crypto Policy Overhaul

Congress faces mounting pressure to pass landmark crypto legislation as U.S. leadership in digital finance hangs in the balance. Steil Urges Swift Bipartisan Action on Digital Asset Regulation at Congressional Roundtable U.S. Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI) called for immediate bipartisan action on digital asset legislation at a joint roundtable held May 6 by the U.S. […]

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OCC reaffirms banks’ authority to offer crypto services without prior approval

OCC reaffirms banks’ authority to offer crypto services without prior approval

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarified on May 7 that federally chartered banks and savings associations may offer crypto services, namely custody and execution, including through third-party providers, provided they adhere to sound risk management practices and legal compliance.  The clarification, issued through Interpretive Letter 1184, confirms and expands on earlier

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New Jersey Governor Candidates Turn to Crypto – Could a Token Strategy Sway June Voters?

New Jersey Governor Candidates Turn to Crypto – Could a Token Strategy Sway June Voters?

Several Democratic candidates in New Jersey’s crowded race for governor are leaning into crypto as a policy issue, reflecting a shift in how digital assets are discussed on the campaign trail. According to a Bloomberg report published on May 7, at least three of the six Democratic hopefuls—including Mikie Sherrill, Steve Fulop, and Josh Gottheimer—have

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Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would bar sitting presidents, lawmakers, and their families from issuing, endorsing, or holding cryptocurrency. The End Crypto Corruption Act, announced May 6, seeks to prevent elected officials from personally benefiting from digital assets while shaping policy. Bill targeting Trump’s memecoin issuance drops amid stablecoin legislation worries As Senator Jeff Merkley’s (D-OR)

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Coinbase Urges Senate Vote to Shape US Crypto Regulations Before August

Coinbase Urges Senate Vote to Shape US Crypto Regulations Before August

Momentum is accelerating in Washington as lawmakers edge closer to passing landmark crypto and stablecoin legislation that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation by August. Coinbase Pushes Congress to Finalize Stablecoin and Crypto Rules Before August Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called on U.S. lawmakers Tuesday to move forward with crucial cryptocurrency legislation, urging bipartisan cooperation

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SEC Signals Major Shakeup for Crypto Funding With Regulation A Under Fire

SEC Signals Major Shakeup for Crypto Funding With Regulation A Under Fire

SEC leadership is turning up the heat on outdated capital-raising rules, with bold signals that long-overdue Regulation A reforms could finally open floodgates for crypto ventures. SEC Chair Blasts Regulation A Limits, Calls for Reform to Empower Crypto Issuers and Small Businesses U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins urged a reassessment

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Bitwise sees peril in stalled crypto legislation amid political unrest

Bitwise sees peril in stalled crypto legislation amid political unrest

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cautioned that the digital asset market may face a turbulent summer if lawmakers in Washington fail to pass key crypto legislation, despite strong early momentum under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a note to clients, Hougan said crypto’s recent gains remain fragile without legal safeguards from Congress, warning that political gridlock

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Sam Altman’s World Ordered to Stop Biometric Data Collection in Kenya

Sam Altman’s World Ordered to Stop Biometric Data Collection in Kenya

The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s World to cease processing, collecting or dealing in biometric data without conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment. The order also requires Worldcoin to permanently delete biometric data collected in Kenya without proper assessments within seven days. Worldcoin Activities in Contravention of Data Protection Laws The Kenyan High

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First State Bitcoin Reserve Law Passed—NH Clears Treasury to Buy Crypto

First State Bitcoin Reserve Law Passed—NH Clears Treasury to Buy Crypto

New Hampshire has ignited a financial revolution by becoming the first U.S. state to greenlight strategic bitcoin investments, unlocking public treasury access to top-tier digital assets. State Treasury Gets Green Light to Invest in Bitcoin Under Groundbreaking Law The U.S. state of New Hampshire has become the first in the nation to authorize the creation

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US Releases Draft Crypto Framework—‘Golden Age of Digital Assets Is Here’

US Releases Draft Crypto Framework—‘Golden Age of Digital Assets Is Here’

The U.S. has unveiled a sweeping draft crypto bill that redefines digital asset oversight, igniting momentum for regulatory clarity, investor protection, and global market leadership. New US Crypto Asset Bill Draft Drops: ‘We Made Historic Progress’ The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services released a statement on May 5, unveiling a draft bill proposing a

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