Crypto Market Structure Talks In Washington: Key Events To Follow This Week

As the Senate Banking Committee prepares for a new round of discussions this Tuesday, anticipation builds around the long-awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act. Yet despite ongoing negotiations, there have been no major developments indicating imminent passage of the bill. дальше »

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Australia Senate committee pushes bill to bring crypto platforms under financial services rules

Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee is considering a new bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to operate in accordance with the country’s existing financial services regime. дальше »

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Australian Senate committee backs crypto platform licensing bill

Australia is moving closer to a new licensing regime that would bring crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms into the Australian Financial Services Licence regime. дальше »

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Australian Senate panel backs crypto regulation framework

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee said the proposed legislation will modernize digital assets regulatory framework. дальше »

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Crypto Market Holds Breath Ahead Of FOMC Meeting, Will The Fed Ease Interest Rates?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has always had significant implications on the crypto market because this is where the interest rates for the US markets are determined. With the announcement of whether there is a rate hike, a rate ease, or the interest rates staying the same, the markets always react, either positively […] дальше »

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Chinese DeepSeek AI Predicts the Price of XRP and Solana If the Clarity Act Doesn’t Pass in 2026

The CLARITY Act may fail to become law this year if it doesn’t pass committee by the end of April, according to Galaxy Digital research. The main battle is over stablecoin rewards, which banks say could drain deposits from the banking system. дальше »

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French Hill says CLARITY Act could fix gaps left by GENIUS Act

French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, said the CLARITY Act could help address unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. French Hill remarks on CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Hill discussed concerns raised by banks about how crypto… дальше »

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SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe

The committee that steers the U.S. securities regulator on investor issues voted to support a new effort to regulate stock transactions on blockchains. дальше »

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Brickken Integrates UNE Committee to Shape Institutional Tokenization Standard

Brickken aligns with UNE Committee to help shape global blockchain tokenization standards and strengthen institutional adoption of real-world assets (RWA). дальше »

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Single Swing Vote May Determine Fate Of The CLARITY Act In Banking Committee

Despite strong backing from President Donald Trump and ongoing discussions at the White House, the CLARITY Act — the Senate’s long-debated crypto market structure bill — remains stalled as political divisions persist and the midterm elections draw closer. дальше »

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U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban

The Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan "ROAD to Housing Act" includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren grills OCC chief over World Liberty’s bank charter bid

A tense exchange unfolded at a Senate Banking Committee hearing as Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould over a pending bank charter application tied to President Donald Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty. Elizabeth Warren demands answers… дальше »

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OCC pitches stablecoin rules as U.S. Senate holds banking hearing in which crypto stars

Before the Senate Banking Committee gaveled its banking-oversight hearing to a start, crypto claimed much of the oxygen, including in an OCC policy push. дальше »

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UK politician proposes ban on political crypto donations over foreign interference risks

Some Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom, led by the chairman of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, Matt Western, are pushing for a temporary ban on political crypto donations due to concerns over foreign interference. A letter… дальше »

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UK security committee chair urges temp ban on crypto political donations

The Reform UK party was the first to accept crypto donations in May last year, with leader Nigel Farage announcing the group is accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency contributions. дальше »

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Blockchain Association urges Congress to modernize crypto tax rules

The Blockchain Association has proposed a set of crypto tax reforms after meeting with House Ways and Means Committee offices on Capitol Hill. “There is real bipartisan opportunity to modernize digital asset tax policy in 2026. We look forward to… дальше »

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Missouri Revives Push For Bitcoin Reserve As New Bill Moves To House Committee

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Arizona advances bill to hold Bitcoin and XRP in state reserve fund

Arizona lawmakers advanced a proposal that would allow the state to hold digital assets in a strategic reserve. The legislation, which includes XRP among eligible assets, cleared a key committee vote by 4–2 and will now proceed further through the state legislature. дальше »

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Missouri’s $0 to Bitcoin? HB2080 Pushes 5-Year Crypto Reserve Plan Forward

Key Takeaways: Missouri’s HB2080 has advanced to the House Commerce Committee, reviving the HB2080 bill of Missouri has been submitted to the House Commerce Committee, restarted the effort to build The post Missouri’s $0 to Bitcoin? HB2080 Pushes 5-Year Crypto Reserve Plan Forward appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Missouri lawmakers advance revived Bitcoin strategic reserve bill to committee

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill that would allow the state treasurer to “accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or devises of bitcoin from eligible Missouri residents or a governmental entity.” House Bill 2080 was introduced by Rep.… дальше »

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Crypto price prediction as hawkish FOMC minutes sparks market sell-off

The latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes struck a hawkish tone, pressuring risk assets including cryptocurrencies. Policymakers acknowledged that while inflation has cooled from its highs, progress toward the Fed’s 2% target “might be slower and more uneven than generally… дальше »

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XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill

Arizona moved closer this week to setting up a public reserve of cryptocurrency after lawmakers pushed a bill forward that names XRP among the tokens that could be held. Related Reading: What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation The push came after a committee vote that cleared one of the early hurdles for Senate Bill SB1649, and the mention of XRP has already drawn attention from traders and public officials who track crypto policy. дальше »

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Telegram blocks 7.46m channels as Russia mulls April 1 ban

Telegram use in Russia faces rising blocks and slowdown as regulators tighten controls. Telegram has begun blocking illegal content and has sufficient time to meet Russian regulatory requirements, according to a senior parliamentary committee member overseeing the matter. Andrey Svintsov,… дальше »

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Coin Center presses Senate to keep dev protections in BRCA bill

Crypto dev liability fears surge after 2025 cases, as Coin Center defends BRCA protections. Coin Center has called on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to advance legislation that would shield cryptocurrency developers from prosecution when they do not control user… дальше »

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XRP price prediction as token surges after Ripple CEO joins CFTC advisory committee

XRP price jumped after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee, a move seen as strengthening Ripple’s regulatory standing in Washington. дальше »

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Best Crypto to Buy Now as DeepSnitch AI Charms Investors With Indispensable Utility and 100x ROI, While BankrCoin and Ondo Explode

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has made a strategic addition to its Innovation Advisory Committee by appointing executives from top crypto firms like Ripple and Coinbase. This advisory wing was launched by CFTC chair Mike Selig back in January 2026 and is aimed at shaping how the regulator crafts policy. дальше »

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CFTC’s 35-seat crypto “war room” changes the SEC fight — here’s what’s at stake

CFTC Chair forms a new Innovation Advisory Committee packed with crypto, exchange, and prediction-market CEOs Most crypto traders barely think about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission until something breaks, a lawsuit hits, or a Bitcoin futures headline crosses their feed. дальше »

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CFTC chair just built a 35-seat crypto mega-panel, and it changes the SEC vs CFTC fight

CFTC Chair forms a new Innovation Advisory Committee packed with crypto, exchange, and prediction-market CEOs Most crypto traders barely think about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission until something breaks, a lawsuit hits, or a Bitcoin futures headline crosses their feed. дальше »

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CFTC taps Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, FanDuel for New Innovation Panel

CFTC Chair Selig taps 35 crypto, finance, and prediction market leaders for advisory committee. Coinbase, Robinhood, Nasdaq, CME Group, Uniswap, and Solana also among those named. The post CFTC taps Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, FanDuel for New Innovation Panel appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Coinbase, Ripple, Solana execs join CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee

The Commodity and Futures Trading Commission expanded its Innovation Advisory Committee to a 35-member panel on Thursday with the addition of executives from leading crypto-facing entities like Coinbase and Ripple, among others. дальше »

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SEC chair warns some prediction markets may fall under securities laws

The head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says prediction markets are drawing serious legal and regulatory attention. At a Senate Banking Committee hearing on February 12, SEC Chair Paul Atkins described rapidly-growing prediction markets as “a huge issue”… дальше »

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Ripple CEO Dubs New CFTC Committee 'Olympics Crypto Roster'

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has established a powerhouse Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). дальше »

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Democratic lawmakers slam SEC Chair Atkins over crypto enforcement

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Wednesday dredged up concerns about the pro-crypto regulatory shift under the Trump administration. дальше »

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Crypto super PAC to spend $5M on Barry Moore’s Senate bid: Report

Crypto political action committee Fairshake spent roughly $130 million during the 2024 US elections to support pro-crypto candidates. дальше »

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US Treasury Secretary calls on Senate to advance Warsh nomination amid Powell probe

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the Senate Banking Committee to move ahead with the confirmation hearings for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, even as a Department of Justice investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell remains unresolved.… дальше »

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Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting

The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a hawkish Fed nominee. дальше »

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Kalshi boosts surveillance ahead of Super Bowl with independent committee

Kalshi has seen nearly $170 million in Super Bowl-related bets, and its move to boost oversight comes amid scrutiny of prediction markets by regulators and Congress. дальше »

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Kalshi Steps Up Market Integrity Amid Prediction Market Insider Trading Scrutiny

New surveillance committee and enforcement hires come as regulated event markets seek credibility with traders, regulators and major sports leagues. The post Kalshi Steps Up Market Integrity Amid Prediction Market Insider Trading Scrutiny appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a brutal irony as the Treasury refuses to save BTC from its own political success

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress he has no authority to bail out Bitcoin. The exchange came during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, when Senator Brad Sherman asked whether the Treasury could intervene to support cryptocurrency prices. дальше »

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Virginia Advances Bill in Committee to Establish State Bitcoin Fund

Bitcoin Magazine Virginia Advances Bill in Committee to Establish State Bitcoin Fund Virginia lawmakers pushed forward a proposal that would allow state funds to be invested in bitcoin. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury: U.S. Government Cannot Deploy Taxpayer Funds to ‘Bail Out’ Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury: U. S. Government Cannot Deploy Taxpayer Funds to ‘Bail Out’ Bitcoin As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday morning, Rep. дальше »

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White House officials met with crypto, banking reps to discuss stablecoins

The meeting came more than two weeks after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a markup on the CLARITY Act, adding that everyone “remains at the table“ to work on the bill. дальше »

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Senate Crypto Bill Advances – But Odds of Passing Reflect Challenges Ahead

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the crypto market structure bill, but odds of passage in 2026 are hovering around 53%. The post Senate Crypto Bill Advances – But Odds of Passing Reflect Challenges Ahead appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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US Senate advances new crypto law yet CLARITY gridlock might kill the bill for good

On Jan. 29, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the crypto market-structure bill, giving the legislation known as the “CLARITY Act” its first concrete win in the Senate. The Agriculture panel’s action moves the bill closer to a full Senate fight over which regulator sets the rules for spot crypto markets. дальше »

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U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advances CLARITY Act in party-line vote

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 on Thursday, Jan 29 to advance its version of the CLARITY Act, pushing a major crypto market structure bill one step further through Congress. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act cleared the committee along… дальше »

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US Senate Committee Moves CLARITY Act Forward on Party-Line Vote

The CLARITY Act took a step forward after the US Senate Agriculture Committee approved its portion of the crypto market structure bill during a markup [...] дальше »

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Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market bill 12-11 along party lines. дальше »

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Senate Vote Exposes CLARITY Act’s Fragile Path Forward

The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced its portion of the CLARITY Act on a narrow, party-line vote, reflecting how politically fragile the crypto market structure bill remains. The committee passed the measure 12–11 on Wednesday, with no Democrats voting in favor, despite months of negotiations cited by Republican leadership. дальше »

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Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure legislation without bipartisan support

The advancement highlights ongoing partisan divides, potentially impacting future regulatory clarity and innovation in the crypto industry. The post Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure legislation without bipartisan support appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone despite Democrat opposition

The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber. дальше »

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