Senator Warren Launches New Probe Targeting Tether And Commerce Secretary Lutnick

Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the most prominent crypto skeptics in Washington, is now focusing her scrutiny on Tether and the man leading the Department of Commerce.  In a new probe framed around alleged national security concerns, Warren and Senator Ron Wyden have asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to respond to reports that Tether provided […] дальше »

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Senator Warren questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tether loan to family

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden sent letters to Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino asking about a loan Tether reportedly made to Lutnick's family. дальше »

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Lummis CLARITY Warning: This Political Alignment Is Rare and May Not Last

Senator Cynthia Lummis told the Bitcoin 2026 conference that the Lummis CLARITY Act warning centers not just on the 2030 timeline but on a structural argument: the current simultaneous alignment between the House, Senate, and White House on crypto legislation… дальше »

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Senator Tillis Draws New Red Line on the CLARITY Act

Sen. Thom Tillis says he will vote against the Clarity Act unless it bars federal officials from issuing crypto products. The post Senator Tillis Draws New Red Line on the CLARITY Act appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Warsh Confirmation Path Cleared as Tillis Drops Block and Senate Vote Set for Wednesday

Senator Thom Tillis lifted his blockade of Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination on April 27 after the Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the path for a Senate Banking Committee vote on… дальше »

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Fed chair race progresses as Tillis backs Warsh following DOJ decision

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has lifted his opposition to Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve chair after a federal investigation into Jerome Powell concluded. According to a statement shared by Tillis on X, the U.S. Department of Justice has wrapped… дальше »

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US Banks Are Calling Senators Directly to Kill the CLARITY Act’s Stablecoin Yield Rule

US banking groups have escalated their campaign against the CLARITY Act by calling Senate offices directly, with the North Carolina Bankers Association confirmed on April 18 to be urging member banks to phone Senator Thom Tillis’s office personally to demand… дальше »

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U.S. sanctions Cambodian senator Kok An over alleged crypto scam network

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An and a network of 28 entities over alleged ties to a large-scale crypto scam and trafficking-linked operation. The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Thursday that its Office of Foreign Assets… дальше »

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Senator Lummis Backs Bitcoin for US Cyber Defense After Admiral Paparo Testimony

Senator Lummis endorsed Admiral Paparo's push for Bitcoin proof-of-work in US cyber defense, urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act. The post Senator Lummis Backs Bitcoin for US Cyber Defense After Admiral Paparo Testimony appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trump’s Fed Nominee Says He Won’t Take Rate Orders. One Republican Is Holding Up the Vote.

Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, told a Senate confirmation hearing on April 21 that he has made no commitments to the White House on interest rates and would act independently, even as Republican Senator Thom… дальше »

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Kalshi Suspensions Include State Senator Sponsoring a Prediction Markets Ban

After the Commodity Futures Trading Commission leaders recently outlined insider trading enforcement priorities, Kalshi announced suspensions of three political candidates for “political insider trading,” including one who authored a bill banning prediction markets. дальше »

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GOP Senator Britt Urges a Way Forward to Confirm Warsh Before the May 15 Deadline

The most significant Fed nomination news from Tuesday’s hearing came not from the nominee but from Republican Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, who signaled the first concrete Republican effort to find an offramp around the Tillis blockade, urging all parties… дальше »

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CLARITY Act may miss April markup as talks over stablecoin rewards continue

A push to delay the Senate markup of the CLARITY Act to May has emerged as disputes over stablecoin yield continue to stall progress. According to Punchbowl News, US Senator Thom Tillis has advised Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott to… дальше »

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SEC enforcement drop sparks clash between Warren, Atkins

Senator Warren questions SEC Chair Atkins over 2025 data, citing decline in enforcement actions and raising concerns about Congress testimony. дальше »

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New Scrutiny Wave Hits Binance: Fresh Letters Sent To DOJ And FinCEN Over Iran Links

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal is increasing his scrutiny of Binance as new questions emerge about the exchange’s handling of Iran-related transactions.  The Connecticut senator has been pursuing the issue since February, when he first launched a formal inquiry into whether the cryptocurrency exchange violated US and international sanctions involving Iran.  On Friday, April 17, Blumenthal […] дальше »

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U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns

Bitcoin Magazine U. S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested updates from the DOJ and FinCEN on monitors overseeing Binance, citing AML compliance concerns, according to Fortune. дальше »

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Sen. Tillis says Clarity Act stablecoin yield text unlikely this week

Plans to release revised stablecoin yield language in the Clarity Act have been delayed, extending uncertainty around one of the bill’s most divisive provisions. According to a report from Politico, Senator Thom Tillis said the updated draft is unlikely to… дальше »

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Sentinel Action Fund pledges $8M to support pro-crypto Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race

A multi-million dollar influx from crypto-aligned donors is set to shape the 2026 Ohio Senate race as the Sentinel Action Fund commits $8 million to support Republican Senator Jon Husted. Sentinel Action Fund officials announced Wednesday that the super PAC,… дальше »

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Senator Tillis eyes “crypto-palooza” to break stalemate over stablecoin yield regulations

A bipartisan effort to bridge the divide between Wall Street and the digital asset industry could see a breakthrough as early as this week. Politico reports that Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is preparing to unveil a draft agreement aimed at… дальше »

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CLARITY Act faces 2030 delay warning from Senator Lummis

Senator Cynthia Lummis said Congress must pass the CLARITY Act soon or delay crypto market structure reform until 2030. дальше »

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Lummis on Major Crypto Bill: 'This Is Our Last Chance'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned Congress that failing to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act now could freeze regulatory progress until 2030. дальше »

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Senator Cynthia Lummis Says the Clarity Act Risks a 4-Year Delay

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) warns that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) faces a potential four-year legislative freeze if the Senate does not act before the 2026 midterm elections. дальше »

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Crypto Law Update: New York Prosecutors Want to Make Running Crypto Without a License a Criminal Offense

A new crypto law introduced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie would convert unlicensed virtual currency operations from a civil regulatory issue into a criminal offense, carrying up to 15 years in prison… дальше »

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Latest Crypto News: The US CLARITY Act Is Stuck in a Four-Way Senate Fight — and the May Window Is Closing Fast

The latest crypto news US CLARITY Act Senate 2026 bitcoin regulation battle has reached a pivotal moment: the bill that would define US crypto law for a generation is deadlocked between four factions in the Senate Banking Committee, and Senator… дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction: Why the Next Three Weeks in the US Senate Will Decide XRP’s Direction

The XRP price CLARITY Act connection has never been tighter: with the Senate Banking Committee targeting a late April markup and Senator Bernie Moreno warning that failure to pass by May effectively kills the bill for 2026, the next three… дальше »

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Alabama grants legal status to DAOs under DUNA Act

Alabama has become the second state in the United States to grant legal status to decentralized autonomous organizations under the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act. The DUNA Act, introduced in February by Republican Senator Lance Bell, provides legal recognition and… дальше »

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US Senators Push ‘Mined in America Act’ to Secure Bitcoin Mining and Reserve

Key Takeaways: A bill was submitted to Congress by Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator Cynthia Lummis to bring Bitcoin mining operations back to the U.S. This proposal includes a “Mined The post US Senators Push ‘Mined in America Act’ to Secure Bitcoin Mining and Reserve appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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CLARITY Act Nears April Markup as Key Crypto Rules Shift

The US Senate is preparing to move forward with the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, with lawmakers targeting a committee markup in the second half of April.   Recent statements from Senator Cynthia Lummis suggest final legislative text could be released within days, signaling that negotiations have entered their final phase. дальше »

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Bitcoin Heist Gone Wild: Teens Cross 600 Miles To Rob Couple Of $66M In Crypto

A man identifying himself only as “Red” allegedly ran the whole operation from somewhere far away — and police still don’t know who he is. Related Reading: Senator Defends CLARITY Act As Developer Protection Debate Heats Up Bitcoin Robbery Mastermind Still At Large That detail emerged during a March 17 court hearing in Maricopa County, […] дальше »

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Crypto Giant Bitmain Faces Scrutiny As US Senator Flags Trump Family Ties

A federal investigation into Chinese hardware maker Bitmain sits unresolved, its outcome unknown to the public. That uncertainty is now drawing fire from Capitol Hill — and putting US President Donald Trump’s family in the middle of it. дальше »

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Senator Defends CLARITY Act As Developer Protection Debate Heats Up

A crypto developer was convicted last year for running an unlicensed money-transmitting business. That case — and others like it — is now driving one of the sharpest disagreements in Washington over how the US plans to regulate decentralized finance. дальше »

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker U. S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. A Republican senator from Wyoming, Lummis currently serves as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets — a role she was appointed to in January 2025 to lead the Banking Committee’s efforts on digital asset legislation. дальше »

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MrBeast Crypto Marketing to Minors: Senator Warren Formally Questions The Megastar

Senator Warren Questions MrBeast Over Crypto Marketing

The post MrBeast Crypto Marketing to Minors: Senator Warren Formally Questions The Megastar appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Warren Seeks Details Of MrBeast’s Crypto Plans, Orders Response By April 3

Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally pressed Beast Industries and YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson—known as MrBeast—for detailed information about the company’s recent acquisition of Step, a fintech app that offers banking services to teenagers and previously permitted minors to trade crypto. дальше »

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New Crypto Market Structure Bill Draft Could Be Ready By Week’s End, Senator Scott Says

Senator Tim Scott discussed the impact of digital asset legislation and the progress on the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill on Tuesday, revealing that a fresh draft could be ready by the end of the week. дальше »

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Tim Scott signals progress on stablecoin yield dispute holding up crypto bill

This week banks and crypto lobbyists may reach a compromise on stablecoin yield payments, according to U. S. Senator Tim Scott. Currently, the Senate’s crypto market structure bill progress remains stalled. дальше »

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Top Ripple Exec Meets Democratic Senator

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has expressed renewed optimism for a bipartisan breakthrough in U.S. crypto regulation. дальше »

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CBDC: Senator Pushes For Permanent Ban In Housing Act Amendment

US Senator Ted Cruz is maintaining a firm campaign against a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). In the latest development, the junior senator representing Texas has pushed for a permanent CBDC ban in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to replace an initial short-term prohibition. дальше »

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Binance Claps Back At Senator Blumenthal’s Allegations, Denouncing False Claims

Binance has formally responded to US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) following a congressional letter in which the lawmaker cited media reports alleging the company enabled large-scale violations of US and international sanctions involving Iran. дальше »

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Senator Lummis says Kraken’s master account opens door for Bitcoin adoption in banks

Kraken's Fed access could catalyze a seamless integration of digital assets into traditional banking, reshaping the financial services landscape. The post Senator Lummis says Kraken’s master account opens door for Bitcoin adoption in banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing. 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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Warren Lambasts Key Crypto Bill Following SBF's Endorsement

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has issued a blistering warning against the proposed CLARITY Act. дальше »

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US Senator Investigates Binance Over Alleged $1.7 Billion Moving To Sanctioned Iranian Entities

Richard Blumenthal, the leading Democrat on a Senate Homeland Security investigative panel, has initiated an investigation into Binance after reports raised concerns about potential sanctions violations by the crypto giant. дальше »

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US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform. дальше »

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U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of… дальше »

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Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to rule out any taxpayer-funded intervention to stabilize Bitcoin. дальше »

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Senator Elizabeth Warren urges Fed and Treasury not to bail out ‘crypto billionaires’

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a stark warning to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, urging them not to use taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors as digital asset markets face renewed volatility. Elizabeth Warren warns against federal… дальше »

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Senator Warren Demands Blocking Potential Bailouts for Crypto Billionaires

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) issued a sharp warning to the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, demanding a formal guarantee that taxpayer funds will not be used to bail out "crypto billionaires.". дальше »

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US CLARITY Act to pass ‘hopefully by April’: Senator Bernie Moreno

Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spiked to 90% on Polymarket amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno. дальше »

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Warren urges Fed, Treasury not to ‘bail out’ crypto amid Trump-linked firm concerns

Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff. дальше »

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