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Most Influential: Rep. French Hill

Rep. French Hill's name may or may not end up on any of the final legislation that becomes crypto law in the U.S., but he was the one driving it forward.

Updated Dec 8, 2025, 3:47 p.m. Published Dec 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
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