U.S. Senate
Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year
The most tireless advocate of digital assets issues in the U.S. Senate said she's grown too tired to keep at it, leaving her Republican seat in play next year.
Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC
In a package of confirmations, the U.S. Senate approved Mike Selig to lead the CFTC and Travis Hill to run the FDIC, both with major potential reach into crypto.
What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?
Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.
CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands
The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector.
Crypto industry insiders met with key senators on market structure bill negotiation
Executives and lobbyists attended a meeting today with Senator Tim Scott and others to hash out the ongoing talks over crypto's most important policy effort.
U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC
In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.
Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill
Political progressives have joined forces to oppose current versions of the industry-backed legislative effort in the Senate.
Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate
The Senate's process is inching forward on a mass-confirmation that would include two nominations with major crypto implications.
Trump's CFTC Pick, Mike Selig, Clears Hurdle on Way Toward Confirmation Vote
The day after his confirmation hearing, the Senate Agriculture Committee made a quick vote to push Mike Selig toward the overall Senate for a final vote.
Senate Banking Panel Advances FDIC's Travis Hill for Wider Confirmation Vote
The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to send FDIC Acting Chair Travis Hill's nomination to the wider Senate for a final vote on taking the permanent job.
