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A bipartisan group of more than a dozen U.S. representatives has introduced legislation to enshrine a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in federal law, mandate a minimum 20-year holding period, and direct the Treasury Department to acquire up to 1 million bitcoin over five years. Bipartisan ARMA Bill Targets 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL) … Read more
The Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026, to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, pushing the United States closer to its first comprehensive crypto market structure law. A16z Crypto Backs CLARITY Act After Senate Committee Vote The committee’s “markup” vote moved the legislation forward on a bipartisan basis. Miles Jennings, General Counsel … Read more
Senate Democrats intensified efforts to challenge the CLARITY Act, warning the crypto market structure bill could leave major illicit finance vulnerabilities unresolved. The push to challenge the legislation coincided with a separate request for a federal investigation into World Liberty Financial. Lawmakers Warn CLARITY Act Could Widen Crypto Finance Gaps Senate Democrats intensified criticism of … Read more
AARP urged senators to preserve Section 205 of the CLARITY Act as cryptocurrency kiosk scams draw concern. The group cited more than 13,460 complaints and $389 million in reported losses tied to the machines. AARP Backs Section 205 Ahead of CLARITY Act Markup AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for 125 million … Read more
Senate Banking Committee Republicans mounted a defense of the CLARITY Act ahead of a scheduled May 14 markup, rejecting claims that the bill would weaken securities law, create loopholes, or ignore illicit finance risks. They argued the legislation would instead assign regulator authority, require disclosures, and add anti-fraud protections across digital asset markets. Republicans Answer … Read more
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is convening a closed-door session to push crypto tax reform forward, with new legislation on the table that could reshape how digital asset holders pay taxes on staking, trading, and everyday payments. PARITY Act Would Defer Staking Taxes The House Ways and Means Committee is set to hold a … Read more
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released a 309-page updated draft of the CLARITY Act as the landmark crypto market structure bill heads toward a formal markup vote on May 14, 2026. Drawing Permanent Lines Between SEC and CFTC The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly called the CLARITY Act, moved significantly closer to becoming … Read more
A U.S. senator criticized bank opposition to stablecoin legislation before a committee session, saying the American Bankers Association sought “immediate engagement” from bank CEOs. He framed the dispute as a fight over competition, yields, and control. US Senator Blasts Bank Pushback on Stablecoin Bill Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee … Read more
Voters showed broad support for the CLARITY Act after Harrisx found 52% backed the crypto market structure bill after reviewing a policy summary of the proposal, while 11% opposed it. The survey also found 70% said the United States should already have passed clear cryptocurrency legislation. Voters Link Crypto Rules to U.S. Financial Leadership Harrisx, … Read more
The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act, setting up the Senate’s first formal committee debate over digital asset market structure legislation. The executive session will allow lawmakers to debate amendments and determine whether the bill advances toward a full Senate vote. Senate Banking Takes Up Long-Delayed Crypto Bill The … Read more