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Locked and Loaded. Senate Crypto Infrastructure Bill Emerges for Markup as Negotiations Persist

The crypto infrastructure bill has been working its way through Congress for months. The CLARITY Act was approved by the House of Representatives in July. The Senate’s version of the bill, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, has emerged after months of wrangling among digital asset… Read More

Senate Banking Committee Pushes Forward on Crypto Market Infrastructure Bill

Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott announced on January 10, 2026, that the committee will hold a markup session for comprehensive digital asset market structure legislation.  Scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST, this move signals a renewed push… Read More

Crypto Infrastructure Legislation Expected to Go to Markup in January

Crypto market infrastructure legislation is expected to move to market next month. First reported by CryptoinAmerica, the Senate Banking Committee has selected January 15th as the date members will determine the language of the bill. The CLARITY Act was passed by the US House of… Read More

SBE Council Outlines the Benefits The INVEST Act

The INVEST Act was recently approved by the US House of Representatives and is now in the Senate, where it will be considered to become law. The bill incorporates multiple policy changes that help smaller businesses, as well as improve opportunities for smaller investors. The… Read More

US Lawmakers Float Bipartisan Bill to Align Crypto Taxes with Traditional Assets

US lawmakers released a bipartisan discussion draft aimed at bringing clarity and consistency to how digital assets are taxed, as Congress faces growing pressure to modernise rules written largely before cryptocurrencies entered mainstream finance. The proposal, dubbed the Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation,… Read More

American Fintech Council Endorses the Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has issued a statement in support of the Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act (HR 6552). The legislation requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study how… Read More

South Korea Fast-Tracks Stablecoin Law Debate

South Korea’s push to tighten rules for virtual assets is moving into a second legislative phase focused on stablecoins, as policymakers and financial firms step up discussions on how won-linked tokens could be issued and used, according to organisers of an industry forum. The second… Read More

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Supports Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Some States Push Back

The Trump Administration wants to ensure that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is regulated at the federal level and not by individual states. While Republicans tend to give states broad leeway in governance, the current Administration fears a fragmented approach to AI development will… Read More

The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act (HR 3383) Approved by the US House of Representatives

The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act of 2025, or Invest Act (HR 3383), was approved by the US House of Representatives yesterday, with 302 in favor and 123 opposed. Eight Representatives did not vote. This legislation may completely reform the definition of an Accredited Investor, which is currently a… Read More

Here is the Current List of House Legislation Addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Services

Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Entitled From Principles to Policy: Enabling 21st Century AI Innovation in Financial Services, the following individuals are testifying: Jeanette Manfra, Vice President and Global Head of Risk & Compliance, Google Cloud Tal… Read More

Congressman Introduces New Legislation to Tax Asset Backed Loans, Targets the Affluent

Congressman Dan Goldman, a Democrat from the state of New York, has introduced new legislation that takes aim at the affluent. The ROBINHOOD Act (H.R.9298) is a proposed tax that claims to ensure the wealthy “pay their fair share,” a frequent mantra of the left…. Read More

Legislation Moves Forward that Addresses Discriminatory Definition of an Accredited Investor, Access to Capital

The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act of 2025 (or Invest Act) is moving forward as the House Rules Committee has updated the legislation this week. HR 3383 aims to improve access to capital while boosting opportunity for investors, including by addressing the current discriminatory nature of… Read More

Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Senator Tim Scott, Says Crypto Market Legislation to Head to President’s Desk Early Next Year

Crypto market infrastructure legislation, known as the CLARITY Act, which has already been approved in the House, is expected to move to markup next month and head to the President’s desk to be signed into law early next year. Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the… Read More

Senate Democrats Aim to Upend DeFi, Crypto Industry Pushes Back Against Changes that Undermine Digital Asset Innovation

The US House of Representatives approved digital asset market infrastructure, the CLARITY Act, last July. Since then, the legislation has been stalled in the Senate as members hash out potential changes to the language of the bill, with Republicans distributing their draft and, more recently,… Read More

Coinbase, Others, Challenge Banks on Stablecoin Rewards

Stablecoins can be viewed as a new form of payments. Transfers can be instantaneous, secure, and at a very low cost. As firms that offer stablecoins must hold reserves in safe assets, such as US Treasuries, these funds are generating interest. Yet, stablecoin issuers are… Read More

Viewing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act As a Call to Stricter Regulation

While some view the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a green light for lax regulation, Green Dot Senior Vice President and General Manager of Embedded Finance, Renata Caine, said many envision themselves in a strict environment for several important reasons. Green Dot offers debit,… Read More

Legislation Introduced in House to Promote Utilization of AI in Financial Services

The House Financial Services Committee, along with the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, have joined to introduce legislation that aims to support the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services. According to a public statement, the bill, the Unleashing AI… Read More

Senator Cynthia Lummis Introduces Legislation that Considers Crypto When Applying for a Mortgage

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a longtime advocate for digital assets, has introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, which requires government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. In effect, if you hold crypto, this asset may be considered as part of your mortgage… Read More

US Senators Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Usage of Cash

The greenback remains king, but the use of physical cash continues to decline as digital payments, typically made via credit/debit cards, continue to grow. As newer forms of payments like stablecoins emerge, two US Senators want to ensure cash will be accepted for purchases at… Read More

US Senators Submit Draft Digital Asset Legislation to Pair with the CLARITY Act

A group of Republican Senators has submitted a discussion draft for digital asset market structure legislation. This follows the signing into law of the GENIUS Act, stablecoin legislation, and the approval in the House of Representatives of the CLARITY Act, a similar market structure legislation…. Read More

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