Senate Dems Gear Up Resistance Ahead of Crucial Stablecoin Bill ‘Cloture’ Vote
The U.S. Senate is poised to try another high-stakes procedural vote to push stablecoin legislation forward, which could mark a major win for the crypto sector.
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Binance’s Former Russia Head, Blum Co-Founder Arrested in Connection to Fraud Case
Smerkis worked for Binance from 2022 for just under two years.
Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News
The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin’s price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later.
State of Crypto: Consensus Toronto 2025 Reg Highlights
Thousands of crypto folks descended upon Canada to talk shop.
U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say
Senator Bill Hagerty, who backed the Senate’s version of the legislation, predicted the body will “make history” next week by passing the bill.
Eric Trump: ‘The Banks Made The Biggest Mistake of Their Lives’
The son of U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in Toronto, Canada on Friday.
Senate’s New Stablecoin Draft Doesn’t Target Trump’s Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing “major victories” in the Senate negotiation.
CFTC’s Pham Said to Plot Exit, Agency May Be Left Without a Party Majority
As Summer Mersinger exits to run the Blockchain Association and Caroline Pham talks of leaving when the new chairman arrives, the commission may fall to two.
Top Democrats Demand Treasury Info on Trump’s Crypto Deals, Citing ‘Bribery’ Risks
The request marks an escalation in Congressional scrutiny on whether the President and his entourage are abusing their positions to benefit their crypto businesses.
Wyoming Taps Inca Digital to Secure First State-Issued Stablecoin Ahead of July Launch
The stable token is expected to fully launch by July.