U.S. senate to vote on overturning IRS crypto rule

The United States Senate will vote this week on a resolution seeking to overturn the Internal Revenue Service’s crypto reporting rule, which industry players argue threatens the decentralized finance sector. дальше »

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U.S. Senate Expected to Vote on Erasing IRS's Crypto Broker Rule That Threatens DeFi: Source

Senate leaders are said to be queuing up votes to reverse two Biden-era regulations tied to digital assets: the IRS DeFi rule and a CFPB digital-payments rule. дальше »

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Аризона вышла на второе место в гонке по созданию биткоин-резерва в США

Сенат Аризоны принял законопроект о стратегическом резерве цифровых активов (SBR) в третьем чтении с 17 голосами «за» и 12 «против». ARIZONA Update:Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB 1373 has passed the Senate third reading, by a vote of 17-12. дальше »

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Utah advances Bitcoin reserve bill, moves closer to final Senate vote

Utah has advanced its Bitcoin reserve bill to the next stage of legislation, with a second and third reading in the Senate pending before a final vote. As per the latest update, Utah’s Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee has passed… дальше »

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US Senate confirms Bitcoin advocate Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

The U.S. Senate has approved Howard Lutnick as the 41st Secretary of Commerce, putting a pro-crypto financier in charge of American trade and economic policy. The Senate confirmed Lutnick with a 51-45 vote conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to The… дальше »

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Bitcoin advocate Howard Lutnick confirmed as US commerce secretary

Howard Lutnick, former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and a well-known Bitcoin advocate, has officially been confirmed as the new US Secretary of Commerce. The Senate approved his nomination with a 51-45 vote, placing him in a key position within President Donald Trump’s administration. дальше »

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Utah House committee passes bill for state to buy crypto

The bill now needs to pass by majority vote in Utah’s House and Senate before being approved by state governor Spencer Cox, who appears to be pro-crypto. дальше »

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Scott Bessent confirmation sparks crypto policy speculation in Trump administration

With veteran investor Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, crypto markets are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. policy under Trump’s leadership. Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, has been confirmed by the Senate in a 68-29 vote as… дальше »

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Arizona Senate committee advances Bitcoin reserve bill 

The Arizona Senate Finance Committee has approved SB1025, also known as the “Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.” The Act was approved in a 5-2 vote. Co-sponsored by State Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Jeff Weninger, the bill seeks to allow… дальше »

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Arizona Senate Committee Greenlights Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill in Landmark Vote

Arizona is leading the charge toward public cryptocurrency investments, advancing a bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The post Arizona Senate Committee Greenlights Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill in Landmark Vote appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Acting US CFTC chair hints at roundtable to address digital assets market issues

Acting US CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has said that the commission will host roundtables on several issues including digital assets. The acting chair aims for clear crypto market rules. Pham’s move comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a bill clarifying the roles of the CFTC and the SEC concerning digital assets regulations. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Crenshaw’s departure sparks optimism for crypto reforms

The crypto industry has scored a significant victory with SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s departure. According to Eleanor Terett in Fox Business, the Senate Banking Committee canceled the vote on her renomination, effectively ending her tenure. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s Renomination Draws Fierce Crypto Opposition as Senate Readies Crucial Vote

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will move forward next Wednesday with a long-postponed vote on the renomination of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, a decision that has gained heightened significance amid intensifying disputes over her regulatory stance toward digital assets. дальше »

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Vote postponed to renominate SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw

Senate Banking Committee chair Sherrod Brown called it a “disgusting smear campaign against Caroline Crenshaw” The vote was postponed minutes before it was due to begin by Brown No date has been set for Crenshaw’s renomination A US Senate vote to renominate Democrat Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been […] The post Vote postponed to renominate SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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SEC’s Caroline Crenshaw faces intense opposition ahead of Senate vote

Crenshaw's potential reappointment could solidify a regulatory stance that challenges crypto industry growth, impacting future digital asset policies. The post SEC’s Caroline Crenshaw faces intense opposition ahead of Senate vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Elon Musk Endorses Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton In Senate Race Against Staunch Bitcoin Critic Warren

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North Carolina Senate overrides governor veto, passes bill banning CBDC

A North Carolina Senate veto-busting vote saw 12 Democratic Party senators who initially voted for the bill to ban a CBDC switch to backing Governor Roy Cooper’s veto. дальше »

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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is. дальше »

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US House may vote to overturn Biden’s SAB 121 veto next week

While the House and Senate already voted to overturn SAB 121, it will need a two-thirds majority vote from both chambers to invalidate Biden’s veto. дальше »

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What happens if Biden vetoes Senate bid to cancel SEC’s crypto rule?

US Senate's vote to revoke SEC's crypto rule now hinges on Biden's veto, with potential major implications for the crypto sector. The post What happens if Biden vetoes Senate bid to cancel SEC’s crypto rule? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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US lawmakers vote in favor of repealing controversial SEC accounting rules for crypto

The US Senate voted in favor of repealing the SEC’s Staff Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) on May 16. In all, 60 Senators voted in favor of HJ Res. 109, a resolution to overturn the bulletin, while 38 Senators voted against it. дальше »

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US lawmaker calls on SEC to repeal crypto custody rule ahead of Senate vote

US lawmaker Wiley Nickel has urged the Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to repeal the Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) before the impending Senate vote. SAB 121 requires financial institutions custodying crypto to hold these assets on their balance sheets. дальше »

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Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Loses Bid to Contest US Senate Seat in New Hampshire

Fenton faced a competitive primary, but ultimately garnered less than 10% of the Republican primary vote. дальше »

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US Senate is unlikely to vote on crypto bill this year, Lummis says

The bipartisan crypto bill by US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand is unlikely to go to a vote this year, Lummis said on Tuesday. According to the lawmaker, the crypto legislation might see a Senate vote in 2023, noting that the bill still has to go through various committees. дальше »

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Brazilian Congress Postpones Crypto Bill Vote Until After October Presidential Elections

Deputies were originally scheduled to consider the text this week, which has already been approved by the Senate. дальше »

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Proof-of-Stake (PoS) tokens to get after potential ban of PoW

The New York Senate approved a bill that would ban crypto mining in the state following an early vote. The bill is now headed to Governor Kathy Hochul, who can veto the bill and sign it into law. дальше »

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US Senate confirms Jerome Powell for another four years as Fed chair

In a 80–19 vote in the Senate, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve System, where he will also serve as a board member until 2028. дальше »

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US Senate confirms Lael Brainard as Fed vice chair

In a 52–43 vote on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Lael Brainard as vice chair of the Federal Reserve System for four years. дальше »

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Biden's Fed picks are likely headed to Senate vote after partisan delay

"A small but loud minority have wrongly claimed that Lisa Cook doesn’t meet the standards for this position — standards that only seem to apply for certain nominees,” said Sherrod Brown. дальше »

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Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies

The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies. дальше »

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Bill to regulate crypto in Brazil for first time heads to Senate vote

The largest Latin American country could soon be the latest to regulate crypto, which lawmakers hope will increase its uses across the country. дальше »

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President Biden announces picks to fill CFTC vacancies

All CFTC nominations must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a simple majority vote.

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Unbanked’s Kane on infrastructure bill: crypto will ‘win the war’

Upgrading and maintaining roads, bridges and airports is a topic that both sides of the political aisle can agree on. But when it came time for the US Senate to vote on an infrastructure bill, cryptocurrencies ended up being thrown in the mix and lots of people were frustrated. дальше »

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Breaking Down The US Infrastructure Bill And Its Impact On Crypto

The past few days have nothing short of a debacle on the Senate floor, especially in relation to crypto. Recent legislation titled the “INVEST in America Act” has been tossed back and forth in hopes of reaching a bipartisan vote. дальше »

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Crypto space members to fight tax provision in bipartisan infrastructure package

Traders and investors in favor of using blockchain technology for online transactions are advocating against a tax law in advance of the Senate’s vote on the last passage of the planned package of $1. дальше »

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It’s Not Over Yet! More Senators Come in Support as Crypto Continues to Fight Back

Over the weekend, the Senate voted 68-29 on the controversial bipartisan infrastructure bill to end the debate. However, the crypto community remains hopeful that the bill might get the amendment before the final vote on Tuesday. дальше »

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“Bad For Bitcoin”: Congressman Warren Davidson Blasts Last-Minute Crypto Tax Insertion In Infrastructure Bill

As the U. S. Senate plans to hold a popular vote on the proposed infrastructure bill under which a last-minute cryptocurrency tax law was introduced, some believe that the whole bill is ill-fitted due to its vagueness and could prove colossal to the industry and by large, the U. дальше »

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MIT Blockchain & Crypto Course Prof, Gary Gensler, Confirmed as the SEC Chairman by US Senate

Gary Gensler has been finally confirmed as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a 53-45 vote by the Senate on Wednesday, the day the crypto and traditional markets are all eagerly awaited the Coinbase listing on Nasdaq. дальше »

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Kentucky Pushes Mining Tax-Breaks in Bid to Attract Crypto Community

The Kentucky House Budget Committee approved a bill in a 19-2 vote to eliminate the sales tax on electricity for use in cryptocurrency mining operations. The bill, designed to attract more miners to the state, is now in the Kentucky Senate for review. дальше »

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US Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary; What Does This Mean for Crypto?

The U. S Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen on Monday as the Treasury Secretary in the newly inaugurated Biden administration with an overwhelming 84-15 vote. She takes over this position from Steven Mnuchin, who served in the Trump administration and left office last week following Biden’s inauguration. дальше »

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Crypto Mom, Hester Peirce, Secures Second Term as SEC Commissioner Through 2025

The US Securities and Exchange (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce, aka “Crypto Mom,” has been confirmed for a second term that will last till June 5, 2025, by the US Senate in a voice vote. The “Crypto Mom” nickname was bestowed upon her by the crypto community for her support of the cryptocurrency market. Just last […] дальше »

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Hester Peirce, AKA ‘Crypto Mom,’ Approved for SEC Commissioner Second Term

The United States Senate has approved Securities and Exchange (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce for her second term via a voice vote. Peirce will be Commissioner until 2025. Affectionately known in the industry circles as ‘Crypto Mom,’ Hester Peirce has won over cryptocurrency investors for her support of financial innovation. дальше »

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Dow Futures Sink After Senate Approves Trump’s Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

Futures on the Dow and broader U.S. stock market tumbled in overnight trading on Wednesday, as investors awaited a Senate vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package. The post Dow Futures Sink After Senate Approves Trump’s Coronavirus Stimulus Bill appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here’s Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote. дальше »

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Idiocracy? Senate Nixes Witnesses to Acquit Trump Before Super Bowl

The Senate is poised to vote on impeachment charges within the next two days. Democrats say Trump wants it over in time for the Super Bowl. The post Idiocracy? Senate Nixes Witnesses to Acquit Trump Before Super Bowl appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Former Bakkt CEO Sworn Into Senate, Casts 1st Vote to Support Trump

Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler has been sworn into the U.S. Senate to become the newest Georgia’s Senator and cast her first vote to support Trump

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Green New Deal Vote Exposes Democratic Hypocrisy on AOC-Led Insanity

One thing Democrats are notorious for is sticking together. However, the ludicrous Green New Deal is going to expose which of them will break ranks from the ascendent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wing of the party and air on the side of sanity. дальше »

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