Tag: US
Republicans Declare ‘Crypto Week’ Amid Push for Controversial Digital Asset Bills
Reading time: < 1 minuteHouse Republicans have announced “Crypto Week” (July 14–18) to push forward three contentious bills on digital assets, stablecoins, and CBDCs.
Lummis Submits Crypto Tax Overhaul Bill Following Budget Snub
Reading time: < 1 minuteWyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a standalone crypto tax bill after digital asset provisions were omitted from the federal budget.
Celsius Cleared to Sue Tether Over $4.3B Bitcoin Liquidation
Reading time: < 1 minuteA New York bankruptcy judge has given Celsius Network the go-ahead to sue Tether for $4.3 billion.
Ripple Files for OCC Banking Charter, Strengthening Stablecoin Oversight
Reading time: < 1 minuteRipple has taken a major step toward federal banking regulation, submitting an application to the OCC for a national bank charter.
Governor Hobbs Vetoes Crypto Seizure Fund, Citing Impact on Local Police
Reading time: < 1 minuteArizona Governor Katie Hobbs has struck down a bill that would have diverted seized cryptocurrency to a state reserve fund, arguing it could undermine local law enforcement efforts.
SEC Opens Floodgates for Crypto ETFs with Grayscale Approval
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe SEC just dropped a major crypto bombshell—Grayscale’s mixed-asset ETF is officially approved, and the implications are huge.
Circle Files for OCC Banking Charter, Expanding Crypto-Fiat Infrastructure
Reading time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has submitted an application for a national bank charter under the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according to Reuters.
Texas Enacts SB21, Formally Adding Bitcoin to State Reserves
Reading time: < 1 minuteGovernor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21 into law, authorizing the creation of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a state-administered fund to hold Bitcoin as part of Texas’ financial reserves.
Arizona Moves Closer to State Bitcoin Reserve with Senate Reconsideration
Reading time: < 1 minuteArizona’s Senate has reopened the debate on holding Bitcoin in the state treasury, voting 16-14 to reconsider HB 2324.
Trump to House: ‘Pass the GENIUS Stablecoin Bill NOW—No Excuses!’
Reading time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump isn’t mincing words: He wants the GENIUS Stablecoin Act on his desk immediately.