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SEC Crypto Rules: Urgent Push for CLARITY Act as Chair Declares ‘Delay Is No Longer Acceptable’

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Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025: In a stark declaration highlighting a critical inflection point for the digital asset industry, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has issued a forceful call to Congress, stating that “delay is no longer acceptable” in establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. His urgent testimony before the […]

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Government Shutdown Fears Surge as Senate Rejects House Spending Bill

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Washington D.C., October 26, 2025: The immediate risk of a partial government shutdown escalated dramatically today. The US Senate blocked a key procedural vote on a stopgap funding measure passed by the House of Representatives. This decisive rejection creates a critical impasse with a Friday midnight deadline looming. Lawmakers now have just days to bridge […]

Crypto experts in Congress fellowship program launches to train professionals for legislative roles.

Groundbreaking: Crypto Experts to Join US Congress Through New AIP Fellowship Program

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Washington, D.C., March 2025: In a significant move to bridge the knowledge gap between emerging technologies and federal legislation, the American Innovation Project (AIP) has launched a groundbreaking fellowship program designed to place cryptocurrency and blockchain experts directly within the offices of U.S. lawmakers. This initiative arrives as the Republican-led 119th Congress advances the most […]

CFTC crypto oversight and Congressional regulatory expansion for digital assets in 2025

CFTC Crypto Oversight Intensifies as Congress Considers Crucial Regulatory Expansion

January 21, 2026 CryptoExpert

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is strategically bolstering its leadership team with cryptocurrency expertise as legislative momentum builds for potentially granting the agency expanded authority over digital asset markets. This development signals a pivotal moment for crypto regulation in the United States, with the CFTC positioning itself for a […]

US Capitol stablecoin legislation compromise on digital asset regulation

Stablecoin Bill Breakthrough: Senate Republicans Forge Critical Compromise on Interest Ban

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation, Senate Republicans have reportedly reached a crucial compromise on a contentious provision within the draft stablecoin bill that would restrict interest payments. This breakthrough, however, faces immediate scrutiny as Democratic offices express dissatisfaction, creating uncertainty about the legislation’s final form and timeline for passage. Stablecoin […]

US Senate Agriculture Committee delays CLARITY Act cryptocurrency regulation markup for bipartisan support

CLARITY Act Faces Critical Delay as Senate Committee Seeks Bipartisan Consensus on Crypto Regulation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 15, 2025 — The United States Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed a crucial markup session for the landmark cryptocurrency market structure bill, pushing the CLARITY Act’s legislative progress into late January amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations. This strategic delay represents a pivotal moment for digital asset regulation as lawmakers work to build […]

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Congressional Stock Ban: Kalshi Data Reveals Stunning 60% Chance of 2025 Passage

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: A significant shift in political forecasting now indicates a strong likelihood that federal lawmakers will face new restrictions on their personal financial activities. Recent data from the U.S. prediction market platform Kalshi reveals a 60% probability that a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress will pass before the […]

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