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US Congressional hearing on tokenized securities regulation and blockchain compliance in Washington DC

Tokenized Securities Face Critical Scrutiny as US Lawmakers Demand Regulatory Clarity

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers intensified their examination of tokenized securities during a important hearing on March 25, 2026, pressing industry executives on how existing financial regulations apply to blockchain-based assets while balancing innovation with investor protection mandates. Tokenized Securities Hearing Reveals Regulatory Consensus The US House Financial Services Committee convened industry leaders to discuss […]

US Capitol building representing Senate bill targeting sports betting on prediction markets.

Senate Bill Sparks Urgent Crackdown on Sports Betting in Prediction Markets

March 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

A bipartisan Senate bill introduced in March 2026 aims to ban sports betting and casino-style contracts on federally regulated prediction markets, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s scrutiny of these financial platforms. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) are pushing forward legislation that would explicitly prohibit […]

Senator Cynthia Lummis discusses the digital asset market structure bill at the DC Blockchain Summit.

Digital Asset Market Structure Bill Nears Critical Vote as Lummis Declares ‘We Are So Close’

March 19, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON D.C., March 19, 2026 — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed significant optimism today regarding the long-awaited digital asset market structure bill, stating lawmakers are ‘so close’ to resolving key disputes that have stalled the legislation. Her comments came during a keynote address at the DC Blockchain Summit, where she outlined remaining hurdles and a […]

US Capitol with a torn prediction market contract representing the BETS OFF Act legislation against war betting.

Prediction Markets Face Crackdown: US Lawmakers Unveil BETS OFF Act to Ban Disturbing War Bets

March 19, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move against a burgeoning financial gray area, U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on March 17, 2026, aiming to sever the link between geopolitical conflict and profit-driven prediction markets. The proposed Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions (BETS OFF) Act directly targets platforms allowing bets on military actions, […]

Political standoff over CBDC ban threatens housing affordability bill in Congress

Breaking: GOP Threatens Housing Bill Over Permanent CBDC Ban in Critical 2026 Showdown

March 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 10, 2026: Republican opposition to a central bank digital currency has escalated into a direct threat against bipartisan housing legislation, creating an rare legislative standoff that pits monetary policy against housing affordability. Twenty-eight House Republicans issued an ultimatum on March 6: they will block the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act […]

Congress investigates Trump-linked Dominari Securities over Chinese stock manipulation schemes at US Capitol

Breaking: Congress Probes Trump-Linked Firm Over $16B Chinese Stock Scams

March 11, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 10, 2026: U.S. lawmakers launched a major congressional investigation today into several Wall Street underwriters, including Dominari Securities, a firm with direct ties to the Trump family, for their role in facilitating Chinese stock manipulation schemes that have drained approximately $16 billion from American investors since 2023. The House Select Committee […]

US Capitol building during congressional investigation into Trump-linked firm and Chinese stock scams

Congress Probes Trump-Linked Firm Over Chinese Stock Scams

March 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, March 17, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on China launched a formal investigation into several Wall Street underwriters, including Dominari Securities, a firm with direct ties to the Trump family. The congressional probe centers on allegations that these financial intermediaries helped Chinese companies execute stock manipulation schemes […]

Senator Elizabeth Warren speaking about crypto anti-corruption provisions at congressional hearing

Breaking: Warren Demands Anti-Corruption Rules in Crypto Bills After SEC Settlement

March 7, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 14, 2026: Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren issued a forceful demand today for anti-corruption provisions in all cryptocurrency legislation moving through Congress. Her statement followed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s $10 million settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun, a case Warren characterized as the SEC “giving a free pass” to a […]

CFTC Chair testifying before Congress on the urgent need for the CLARITY Act to regulate cryptocurrency markets.

Urgent: CFTC Chief Demands Congress Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Rules

March 4, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a central hearing on Capitol Hill this week, CFTC Chair Mike Selig issued a direct and urgent plea to lawmakers. He demanded swift congressional action to pass the CLARITY Act, a landmark bill designed to finally establish a coherent regulatory framework for the United States cryptocurrency market. The call comes amid […]

Illustration of the 14-point crypto tax reform plan backed by Ripple and Coinbase for U.S. Congress.

Important Crypto Tax Reform: Ripple & Coinbase Champion 14-Point Plan for Congress

February 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: A decisive push for clear cryptocurrency tax rules is underway. The Blockchain Association, a leading industry group, has unveiled a comprehensive 14-point digital asset tax framework for U.S. lawmakers. Backed by major firms like Ripple, Coinbase, and Kraken, this proposal aims to guide Congress toward creating fair and functional tax policies […]

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