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Senator Tim Scott discusses cryptocurrency regulation and Trump ethics rule in Senate Banking Committee
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Trump Crypto Ethics Rule Sparks Controversy as Senator Scott Calls for Separate Debate on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2025 – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has ignited a significant debate about legislative boundaries by declaring that proposed ethics provisions targeting former President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency business should remain separate from the pending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This jurisdictional dispute emerges just days before the committee’s scheduled vote on […]

Rhode Island State House with Bitcoin blockchain overlay representing new cryptocurrency tax legislation
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Bitcoin Tax Break: Rhode Island’s Pioneering Bill to Make Small Crypto Transactions Tax-Free

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

PROVIDENCE, RI – February 2025 marks a potential turning point for cryptocurrency adoption as Rhode Island legislators introduce groundbreaking legislation that could transform how residents use Bitcoin for everyday purchases. The proposed bill, officially filed this month, seeks to create significant tax exemptions for small Bitcoin transactions, positioning the Ocean State at the forefront of […]

US Capitol building with cryptocurrency symbols representing crypto market structure bill legislation
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Amendment Imminent: Critical New Limits on Stablecoin Yields Expected

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 2025 — An amended version of the landmark U.S. crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is expected within hours according to industry reports, potentially reshaping how digital assets operate in America’s financial ecosystem. This key crypto market structure bill amendment follows months of deliberation and could introduce stricter […]

South Korea's Democratic Party drafts a new digital asset bill to shape cryptocurrency regulation.
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South Korea’s Digital Asset Bill Showdown: Democratic Party’s Bold Move to Shape Crypto Future

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – In a significant development for the global cryptocurrency arena, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has initiated the drafting of its own comprehensive digital asset legislation. This proactive move aims to address a growing legislative vacuum, as the government’s flagship Digital Asset Basic Act faces substantial delays due to inter-agency disagreements. Consequently, […]

US Capitol with cryptocurrency symbols representing proposed altcoin ETF regulation legislation
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Altcoin ETF Regulation: Innovative US Bill Proposes Equal Treatment for Major Cryptocurrencies

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 2025 marks a potential turning point for cryptocurrency regulation as the United States Congress considers novel legislation that would standardize regulatory treatment for altcoins within exchange-traded funds. This proposed altcoin ETF regulation bill, revealed through exclusive reporting, seeks to extend the regulatory framework currently applied to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to […]

US Capitol with digital overlay representing the CLARITY Act's crypto market structure legislation.
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CLARITY Act Unveiled: US Senate Banking Committee Releases Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a key move for the digital asset industry, the United States Senate Banking Committee has officially released the full text of the Crypto-Asset Market Structure (CLARITY) Act. This comprehensive 278-page legislative proposal, confirmed by journalist Eleanor Terrett, arrives after months of anticipation and follows a previously leaked draft, marking a significant […]

US Capitol building with cryptocurrency regulation overlay representing CLARITY Act legislation
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CLARITY Act Leak Reveals Critical Omission: Senate Bill Draft Excludes Stablecoin Revenue Provision

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A significant development in cryptocurrency regulation emerged this week when an unfinished draft of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act leaked ahead of its official release. The leaked document notably excludes a provision related to stablecoin revenue, instead focusing on ethics regulations and market structure reforms. This development follows months of […]

US Senate Banking Committee works to finalize the CLARITY Act crypto bill before the January 13 deadline.
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CLARITY Act Deadline Looms: Senate Banking Committee Races to Finalize Important Crypto Bill by Jan. 13

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – JANUARY 2025: The United States Senate Banking Committee faces a critical legislative deadline, aiming to submit the final version of the landmark CLARITY Act before midnight on January 13. This bipartisan effort to establish a comprehensive crypto market structure has reached a decisive moment, with negotiations reportedly centering on a single, complex […]

Crypto winter market outlook depends on CLARITY Act legislation passing Congress for regulatory clarity
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Crypto Winter’s Critical Crossroads: Bitwise CIO Warns CLARITY Act Failure Could Extend Market Downturn

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: The cryptocurrency market faces a major regulatory moment that could determine its trajectory for years to come. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan recently delivered a striking analogy comparing proposed market structure legislation to Punxsutawney Phil, suggesting the CLARITY Act’s fate might predict the duration of the ongoing crypto winter. […]