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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses amended crypto market structure bill with policymakers
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Crypto Bill Breakthrough: Coinbase CEO Confident Amended Legislation Will Emerge Within Weeks

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – The cryptocurrency industry anticipates significant legislative movement as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reveals expectations for an amended crypto market structure bill within weeks. This development follows months of regulatory uncertainty and industry lobbying efforts aimed at creating clear digital asset frameworks. Crypto Bill Amendments Expected Soon Brian Armstrong recently […]

US Capitol with cryptocurrency symbols representing the CLARITY Act legislative debate
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CLARITY Act Faces Crucial Delay as Senators Remain Hopeful for Crypto Regulation Breakthrough

January 15, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 2025: A pivotal cryptocurrency market structure bill faces unexpected delays in the U.S. Senate, yet key legislators maintain striking optimism about its eventual passage. The CLARITY Act, designed to establish comprehensive digital asset regulations, encountered a significant setback when Coinbase withdrew its support, forcing postponement of a critical committee vote originally […]

White House crypto adviser urges industry to resolve disagreements on market structure legislation
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Crossroads as White House Adviser Urges Industry Unity

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 2025 marks a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as White House adviser David Sacks issues a compelling call for industry unity. The crypto market structure bill, once seen as a landmark achievement for regulatory clarity, now faces significant challenges following Coinbase’s dramatic withdrawal of support. Consequently, the […]

US Senate Banking Committee delays cryptocurrency market structure bill markup after Coinbase withdraws support
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Delay as Senate Banking Committee Postpones Markup Following Coinbase’s Stunning Withdrawal

January 15, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has abruptly postponed a crucial markup session for landmark cryptocurrency legislation, creating immediate uncertainty for digital asset regulation. This development follows Coinbase’s unexpected withdrawal of support for the proposed Clarity Act, a comprehensive crypto market structure bill that many industry observers considered the most significant […]

Coinbase CLARITY Act withdrawal threatens cryptocurrency market structure legislation and regulatory clarity
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Coinbase’s Critical Withdrawal Threatens Crypto Market Structure Bill Passage in 2025

January 15, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – Coinbase’s surprising withdrawal of support for the pivotal CLARITY Act now jeopardizes the entire legislative framework for cryptocurrency market structure, potentially derailing years of regulatory progress and leaving the digital asset industry in prolonged uncertainty. This development follows extensive negotiations between industry leaders and policymakers seeking to establish clear rules […]

U.S. Capitol with crypto symbols representing the Clarity Act market structure bill legislation debate
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Gains Crucial Support Despite Coinbase’s Pivotal Opposition

January 15, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The cryptocurrency industry faces a defining regulatory moment as multiple prominent firms publicly endorse the Clarity Act, a comprehensive market structure bill, despite Coinbase’s significant withdrawal of support. This development creates a complex landscape for digital asset legislation as stakeholders position themselves ahead of critical Senate proceedings. The divergence among […]

US Capitol building representing cryptocurrency legislation delay after Coinbase withdrawal from Clarity Act markup
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Crypto Bill Markup Faces Critical Delay as Coinbase Withdraws Support for Clarity Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The scheduled Senate markup for landmark cryptocurrency legislation faces potential cancellation after Coinbase, America’s largest digital asset exchange, formally withdrew its support for the proposed Clarity Act. This development creates significant uncertainty for U.S. cryptocurrency regulation during a crucial legislative period. Industry observers now question whether the Senate Banking Committee […]

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 j n

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

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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 […]