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House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 29, a bipartisan measure that would place most cryptocurrencies under a unified federal regime and draw clear lines between securities law and commodity oversight. The 249-page bill defines “digital commodity,” “investment-contract asset,” “mature blockchain system,” and “permitted payment stablecoin.” […]
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Texas legislators have moved closer to formalizing a Bitcoin reserve for the state. On May 27, a joint Conference Committee composed of House and Senate lawmakers reached an agreement on the final version of Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), dubbed the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act. According to the committee, one of the most significant […]
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Senator Cynthia Lummis told the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas on May 27 that several US military generals endorse building a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to bolster the nation’s economic deterrence. Lummis said she discussed digital reserves with unnamed senior officers who “understand that economic power is as important as military power in addressing aggressors […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Bloomberg on Friday that the company is “open to” creating a separate domestic stablecoin to meet the needs of the U.S. market. The news comes amid the U.S. trying to push through a stablecoin legislation—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The international issuer of […]
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sparked speculation about his backing of a proposed state-held Bitcoin reserve. On May 23, he shared a news article on his official X account that covered legislative efforts to pass the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) bill. The article also acknowledged Abbott’s long-standing support for digital assets and highlighted his role […]
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The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework on May 21 to position the US as a global leader in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem.  BPI head of policy Zack Shapiro, the author of the framework, called it his “Bitcoin Policy Manifesto.” The document outlines a comprehensive legislative and regulatory approach that touches on […]
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US lawmakers advanced two blockchain-related legislative efforts on May 21, approving the GENIUS Act for debate and reintroducing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act in the House. Lawmakers voted 69–31 to approve a motion to proceed on the Government and Enterprise Need for Innovation in the United States Act, or GENIUS Act, allowing formal debate and […]
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Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve on May 21 after a 101‑42 House vote, according to the House livestream. According to Bitcoin Laws, the SB 21 bill now needs to be approved again in the Senate with the House’s added amendments. The Senate approved the previous iteration of the […]
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Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve on May 21 after a 101‑42 House vote, according to the House livestream. The SB 21 bill is now only pending the approval of Governor Greg Abbott before it can become law. Bitcoin reserve The proposal allows the state comptroller to acquire Bitcoin […]
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Hong Kong has passed a landmark bill to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, signaling its continued push to position itself as a global hub for digital finance. On May 21, Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng confirmed that the Legislative Council approved the bill after its third reading. The new law is expected to take effect before the […]
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Texas is advancing plans to create a government-backed Bitcoin reserve after lawmakers approved Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) in its second House reading on May 20. According to voting records on the Texas Senate website, the proposal passed with a commanding 105 to 23 vote, reflecting rare bipartisan support. It now heads to a third […]
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The US Senate is expected to vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act today at approximately 8 P.M. EDT. However, its unclear whether the bill will pass or continue to face delays. The GENIUS Act seeks to establish a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, but has faced hurdles in […]
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The US Senate is preparing to vote next week on a revised version of the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin-focused bill that has been updated to address concerns raised by Democratic lawmakers. Last week, the bill stalled after several Democratic lawmakers withdrew support, citing gaps in anti-money laundering provisions, weak oversight for foreign stablecoin issuers, and […]
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On May 12, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs rejected three crypto-friendly bills, Senate Bills 1373, 1024, and 1095. The bills aimed to expand the government’s role in digital asset adoption while opposing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). At the same time, the governor signed a new law, House Bill 2387, that introduces tighter rules for crypto […]
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Progressive group Our Revolution is mobilizing lawmakers and grassroots members in a national organizing call to stop what it calls an alleged sweeping “crypto power grab” led by President Donald Trump and his congressional allies. According to the press release shared with CryptoSlate, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley will headline the virtual event on […]
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Spain is set to introduce some of the harshest cash controls in Europe, with a €150,000 penalty for failing to report cash withdrawals over €3,000 with at least 24 hours’ notice. In a direct assault on the financial privacy of its citizens, under new rules coming into force as part of Royal Decree 253/2025, Spaniards […]
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Update (May 10 2025): Following a detailed review of Royal Decree 253/2025, the official BOE text, and multiple independent fact‑checks, we determined that an earlier version of this article inaccurately claimed Spaniards must give 24‑hours’ notice to tax authorities before withdrawing more than €3,000 in cash and could face fines of up to €150,000 for non‑compliance. In reality, the reporting duty falls […]
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The Senate denied the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to consider the GENIUS Act bill, which aims to regulate stablecoins in the US. The decision came with a one-vote difference, as 49 Democrat senators denied the motion against 48 favorable votes.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of using the filibuster for […]
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Two US states have taken significant steps to integrate Bitcoin and digital assets into public policy. On May 7, Arizona and Oregon passed new laws that signal growing acceptance of crypto at the state level. Arizona launches Digital Asset Reserve Arizona has created a state-run Bitcoin and Digital Asset Reserve Fund following the passage of […]
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Representative Ritchie Torres is reportedly preparing to introduce legislation prohibiting federal officials from owning or trading crypto while in office.  The measure seeks to close potential conflicts of interest and expand existing financial ethics rules to include digital assets. The proposed bill would apply to a wide range of public servants, including members of Congress, […]
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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cautioned that the digital asset market may face a turbulent summer if lawmakers in Washington fail to pass key crypto legislation, despite strong early momentum under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a note to clients, Hougan said crypto’s recent gains remain fragile without legal safeguards from Congress, warning that political gridlock […]
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New Hampshire has enacted America’s first state-level Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law, establishing a framework to allocate a portion of state funds to Bitcoin (BTC) and select digital assets.  Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 302 into law on May 6, authorizing the state treasurer to hold Bitcoin in a regulated reserve structure. The model policy, developed […]
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Florida has officially stepped back from the growing movement among US states to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). According to the Florida Senate’s website, lawmakers have indefinitely postponed and withdrawn two critical pieces of legislation, House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550, to enable public investment in Bitcoin. Despite bipartisan support, particularly for HB […]
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The Senate GENIUS Act bill, designed to establish federal rules for stablecoins, is facing resistance from key Democrats, jeopardizing the prospects for broader crypto legislation in 2025.  The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) advanced from the Senate Banking Committee in March with bipartisan support. However, nine Senate Democrats announced […]
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The House Financial Services and Agriculture Committee leaders published a discussion draft outlining a federal crypto framework to regulate the industry in the US on May 5. House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA), Financial Services Subcommittee Chair on Digital Assets Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Agriculture Subcommittee Chair […]
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Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers says she will bring back her proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) bill in the next legislative session. This comes after Governor Katie Hobbs rejected the initial bill, marking the first time a sitting US governor has formally blocked such a crypto initiative. Senator Rogers shared her plans over the weekend, […]
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A group of nine Democratic Senators announced that they will withdraw their support for the landmark U.S. stablecoin legislation unless changes are made to the bill. In a joint statement issued on May 3, the Senators noted that there are several issues with the current version of the stablecoin bill known as the Guiding and […]
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has started the process toward a vote on the legislation to establish rules for stablecoin issuers.

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Arizona became the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve after both chambers of the legislature approved the measure in votes that broke largely along party lines on April 28. The legislation, sponsored by Republican Senator Wendy Rogers, authorizes the state treasury to invest a portion of public funds […]
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The Swiss National Bank rejected growing calls to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its foreign currency reserves, saying cryptocurrencies fail to meet its requirements for liquidity and stability. Speaking at the central bank’s annual shareholder meeting in Bern, SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel said the institution needs assets it can reliably buy and sell, and […]
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