Roger Ver sues Spain to block US extradition, claiming rights violations over $48M crypto tax case linked to 2014 expatriation.
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US House bill H.R.4374 would require lenders to consider crypto balances in mortgage underwriting, expanding cryptos role in finance.
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U.S. lawmakers have failed a procedural vote that would have set the terms for voting on major cryptocurrency legislation this week.
The House passed a key procedural vote advancing crypto bills GENIUS and Clarity, setting up final debate and votes.
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On July 16, the House rejected the crypto-related proposals package, which included the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act, by a vote of 183-203. With the House rejecting the resolution that had previously passed in the Senate, the package effectively fails unless the House moves to reconsider or amend it and […]
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L33tz, the founder of The Rage crypto trade publication, submitted the FOIA request in March and reportedly received a response on Wednesday.
Trump's actions could undermine Fed independence, potentially destabilizing financial markets and eroding trust in U.S. economic governance.
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A proposal submitted by the WLFI team on July 9 was approved on Wednesday with 99.94% of voters in support.
The advancement of these acts could significantly shape the future of digital currency regulation and blockchain-based payment systems.
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House lawmakers are back on track to push forward with cryptocurrency bills after a routine vote turned tumultuous earlier in the week.
The crackdown on cartel-linked crypto highlights the growing intersection of digital finance and organized crime, prompting enhanced regulatory scrutiny.
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
A procedural vote to advance landmark crypto legislation failed on the House floor Tuesday, only to be revived hours later following direct intervention from President Donald Trump. The reversal followed a brief but intense standoff between Republican leadership and a small group of conservative holdouts, which paralyzed the chamber and ultimately required a presidential deal […]
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The advancement of the GENIUS Act could signal a shift in legislative priorities, potentially impacting future crypto regulations and economic policies.
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The push for crypto legislation in the US could position the country as a global leader in financial innovation and secure significant tax revenue.
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Redfin warns of crypto volatility as Fannie and Freddie study whether digital assets should count in mortgage risk assessments.
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Two Senate committees – Banking and Agriculture – need to agree on a crypto market structure bill, and Ag's ranking Democrat outlined several areas to edit.
A powerful bipartisan crypto-focused political action committee, Fairshake, has secured $141 million in funding ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, per a July 15 statement shared with CryptoSlate. According to the statement, the figure reflects significant backing from top digital asset firms and executives, including a fresh $25 million contribution from Coinbase. The PAC […]
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Standard Chartered has launched spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) through its institutional crypto platform, expanding its presence in digital assets just as U.S. regulatory and investor attention turns sharply toward stablecoins. The launch follows a series of high-level meetings across Washington, New York, and Boston, where Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Head of […]
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President Donald Trump urged House Republicans on July 15 to support a procedural motion that would advance three crypto bills during the chamber’s “Crypto Week,” but lawmakers resisted the bill in today’s voting session. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “all Republicans should vote yes,” arguing that the GENIUS Act will keep the US “lightyears ahead” of China and Europe […]
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House Republicans blocked a procedural vote on crypto bills, defense funding, and the Epstein files amendment due to internal divisions.
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A procedural vote to advance crypto bills, which failed and was expected to be revisited later on Tuesday, is no longer taking place.
The collaboration could set a precedent for other states, enhancing public sector efficiency and fostering tech-driven government innovation.
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The end of investigations may boost crypto-betting legitimacy, influencing future regulatory frameworks and market re-entry strategies.
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The crypto industry is sitting on a massive $141 million to spend on the next round of congressional elections, offering a constant reminder to lawmakers.
A procedural vote that would have cleared the way for lawmakers to pass monumental cryptocurrency legislation has failed.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
If pro-crypto legislation passes through Congress over the coming days, "crypto will never be the same" again, Hougan said.
This week, the House is set to consider the GENIUS and Clarity bills in what's being called the 'Crypto Week.'
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a joint statement explaining how existing banking rules apply when institutions custody crypto for customers. The guidance describes “safekeeping” as the act of holding a digital asset on a client’s behalf and stresses […]
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