There's always something going on in the crypto space, and this year was no exception. We take a look back at 2025's highlights.
The next year will be pivotal for cryptocurrency legislation, with the big question being whether an all-encompassing bill can get passed.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis — a leading force behind efforts to pass sweeping crypto legislation — said she will not seek reelection.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Markup sessions review, amend, and vote on the bill in the committee before it advances to a full floor vote in the Senate.
Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.
Wednesday's meeting was with members of the Senate Banking Committee along with crypto and traditional finance representatives.
Sen. Scott said "real progress" is being made to pass a massive cryptocurrency bill into law after meeting with top bank CEOs on Thursday.
Lawmakers are barrelling ahead to get a massive cryptocurrency bill advanced and moving forward to eventually land at President Trump's desk.
Negotiations on a crypto bill have been "decently frustrating" over the past few weeks, Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno said.
Senate negotiators are struggling to finalize a bill as disputes over stablecoin yield, conflicts of interest, and DeFi slow progress.
House Republicans criticized what they described as the Biden administration’s "coordinated attack" on digital assets.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FDIC is headed to a full Senate vote after lawmakers voted to push through the nomination.
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott said he hopes to get the bill to the Senate floor in early 2026 for President Trump's sign-off.
The U.S. government could soon reopen, allowing key federal agencies overseeing digital assets to resume normal operations.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is pushing back against statements made by Sen. Warren following his pardon by President Trump.
Talks between Senate Democrats and crypto industry leaders to discuss a bill to regulate digital assets at large got intense on Wednesday.
Crypto critic Sen. Elizabeth Warren lambasted a stablecoin bill signed into law a few months ago in a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent.
The crypto sector be thrown back into the throes of a hostile regulatory environment, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday.
Senators may be dragging their feet when it comes to passing crypto legislation, said TD Cowen in a note on Monday.
A new proposal from Senate Democrats aimed at preventing illicit activity through DeFi is getting heat from the crypto industry.
The government’s shutdown may not completely derail cryptocurrency legislation efforts, but insiders say it’s certainly not helping.
The United States needs to diversify its national balance sheet — and that should include Bitcoin, according to Rep. Nick Begich.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin voiced concerns that ethics rules were broken in connection with World Liberty Financial.
The SEC has plans to put an "innovation exemption" in place by the end of the year, allowing crypto products to launch quickly.
Twelve Democratic Senators signed a letter urging their Republican colleagues to work with them to craft bipartisan crypto market regulations.
In a letter sent to AG Pam Bondi on Thursday, Senators argue the DOJ and Treasury Department did not adequately reply to earlier questions.
The US Senate voted on Monday to confirm cryptocurrency-friendly Stephen Miran to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and other cryptocurrency advocates will be in Washington D.C. to push forward a strategic bitcoin reserve.