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House of Representatives

The crypto industry is lobbying U.S. House of Representatives leaders as they approach a final vote on the first major crypto-regulation bill to make it this far. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Crypto Industry Rallies Behind House Bill as It Heads Toward Final Vote
The so-called FIT21 legislation to establish a U.S. regulatory regime for digital assets is set for a floor vote next week, and the sector is telling House leaders the effort...
The crypto industry is lobbying U.S. House of Representatives leaders as they approach a final vote on the first major crypto-regulation bill to make it this far. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 17, 2024 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2024
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House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
Critics of the SEC bulletin argue it constrains companies unfairly.
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By Nikhilesh DeJesse Hamilton
May 15, 2024 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Rep. Patrick McHenry said a major crypto legislative effort is close to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House's McHenry Says Bill on Crypto Market Structure Will Get Floor Vote
The legislation known as FIT21, which would set up a system to govern U.S. crypto markets, is headed toward a House vote, though that may mark the end of this effort.
Rep. Patrick McHenry said a major crypto legislative effort is close to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 10, 2024 at 8:42 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2024
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Stablecoin Bill Could Be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
Waters has previously called a version of the stablecoin bill “deeply problematic and bad for America."
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By Amitoj Singh
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:31 a.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2024
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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reportedly Fail to Have Suit Rejected; House Crypto Votes to Come in 2024
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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reportedly Fail to Have Suit Rejected; House Crypto Votes to Come in 2024
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin price action, and KuCoin Ventures' grant to the TON network. Plus,...
Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reportedly Fail to Have Suit Rejected; House Crypto Votes to Come in 2024
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 1, 2023 at 4:36 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, House majority whip, is seeking to use a budget bill to halt crypto enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House's Spending Bill Aims to Hamstring SEC's Gensler Amid His Crypto Crackdown
Lawmakers agreed to an amendment from Tom Emmer, a senior House member and vocal crypto supporter, to insert an SEC-blocking provision in their government spending plan.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, House majority whip, is seeking to use a budget bill to halt crypto enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Nov 8, 2023 at 11:58 p.m. UTC
Nov 8, 2023
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The crypto-advocating members of the House of Representatives can go back to their old jobs now that Republicans have picked a new speaker. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Lesser-known Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto-focused Lawmakers Return to Old Roles
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a subcommittee chairman until his colleagues gave him the big gavel on Wednesday.
The crypto-advocating members of the House of Representatives can go back to their old jobs now that Republicans have picked a new speaker. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 25, 2023 at 10:47 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2023
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Crypto-Fan Tom Emmer's Rise and Fall in the U.S. House Speaker Race Was Extremely Quick
Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 in U.S. House leadership, has been Mr. Crypto on Capitol Hill, so his brush with the speaker nomination gave a jolt of hope to the industry.
Congressman Tom Emmer (CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 24, 2023 at 9:32 p.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2023
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Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role
The House hasn't had a speaker since the beginning of October, threatening any further advancement of crypto bills sitting before the legislative body.
Congressman Tom Emmer (CoinDesk archives)
By Nikhilesh De
Oct 23, 2023 at 8:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 23, 2023
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U.S. House Republicans' drama over picking a speaker is weighing down the odds of crypto legislation seeing action. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House Speaker Drama Could Threaten to Unravel Crypto's 2023 Chances
Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropping out means digital assets legislation remains on hold. Crypto fan Tom Emmer also won't have the No. 2 role to seek, another potential blo...
U.S. House Republicans' drama over picking a speaker is weighing down the odds of crypto legislation seeing action. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 13, 2023 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2023
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