On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed S. 1582 (GENIUS Act) with bipartisan support (68–30), creating the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoin regulation. This landmark legislation establishes clear...more
6/19/2025
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The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new Crypto Task Force announced its 10 initial priorities on February 4. In her statement, titled “The Journey Begins,” SEC Commissioner and task force chair Hester Peirce...more
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, pledging that the United States will become “the world capital of artificial intelligence and crypto."...more
1/28/2025
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On Tuesday, acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda announced the creation of a Crypto Task Force to devise a “sensible regulatory path” for the $3 trillion cryptocurrency market. This represents a departure from the former chair, Gary...more