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Story: Senator Moreno Pushes April Deadline for Crypto Bill as Banking Tensions Mount

By Dan Saada

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Crypto legislation needs passage fast. Senator Bernie Moreno wants Congress to move on digital asset rules by the end of April, and he's not backing down from that timeline…

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The Ohio Republican made his case at the World Liberty Forum on February 18 at Mar-a-Lago, telling the crowd of 400 finance and tech leaders that lawmakers have maybe 90 days to…

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House progress looks decent so far. But Senate talks have basically stalled.

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The main fight centers on stablecoin rules, specifically whether issuers can offer yield or rewards to holders.

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Senator Ashley Moody from Florida joined Moreno on stage, bringing some humor to the tense discussions.

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White House meeting plans remain murky. Sources say talks about advancing the legislation might get postponed because insiders question whether such a meeting would actually help…

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The Mar-a-Lago event drew heavy hitters from Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Washington policy circles. Donald Trump Jr.

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Not everyone feels optimistic about Moreno's timeline though. Several participants expressed doubts about whether April is realistic, given how complex these issues are and how…

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The regulatory uncertainty has left investors and companies in limbo since early 2024. Market volatility has increased as traders try to guess which way Congress will move on key…

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February's forum revealed deep splits between old-school finance and crypto innovators. These divisions showed up repeatedly during panel discussions, where different visions for…

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Moreno's push comes as crypto markets face mounting pressure to resolve these regulatory questions.

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Banking industry data shows traditional institutions hold over $17 trillion in deposits nationwide, explaining their fierce resistance to stablecoin yield features.

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Meanwhile, stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether have seen their combined market capitalization exceed $150 billion, creating powerful incentives to preserve yield-generating…

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