Altcoins News
By Pankaj K
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Treasury officials slammed the door shut. No federal rescue for Bitcoin, they said during a heated February 3rd congressional hearing that pretty much exposed how split lawmakers…
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Janet Yellen took the heat from angry representatives who wanted answers about government support for digital currencies during market crashes.
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Bitcoin's wild price swings sparked the debate. Recent months saw massive volatility that spooked legislators.
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Representative Tom Emmer charged ahead as crypto's biggest defender in the room, arguing that heavy-handed regulation would crush innovation in digital assets.
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Maxine Waters led the opposition charge, demanding stricter oversight of digital currencies.
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The hearing got pretty intense. Tempers flared as both sides dug in.
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Yellen acknowledged that regulating decentralized finance poses unique challenges but insisted on protecting the broader financial system from crypto-related risks.
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No policy changes emerged from the heated exchange, leaving crypto stakeholders in limbo about future government support.
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The SEC faces mounting pressure to clarify its crypto oversight approach. But the agency hasn't provided detailed guidance yet, adding to industry anxiety about compliance…
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Jerome Powell jumped into the fray on February 4th, with the Fed Chair calling for clearer regulatory frameworks to reduce market instability.
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Gary Gensler added his voice on February 5th, with the SEC Chair pushing for better coordination between regulatory agencies.
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Bitcoin's price reflected the regulatory uncertainty, hovering around $38,000 on February 6th.
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Fidelity Investments voiced concerns on February 7th about the lack of clear guidelines making it hard to offer crypto products confidently.
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The Senate Banking Committee scheduled additional hearings for February 9th to explore crypto's economic implications further.
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The Federal Reserve's own research division released data showing cryptocurrency holdings among American households jumped 23% in 2025, with over 18 million families now owning…
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