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Latest Crypto Policy stories
- Witt Says Congressional Approval Is Needed for U.S. Bitcoin Purchases
Patrick Witt tied the question to Congress’ control of federal spending and warned that a purchase attempt without clear guidance could prompt a negative market reaction.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Projects More Than 300 Pro-Crypto-Rated Lawmakers
Executive Director Mason Lynaugh put the group's 2023 tally at around 96 and said the new Congress should exceed 300.
· Regulation
- Hougan Says Younger Lawmakers Could Shape Crypto’s Long-Term Outlook
The Bitwise chief investment officer says congressional demographics may matter more to crypto over time than which party controls Congress.
· Insights & Views
- Elizabeth Warren Is Expected to Chair the Senate Banking Committee
Warren has argued that crypto assets have yet to demonstrate a benefit to the financial system.
· Regulation
- Treasury Develops Bitcoin (BTC) Custody System as Witt Details Purchase Routes
The system may combine self-custody with third-party custody. Federal agencies are reviewing their Bitcoin holdings, but disclosure of specific totals remains undecided.
· Regulation
- Texas Bill Would Let Each City and County Invest Up to $10 Million in Crypto
HB 815 would amend the Public Funds Investment Act and require local governments to add crypto assets to written investment policies. If enacted, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2027.
· Regulation
- The Bitcoin Historian Claims Kazakhstan Bought $100 Million in Bitcoin
The post described the purchase as a strategic-reserve move but gave no purchase date or reserve-management details.
· Regulation
- Fairshake Network Spent About $154.5 Million as Backed Candidates Won 86 Races
The groups went 53-4 in primaries, including 28-0 in Republican contests. In Ohio, Defend American Jobs spent about $56.6 million backing Sen. Jon Husted, but former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown won.
· Regulation
- US Bitcoin reserve needs stronger custody alongside an end to government sales, Witt says
Patrick Witt said the US Bitcoin reserve requires stronger custody alongside halted government sales. He also described difficulties in establishing holdings and political obstacles to crypto legislation.
· Regulation
- Crypto Firms Gave $233 Million Before Democrats Won Congress
The CLARITY Act remains stalled after a Senate motion to advance the bill failed 49-50 in September.
· Regulation
- Kevin O’Leary Predicts Bitcoin CLARITY Act Will Pass in 2027, BTC Could Hit $200,000
O’Leary also described crypto as an economic necessity for America and called for streamlining the financial system.
· Regulation
- Galaxy Podcast Examines Midterms and Congress' Crypto and AI Outlook
Host Alex Thorn interviewed Tyler Williams, a former counselor to the Treasury secretary for digital assets.
· Regulation
- French Hill Wins Reelection as Democrats Take House Control
Hill sponsored the CLARITY Act and voted for the GENIUS Act. Fairshake pledged $1 million to support his campaign in October.
· Regulation
- House Democrats Discuss Expanding Crypto Investor and Consumer Bill of Rights
The talks focus on protections for people who use and invest in digital assets.
· Regulation
- Crypto-Supportive Candidates Win 245 Seats in Both Chambers of Congress
The tally includes 226 House winners and 19 Senate winners. The CLARITY Act had previously stalled in the Senate, where advancing it requires 60 votes.
· Regulation
- Digital Chamber Calls Brown Win a Major Crypto Setback for Industry
The group cited Brown’s priorities on financial stability, consumer protection, bank regulation and illicit finance, which it said may shape Democrats’ approach to crypto.
· Regulation
- 1inch Counsel Questions How Midterm Results Could Affect Crypto
The potential effects include changes to regulatory clarity and investor confidence.
· Regulation
- Bitwise Analyst Counts 51 Pro-Crypto Senators as Results Come In
Democrats won seven Senate seats previously held by Republicans; four winners received A ratings from Stand With Crypto.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Rates 241 Election Winners as Pro-Crypto
Democrats won both chambers in the midterms. The scorecard’s ratings do not show how winners will vote on the CLARITY Act.
· Regulation
- Warren Plans Inquiry Into Trump’s Financial Ties to Crypto Industry
The inquiry may divert crypto industry lobbying from efforts to advance legislation.
· Regulation
- Crypto Industry Spending Fails to Stop Sherrod Brown's Senate Return
More than $64 million in crypto spending failed to prevent Brown's return; three Republican House members also lost their seats.
· Regulation
- Democrats Win Both Chambers as Trump Faces Midterm Rebuke
Democrats also captured seats in Texas, Ohio, Iowa and South Carolina, states Trump carried by double-digit margins in 2024.
· Regulation
- James Talarico Wins Texas Senate Seat, First Democrat in Over 30 Years
The state representative and former public school teacher campaigned on faith, education and taking on big-money donors.
· People
- Democrats Projected to Take U.S. House, Shifting Congress’ Balance of Power
With 247 of 435 seats counted, Democrats led Republicans 152-95. Donald Trump was not on Tuesday’s ballot.
· Regulation
- Democrats Projected to Win House With Widest Majority in Nearly 20 Years
The projected shift would give Democrats control of committee investigations and new power to block parts of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Congratulates Newly Elected Pro-Crypto Officials
The group had urged voters to weigh candidates’ digital-asset positions and endorsed 32 House candidates before Tuesday’s election.
· Regulation
- Democrats Projected to Win House and Senate, Reshaping Crypto Policy
The Senate voted 49-50 against advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Sept. 15.
· Regulation
- Democrats Post Five-Seat Senate Gain as House Majority Nears
The partial tally showed 50 Democratic Senate seats to 37 for Republicans as Democrats were projected to retake the House.
· Regulation
- Sherrod Brown Wins Ohio Senate Seat as Crypto PACs Spend $63M
The Democrat defeated Republican Jon Husted. Two crypto-focused political groups spent more opposing Brown than they did in 2024.
· Regulation
- Democrat Bob Brooks Defeats Ryan Mackenzie for Pennsylvania House Seat
Brooks won one of four Pennsylvania districts Democrats targeted. The party needs a net gain of four seats nationwide to control the House.
· Regulation
- Democrats Take 102 House Seats as 154 Races Are Called, Flip Five
Republicans have won 52 of the decided seats. A party needs 218 of the House's 435 seats for a majority.
· Regulation
- Byron Donalds Elected Florida Governor, Pledged Bitcoin on State Balance Sheet
Donalds also supports President Donald Trump’s plan to buy 1 million BTC and wants digital assets to make Florida the “financial capital of the world.”
· Regulation
- Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat for Democrats
Democrats gained one seat and still need three more net gains for a majority, while votes remain uncounted in several battleground states.
· Regulation
- Crypto voters face midterm test as close races put their influence in focus
Crypto voters could tip close U.S. midterm races, Stand with Crypto’s Mason Lanaw said. Sustained turnout would test the constituency’s ability to expand its influence in Congress.
· Regulation
- Trump Endorses Harriet Hageman to Replace Cynthia Lummis in Senate
Hageman voted for the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act and supports a bill proposing a 1 million BTC reserve purchase.
· Regulation
- Armstrong Urges Crypto Voters to Use SWC Voter Hub Before Elections
He tied voter participation to crypto policy and called on voters to hold anti-crypto lawmakers accountable.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Calls on Midterm Voters to Check Candidate Positions
The group points to Congress’ role in drafting rules for digital assets as a reason to review candidates’ views before Nov. 3.
· Regulation
- Crypto Policy Adviser Expects Oversight to Outpace Laws in 2027
Crypto groups have spent more than $170 million during the election cycle, while tax and market-structure proposals face uncertain paths.
· Regulation
- U.S. Midterms Push Investors to Reassess the 2028 Policy Outlook
If Democrats win both chambers, legislative gridlock could intensify around the budget, debt ceiling and AI data center rules. Investors are also watching the 2028 campaign and foreign policy.
· Investing
- Stand With Crypto Leader Expects Most Pro-Bitcoin Congress Yet
Mason Lynaugh tied his outlook to crypto voters’ potential influence in close races and described a network with 3.1 million advocates, 45 endorsements and 50 state chapters.
· Regulation