Senators scramble as crypto fissures threaten key bill
From thehill.com
Senators are scrambling to find a way forward on key cryptocurrency legislation after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a highly anticipated markup following the loss of a major industry player’s support. Late Wednesday, Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced he was delaying Thursday morning’s markup of the crypto market structure bill. The Senate markup was seen as a key milestone for the industry, which has been pushing for the legislation for years. The markup already appeared poised for fireworks after a new 278-page draft of the bill faced scrutiny from the crypto industry, particularly over a ...
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