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Trump's Crypto Council Faces Criticism Over Stalled Stablecoin Bill

5/17/2025

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David Sacks and Bo Hines, part of Trump's crypto council, are under fire for their inability to push stablecoin legislation forward. This vital bill, essential for the booming $3.45 trillion crypto market, is caught in a Senate stalemate. While GOP Senator Bill Hagerty pushes for a vote, bipartisan backing remains shaky amid rising political tensions.

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David Sacks and Bo Hines, part of Trump's crypto council, are under fire for their inability to push stablecoin legislation forward. This vital bill, essential for the booming $3.45 trillion crypto market, is caught in a Senate stalemate. While GOP Senator Bill Hagerty pushes for a vote, bipartisan backing remains shaky amid rising political tensions.