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Lawmakers Reassess Crypto Regulations Amid Bipartisan Spending Debate

1/13/2026

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Lawmakers Regulate Crypto

Lawmakers are revisiting the Clarity Act to regulate the crypto industry, with Senate hearings.
The act would clarify regulatory roles and set crypto compliance standards.
Debate centers on stablecoin rewards and the treatment of decentralized finance platforms.
A bipartisan spending package advances, cutting science agency budgets but maintaining some funding.
The House passed a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, but critics say it omits existing holdings.

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Steil Bans Congressional Trading

Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) introduced a bill to ban stock trading by Congress members and their families.
The bill would require disclosure of stock sales and impose fines for violations.
In Pennsylvania, the House stalls a bill banning transgender women from girls’ sports after Senate approval, with supporters arguing it promotes fairness.
Critics say related issues among athletes are rare, and Governor Josh Shapiro's stance on signing remains unclear.

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Lawmakers Regulate Crypto

Lawmakers are revisiting the Clarity Act to regulate the crypto industry, with Senate hearings.
The act would clarify regulatory roles and set crypto compliance standards.
Debate centers on stablecoin rewards and the treatment of decentralized finance platforms.
A bipartisan spending package advances, cutting science agency budgets but maintaining some funding.
The House passed a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, but critics say it omits existing holdings.

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