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Trump Advocates Cryptocurrency Bill Amid Congressional Disputes

4/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing a major cryptocurrency bill as Congress reconvenes.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and crypto adviser Patrick Witt advocate for the legislation.
The Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees are involved, but industry disputes slow talks.
A White House report backs stablecoin yield, while Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senator Thom Tillis pursue a bipartisan compromise, with a draft expected soon.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing a major cryptocurrency bill as Congress reconvenes.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and crypto adviser Patrick Witt advocate for the legislation.
The Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees are involved, but industry disputes slow talks.
A White House report backs stablecoin yield, while Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senator Thom Tillis pursue a bipartisan compromise, with a draft expected soon.