The United States Senate took a clear stance on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by attaching a prohibition to the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. In a vote that reflected strong bipartisan skepticism about a government-issued digital dollar, the chamber approved an amendment barring the

The Senate passed a housing bill that includes a ban on an American CBDC, lasting until 2031. The bill faces opposition in the House and potential reluctance from President Trump, complicating its path to law.

Dispute over stablecoin reward programs between banks and crypto firms has slowed progress on the Senate Clarity Act. Banks warn rewards could trigger deposit flight, while crypto advocates say evidence of major shifts is limited. Lawmakers including Sens. Alsobrooks and Tillis are

The CLARITY Act has been held up in the Senate since passing the House in 2025 due to opposition from the banking industry to the stablecoin reward proposal. Within 8 to 10 weeks after legislation, there are three main windows to advance the bill, but several controversies remain. The market remains cautiously optimistic about the bill's passage.

Florida lawmakers have approved what could become the first comprehensive state-level framework for payment stablecoins in the United States, sending the legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis for review after overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers. Florida Pushes Ahead With State Stablecoin R

Washington’s long-running fight over crypto market structure is entering another high-stakes stretch, with lawmakers eyeing a late-March markup even as fresh opposition from the banking lobby threatens to stall the deal again. Industry reports say negotiators have been trying to clear procedural an

The Florida State Senate passed Senate Bill 314, requiring stablecoin issuers to obtain approval from the State Office of Financial Regulation before issuing tokens. The bill aligns with the federal "Genius Act" and aims to establish a compliant regulatory framework for stablecoins to attract crypto businesses to operate in the state. This move reflects Florida's support for the private market and opposition to government control over digital currencies. If signed into law by the governor, Florida will become the first state with a stablecoin regulatory framework.

Florida's Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 314, regulating stablecoins under its anti-money laundering laws and defining them as “monetary value.” Governor DeSantis is expected to sign the bill, aligning state oversight with federal guidelines.

Florida advanced a state-level framework for regulating payment stablecoins, moving SB 314 to Governor DeSantis’ desk for final approval. The bill, which passed the Florida Senate unanimously, would introduce consumer protections and financial oversight for stablecoin issuers operating within the st