Rep. French Hill says House 'Clarity Act' provides bipartisan framework as White House mediates stablecoin rewards dispute Representative French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, told a broadcast interviewer that the House's Clarity Act offers bipartisan language on stablecoins and DeFi. He said Treasury rulemaking and harmonized SEC/CFTC oversight could resolve a standoff over whether crypto platforms may pay rewards to customers who hold stablecoins on exchanges.

Rep. French Hill believes the House's Clarity Act lays the groundwork for a bipartisan solution on stablecoins and DeFi as the White House steps in to mediate ongoing disputes.

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House Financial Services chair praises Kevin Warsh pick, calls Powell inquiry a 'distraction' Rep. French Hill praised Kevin Warsh as a qualified nominee for Federal Reserve chair and urged swift Senate confirmation, while urging the Justice Department to resolve an inquiry into Jerome Powell quickly so it does not stall the nomination process.

Rep. French Hill champions Kevin Warsh as the ideal successor to Jerome Powell at the Fed, calling for swift Senate action to ensure a seamless leadership transition amidst ongoing inquiries.

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Witnesses warn of capacity limits as Treasury issuance grows; central clearing, floating‑rate issuance and incentives discussed Academics and dealer representatives told the House task force that financing constraints, concentration risk, and rising debt could make Treasury intermediation fragile; they urged a package of reforms including clearing, transparency, haircut standards, and more floating‑rate issuance.

As Treasury issuance surges, experts warn that financing constraints could destabilize the market, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to ensure resilience.

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Senators Lummis and Gallego address future of digital assets in subcommittee hearing Senators emphasize the need for bold regulatory changes in the evolving digital asset landscape.

As lawmakers grapple with the future of digital asset regulation, a senator warns that fear could stifle America's innovative spirit, urging bold action to avoid falling behind.

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CFTC Chair urges comprehensive US regulatory framework for digital assets CFTC Chair emphasizes urgency for clear regulations to protect investors from fraud.

The U.S. Senate is sounding the alarm on the urgent need for a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets to protect investors from fraud and market manipulation.

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Benham discusses legal challenges of tokenizing real world assets at Senate hearing Benham outlines operational risks for financial institutions in blockchain asset tokenization.

The U.S. Senate is grappling with the future of finance as experts highlight the revolutionary potential and legal challenges of tokenizing real-world assets.

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Treasury Secretary highlights IRS improvements amid economic agenda challenges Treasury Secretary addresses committee on IRS efficiency and President Trump's economic impact.

The Treasury Secretary revealed surprising tax revenue increases and IRS efficiencies during a critical Senate meeting on the 2026 budget, igniting debates on fiscal strategy and reform.

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OCFO Chief Lehi Lee presents $213M FY26 budget to DC Council committee Lehi Lee outlines OCFO's $213.7M budget for FY26 emphasizing fiscal accountability and stability.

The OCFO's proposed $213.7 million budget for FY26 shows a commitment to fiscal accountability, but can it navigate the challenges ahead?

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Congress reviews Gramm Leach Bliley Act amid rising data privacy concerns in finance Legislators discuss modernization of financial data privacy laws to balance consumer protection and innovation.

As lawmakers evaluate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the future of your financial data privacy hangs in the balance amidst rapid technological changes.

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Congress scrutinizes Trump's controversial cryptocurrency dealings and conflict of interest Lawmakers express concerns over Trump's crypto activities and potential regulatory conflicts.

Congress is raising eyebrows over Trump's cryptocurrency dealings, questioning if his financial gains are compromising regulatory integrity.

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Senate committee debates Treasury's IMF decisions and Federal Reserve independence Senators discuss Treasury's financial authority and preserving Federal Reserve autonomy.

The Senate is raising alarms over the Treasury's financial decisions and the independence of the Federal Reserve—what's at stake?

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