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Cynthia Lummis

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the Banking Committee's top Republican, has joined former President Donald Trump as a crypto booster. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Key U.S. Senate Republican Tim Scott Makes Crypto-Fan Debut
After years of consequential silence on digital assets, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee stormed a Bitcoin 2024 stage as a booster.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the Banking Committee's top Republican, has joined former President Donald Trump as a crypto booster. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 26, 2024 at 9:59 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2024
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Two U.S. senators wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland to complain about the prosecution of crypto mixers. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
Senators from both parties, Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden, questioned the use of money-transmitter laws in cases such as those against Samouri Wallet and Tornado Cash.
Two U.S. senators wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland to complain about the prosecution of crypto mixers. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 13, 2024 at 5:32 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
The co-author of the U.S. Senate's latest push for stablecoin regulations suggests Circle would have an edge over foreign competitors for customers seeking safety.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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Sen. Lummis Addresses Algorithmic Stablecoin Ban in New Bill
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Sen. Lummis Addresses Algorithmic Stablecoin Ban in New Bill
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the new bill she introduced with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) that again aims at providing a regulatory framewo...
Sen. Lummis Addresses Algorithmic Stablecoin Ban in New Bill
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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What's Stopping Congress From Passing Crypto Regulation?
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What's Stopping Congress From Passing Crypto Regulation?
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) explains that crypto-related "colossal failures" in the past few years have prevented Congress from moving forward with digital assets regulation....
What's Stopping Congress From Passing Crypto Regulation?
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:19 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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Traders Bet on Ether's Drop; Sen. Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation, Again
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Traders Bet on Ether's Drop; Sen. Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation, Again
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as crypto investors are betting that ether (ETH) will drop in val...
Traders Bet on Ether's Drop; Sen. Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation, Again
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 17, 2024 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis are hopeful about aspects of their sweeping crypto bill. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for CoinDesk)
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U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled a new bill Wednesday, hoping to move the needle on stablecoin legislation.
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis are hopeful about aspects of their sweeping crypto bill. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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The Solution for Stablecoin Regulation
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are proposing legislation to address the inadequacies in the stablecoin sector, and foster financial innovation in the United St...
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Cynthia LummisKirsten Gillibrand
Apr 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said crypto could be a factor in key Senate contests this year. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown's
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said there's an effort underway to ensure Republicans trying to take seats from Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are versed in crypto advocacy.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said crypto could be a factor in key Senate contests this year. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 9, 2024 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry says the stablecoin legislative debate is still moving forward this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Key U.S. Lawmaker McHenry Says House Has 'Workable' Stablecoin Bill
The House Financial Services Committee chairman, in his final year in Congress, is still optimistic about passing a U.S. stablecoin bill, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis said the Sena...
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry says the stablecoin legislative debate is still moving forward this year. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 20, 2024 at 6:29 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2024
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