Texas kicks off 89th legislative session with new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill
If passed and signed into law, “it would make Texas the first state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve,” says Senator Charles Schwertner. Go to Source
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US lawmakers to make a last-ditch effort to confirm SEC commissioner
Caroline Crenshaw may still have one more chance to be confirmed for a second term as an SEC commissioner before the next session of Congress. Go to Source
Crypto community hopeful about new Senate leader John Thune
Not endorsed by Donald Trump, Senator John Thune defeated the Elon Musk-supported Senator Rick Scott to become the new Senate majority leader. Go to Source
Hitting and holding $100K Bitcoin price depends on $11.8B end-of-year BTC options expiry
Bitcoin’s ability to reach and hold the $100,000 level will be influenced by the upcoming $11.8 billion options expiry. Go to Source
Sen. Warren to be top Democrat on committee crucial for crypto policy
After Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown lost reelection, Elizabeth Warren said she would become the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee. Go to Source
Trump’s 2nd term to start with trifecta as Republicans tipped to win House
The Republicans will have total control of the executive branch and all of Congress after the GOP was projected to keep a majority in the House. Go to Source
Republicans won the Senate, but 2 crypto races are still up for grabs
Democrat Ruben Gallego was leading in a race for Arizona’s Senate race, while Republican Sam Brown trailed in Nevada. Go to Source
Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin reserve proposal faces uphill battle
A US strategic Bitcoin reserve faces steep odds, with legislative hurdles and economic risks stalling approval. Go to Source
Here are the key Senate races for crypto in the US election
The crypto industry is watching Senate races in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts — all seen as key to getting pro-crypto lawmakers into office. Go to Source
Republican seeking to unseat Sherrod Brown said he sold all his Bitcoin
The Defend American Jobs political action committee has spent more than $40 million on media buys supporting businessman Bernie Moreno’s Senate run. Go to Source
