U.S. Crypto Assets Core Group Established, Aiming to Pave the Way for Digital Asset Legislation
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U.S. Crypto Assets Core Group Established, Aiming to Pave the Way for Digital Asset Legislation
Lawmakers are accelerating efforts to pass a regulatory framework for digital assets.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Congressman Ritchie Torres announced the formation of the Congressional Crypto Asset Caucus, a bipartisan coalition aimed at advancing legislative efforts in support of crypto assets within the House of Representatives.
This move marks a more coordinated approach to legislation in the digital asset space, as lawmakers strive to establish regulatory clarity for the $3 trillion industry.
Unlike the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, founded in 2017 as an educational resource, the newly formed Congressional Crypto Asset Caucus will function as a voting bloc to mobilize support for digital asset legislation, including bills related to stablecoins and market structure reform.
Emmer said the caucus was created in response to voter demand for clear, innovation-friendly digital asset policies. The congressman stated:
“This caucus is a cohesive, ideologically aligned group of members, free from partisan constraints, capable of quickly mobilizing in support of key digital asset initiatives in Congress. We will continue working to ensure that America remains the best place in the world to build and innovate on the next generation of the internet.”
The announcement comes as lawmakers accelerate efforts to pass a regulatory framework for digital assets. President Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed supporter of the crypto asset industry, has called for the U.S. to become the “global capital of crypto assets.”
Currently, the House is considering two bills focused on regulating stablecoins—crypto assets pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar—with industry stakeholders providing input on their provisions.
Meanwhile, in the Senate, the Banking Committee plans to hold a markup session as early as next week on Senator Bill Hagerty’s stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Senator Tim Scott recently stated his goal is to have both stablecoin and market structure legislation signed into law by April. However, bipartisan consensus remains uncertain.
Torres emphasized the caucus’s role in bridging partisan divides to advance meaningful legislation. He said:
“The Congressional Crypto Asset Caucus will be a driving force in promoting policies that foster innovation, protect consumers, and ensure cutting-edge technologies can thrive in America. I am honored to co-lead this effort with Congressman Emmer, building a unified, bipartisan coalition to solidify America’s leadership in the future of finance.”
The formation of the caucus reflects growing recognition among lawmakers of the role digital assets play in the economy and the need for clear, comprehensive regulations. However, whether this initiative can overcome political hurdles to pass significant crypto asset legislation remains to be seen.
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