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A bipartisan cryptocurrency bill led by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) to regulate stablecoins is in turmoil. Key Democrats, including pro-crypto senators, have announced opposition to proposed changes, threatening to stall the legislation. The bill aims to create a regulatory framework for digital tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar, marking the first major crypto overhaul in the Senate. The division among Democrats reflects broader debates over crypto’s societal benefits versus risks to financial stability and national security. If passed, the bill could legitimize stablecoins, boosting their adoption. However, the deadlock highlights the challenges of crafting crypto policy amid polarized political views. The outcome could shape the U.S.’s role in global crypto
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