Senate Cryptocurrency Legislation Faces Setback After Coinbase Withdraws Support
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 15 2026
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Source: Barron's
Crypto Bill Status: A proposed crypto bill aimed at establishing clear industry regulations is facing significant setbacks after Coinbase withdrew its support.
Committee Vote Delay: Senator Tim Scott has postponed a scheduled committee vote on the bill, indicating further complications in the legislative process.
Ongoing Efforts: Despite the current challenges, advocates for the bill are determined to continue fighting for its passage.
Industry Impact: The developments highlight the ongoing uncertainty and volatility within the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.
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StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and expertise. Its segments include Commercial, Institutional, Self-Directed/Retail, and Payments. The Commercial segment comprises the activities associated with the identification, management, hedging and monitoring of various commodity and financial risks faced by commercial entities in their business cycles. It provides institutional clients with a suite of equity trading services to help them find liquidity with execution, as well as prime brokerage in equities and various foreign currency pairs and swap transactions. It provides its retail clients around the world access to over 18,000 global financial markets. It provides customized payment, technology and treasury services to banks, charities, and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
