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July 22, 2026
Senate Republicans Update Cryptocurrency Bill to Ban Federal Officials from Issuing Digital Assets
- The updated 616-page cryptocurrency bill includes a ban on federal officials, including presidents, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets.
- An ethics provision addressing concerns about federal officials' involvement in digital assets is included but may not satisfy Democrats.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring the bill to a vote next week, regardless of bipartisan support.
2 Sources
- Republicans release new crypto bill text, with Trump-blessed ethics provision includedJul 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM · Politico
- Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials — including presidents — from issuing digital assetsJul 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM · CNBC