Cynthia Lummis

Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said late Wednesday that the committee is delaying the markup of cryptocurrency market structure legislation amid opposition from industry figures. ‘Brief Pause’ To Establish Consensus Scott said in a statement that...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) put forth a bipartisan bill on Monday with the intent to shield blockchain developers from being categorized as money transmitters under federal law. ‘Stop Treating Software Developers Like Banks’...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) expressed deep concern Monday over reports that the U.S. government is selling Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), despite a directive to preserve such assets for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Lummis Reacts To Bitcoin Sale Report Lummis voiced her concerns in response to...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a vocal cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, announced on Friday that she will not be seeking reelection next year. ‘A Sprinter In A Marathon’ In a statement released after the Senate adjourned for the holiday break, Lummis said, “...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) referenced Elon Musk's argument on Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) energy model on Tuesday to build a case for a strategic reserve of the cryptocurrency Lummis Supports Musk’s Thesis Lummis lent support to Musk’s statement that “Bitcoin is...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) backed Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) CEO Jack Dorsey’s call for tax relief on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) transactions on Thursday, citing a supportive legislation she introduced earlier. ‘De Minimis Tax Exemption’ Dorsey advocated for a “de...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) piqued the curiosity of cryptocurrency enthusiasts Tuesday after stating that funding for a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve can start “anytime.” Legislating Is A Slog, Says Lummis In an X post, Lummis said that efforts are underway to work...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) voiced her long-standing concerns over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency kiosk space on Monday. Lummis Wants The Issue Addressed In Crypto Bill In an X post, Lummis responded to a report about the surge in scams involving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATMs...

Cryptocurrency supporters hailed on Thursday the U.S. government's move to post GDP numbers on several blockchain platforms. Senior Lawmaker Calls Move Historic Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) deemed the Commerce Department's move as "historic" that will ensure America's leadership in "digital...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Thursday backed a “budget-neutral approach” to building a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve, opposing the idea of purchasing additional BTC to address the mounting national debt. Lummis Pushes For BITCOIN Act, Schiff Disagrees In an X post, Lummis...

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday advancing the role of digital assets in the U.S. financial system. One order allows 401(k) retirement plans to include cryptocurrencies, while the other targets what the administration calls discriminatory banking practices against...

President Donald Trump's crypto and AI advisor, David Sacks, praised on Thursday the Senate’s timeline and plan for crypto legislation that proposes dividing oversight of digital assets between market regulators. What Happened: In an X post, Sacks thanked ...

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has expressed optimism that the White House is actively supportive of passing major crypto legislation as soon as July. What Happened: In a June 25 interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Lummis pointed to the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin-focused bill passed by the Senate...

Pro-cryptocurrency senators are preparing to introduce a landmark legislation this month, aimed at dividing the oversight of digital assets between market regulators. What Happened: Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said that the Senate is gearing up to advance its push for crypto-friendly measures,...

Editor’s Note: A typographical error in the headline has been corrected. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) stated Tuesday that even the U.S. military sees the strategic value of having a national Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve. What Happened: During an interview with Bloomberg, Lummis...