A looming congressional markup on the Clarity Act has exposed sharp disagreements among major crypto platforms. While Coinbase stands in firm opposition to the proposed amendments, Ripple Labs and Coin Center have voiced their backing for the legislation’s current form.

State lawmakers in New Hampshire are revisiting a bill that would mandate strict caps on school budgets. Critics call this effort a “scheme” that merely pretends to bring relief to property taxpayers, asserting that Granite Staters don’t want such regulations. The letter urges legislators to listen to public sentiment before forging ahead.

In a prolonged House Judiciary meeting, tensions escalated as Democrats encountered a wall of silence from their Republican counterparts. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s attempts to engage highlighted a deepening partisan divide that could impact future legislative efforts.