{"id":67445,"date":"2026-01-13T05:31:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=67445"},"modified":"2026-01-13T05:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:31:51","slug":"coinbase-pushes-back-as-us-crypto-bill-nears-senate-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=67445","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase Pushes Back as US Crypto Bill Nears Senate Vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Coinbase has <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/coinbase-raises-pressure-crypto-bill-192955972.html?guccounter=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">stepped up its lobbying<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in Washington as a major US crypto bill moves closer to review in the Senate. The company\u2019s stock, COIN, remained steady around $240 as investors tried to gauge how new rules could affect its business. All of this is happening while the US government works toward clearer oversight for crypto and better protection for everyday users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is This Crypto Bill Really About?<\/h2>\n<p>The bill focuses on how crypto should be regulated, including who oversees it, what counts as a security, and how exchanges must treat their customers. You can think of it like setting basic ground rules so companies and users know where they stand instead of guessing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coinbase Steps Up Advocacy as Crypto Bill Nears Senate Review !<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase is increasing pressure on US lawmakers as a major crypto market-structure bill moves toward Senate markup, citing concerns over potential limits on stablecoin rewards. The exchange may reassess its support\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EiIvxDu3u3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/EiIvxDu3u3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CryptoDaku (@CryptoDaku_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CryptoDaku_\/status\/2010674925644943843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Coinbase is paying close attention because the current draft could limit stablecoin rewards. These rewards give users a small return for holding coins like USDC, which are tied to the US dollar. For beginners, it feels similar to earning a little interest on cash sitting in a bank account.<\/p>\n<p>If lawmakers only require clear disclosures, Coinbase is fine with that. If they tighten the rules further, the company may pull its support, which shows how serious the issue is for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why Stablecoin Rewards Matter to Regular Users<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stablecoins are meant to behave like digital dollars, without big price swings. Rewards give people a reason to hold them and use them, rather than just leaving them idle. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This debate builds on earlier laws such as the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/genius-act-stablecoin-rewards-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GENIUS Act<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which introduced the first federal rules for stablecoins. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, lawmakers want to go further, and <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/crypto-stablecoins-trump-senate-383b502d3d80169f8f4739055dada0cb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AP News reports<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that Congress is trying to protect consumers without making stablecoins harder to use day to day. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For users, this will determine whether stablecoins remain practical for simple saving and payments or become something people ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Coinbase Draws a Line in the Sand<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/coinbase-ceo-tokenized-stocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has argued for years that the industry needs clear rules before companies can build long-term products with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7\" data-coin-id=\"xrp\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_6965d77b060c7-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The House has already passed the CLARITY Act, which groups crypto projects <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">based on how decentralized they are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Senate version may <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foley.com\/insights\/publications\/2025\/12\/cftc-may-gain-primary-authority-over-digital-commodities-under-senate-draft-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">give <\/a><\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foley.com\/insights\/publications\/2025\/12\/cftc-may-gain-primary-authority-over-digital-commodities-under-senate-draft-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">more authority to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the CFTC <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">instead of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the SEC, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which would make<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> compliance easier for exchanges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Coinbase pulls back from the talks, lawmakers lose one of the biggest voices <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">from the industry<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and progress could slow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in January2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What Could Go Wrong for Investors?<\/h2>\n<p>More rules can add safety, but they can also push certain features to overseas platforms that operate with less oversight. That creates extra risk for beginners who depend on US exchanges for basic protections. Losing stablecoin rewards would also remove one of the simpler ways people ease into crypto.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing here calls for quick decisions, but it does help to stay aware of how the rules are developing. Senate committees are expected to return to the bill in early 2026. Each update will adjust how much freedom exchanges have and how much control regulators take. If stablecoin rewards remain, everyday crypto stays familiar. If they disappear, users should expect fewer benefits and more paperwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/99BitcoinsHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">99Bitcoins on X<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the Latest Market Updates and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@99bitcoins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subscribe on YouTube<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for Daily Expert Market <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Analysis<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/coinbase-crypto-bill-senate\/\">Coinbase Pushes Back as US Crypto Bill Nears Senate Vote<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coinbase has stepped up its lobbying in Washington as a major US crypto bill moves closer to review in the Senate. 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