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Ask a Pol crypto
by Ask a Pol by Matt Laslo
Asking your lawmakers your crypto questions at your US Capitol. www.askapolcrypto.com
Episodes
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I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of TV Networks
The nation’s TV Networks are blocking me from training a summer intern for the first time since 2012. And they still won’t credential my 7 veteran team members. I’ve now sent a personal letter to the Speaker, Minority Leader, Senate Leaders and each member of the Senate Rules Committee, begging...
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"Still a very good bipartisan glidepath" | Sen. Cory Booker says crypto reform still has a chance this year
Who? Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) — Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Senate Judiciary Committee Ask a Pol asks: Is there still a bipartisan path to getting crypto regulation done — or did the Trump family derail it? Key Booker: “I think…
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Coinbase crypto conundrum: Banks “got...greedy & pushed too far, so they lost everything," Lummis says
Who? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) — Chair, Senate Banking Committee Subcommittee on Digital Assets Ask a Pol asks: How are you feeling on crypto after the bill stalled in the Banking Committee? Key Lummis: “I’m going to be okay. Yeah. We’ll get back to it, but it’s going to take a while to develop…
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Sen. Lummis: Momentum continues for crypto market structure reform into 2026
Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism Who? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) — Chair, Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Ask a Pol asks: How’s your attempted crypto compromise looking? Key Lummis: “We’re still negotiating and trying to keep the ball moving,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis exclusively...
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Christmas crypto miracle? Gillibrand reports progress, but still no "thoughts on timing"
Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Who? Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Ask a Pol asks: Any crypto update? Key Gillibrand: “I’ll just tell you we had a very positive bipartisan meeting,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand exclusively tells Ask a Pol Crypto. “I’m...
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“We’ve got a long way to go” — Financial Services Ranking Member says crypto reform done for year
Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Who? Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) — Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee Ask a Pol asks: What do you make of what’s happened to the crypto measures — over in the Senate, seems they’re getting closer to a...
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Sen. Gillibrand: "No hurdles" remaining in crypto talks, yet still no deal
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Ask a Pol asks: Any update on crypto negotiations in the Senate? Key Gillibrand: “Great bipartisan meetings. We’re doing really good work,” Gillibrand exclusively tells Ask a Pol Crypto. “I’m very...
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“We’re making progress,” Senate Ag Chair Boozman says after call with White House Crypto Czar
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) — Ranking Republican, Senate Agriculture Committee Ask a Pol asks: How was your call with White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks this week — any update? Key…
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Gillibrand says bipartisan crypto talks "back on track" in US Senate
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~ Let us know what to ask next! In our latest episode: Who? Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) — Original sponsor, GENIUS Act Ask a Pol asks: Any update on crypto reform — still in limbo? Key Gillibrand: “We’re still working on…
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US Senate Banking Chair denies crypto reform's on life support
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) — Chair, Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Are we hearing that crypto reform is now on life support? Key Scott: “No,”...
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Congressional crypto countdown: “We've only got another week,” Lummis fears window closing
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) — Member, Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs and Commerce Committees In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: With the House of…
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Market structure crypto bill “could be merged” with tax code overhaul for digital currencies
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) — Chair, Senate Finance Committee In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Do you think the effort to update the tax code for digital currencies will be combined with the...
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Senate Finance exploring "removing the current uncertainty" in tax code for digital assets
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) — Finance & Banking Committees In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Where are you on taxing digital assets? Key Daines: “The most important principle will be…
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“Oh whatever” — Republicans dismiss Democrat's warnings of Trump crypto corruption
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) Ask a Pol asks: What do you think of all the dust up over the Trump family digital coins? Key Nehls: “I really don’t have an opinion on it,” Rep. Troy Nehls tells Ask a...
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EXCLUSIVE: Democrats want "more time” for crypto negotiations, Sen. Bill Hagerty says
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~what should we ask Congress next? Let us know! In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: With a government shutdown looming, Democrats up in arms over Trump family meme coins and with the assassination of Charlie Kirk…
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Trump meme coins "sure as hell” imperil crypto reform, senior Senate Dem tells us
Visit Ask a Pol ~ interactive political journalism ~ What should we ask Congress next? Let us know! Who? Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) — Ranking Member, Senate Finance CommitteeIn our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: What do you make of President Donald Trump and his family’s new digital coins — do they...
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Sen. Hagerty bullish on crypto: “My goal will be getting it done by the end of September"
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know! In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Do you think the Senate will combine some of the House-passed crypto bills — CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC — into one measure? Key Hagerty…
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Top Financial Services Dem wants "more guardrails" on crypto measures before Congress
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: What’d you make of those three crypto measures — GENIUS Act, Anti-CBDC and CLARITY Act — passing out of the House of Representatives in...
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Trump's got "hubris of a 2nd term president on steroids,” Rep. Khanna says after Epstein almost derailed crypto
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: We know your constituents in Silicon Valley are divided, but where do you land in the debate over digital currencies? Key Khanna: “I...
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Crypto "momentum" in Senate after broad bipartisan House votes, Lummis says
Who? Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) — Chair, Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: There was some crypto drama over in the House…
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Crypto Week Preview: Sen. Lummis says goal is "to keep the momentum" on digital assets
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode: Who? Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) — Member, Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Background: Congress is debating whether to keep the recently passed...
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“Looked like it worked," Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott credits Trump with salvaging 'crypto week'
Who? Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) — Chair, Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: There was some crypto drama over in the House…
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Trump says he secured votes to move forward with stablecoin, GENIUS Act in the House
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Who? Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) LISTEN: Laslo & Roy Ask a Pol asks: Why’d you and a handful of other Republicans oppose the Rule to move…
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Rep. Torres: combining stablecoin and market structure makes "it more complicated, not less"
Who? Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) — House Financial Services Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Torres Ask a Pol asks: What do you think about the new House effort to combine market structure and stablecoin measures into one behmoath bill? Key Torres: “I’d prefer to do one at a time,” Rep. Ritchie Torres...
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Senate hits pause on crypto reform as reconciliation dominates agenda
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode: Who? Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) — Original sponsor, GENIUS Act…
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Senate stablecoin author senses "momentum" for crypto market structure bill next
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Anything you all learned from passing stablecoin out of the Senate when it comes to the next heavy lift for this Congress, ie…
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“It's done,” Gillibrand says of Senate stablecoin bill; next up market structure crypto bill
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). How are you feeling...
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Sen. Ruben Gallego previews new stablecoin compromises ahead of Senate vote
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: How you feeling about the stablecoin measure before the Senate? Key Gallego: “Feeling good. I mean, the progress has continuously been...
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Stablecoin back in Senate "probably latter part of next week," Ag Chair Boozman says
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks the Senate Ag. Committee Chair: How you feeling on...
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After leading Dem revolt, Sen. Gallego sensing stablecoin progress in Senate
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: How you feeling about the stablecoin measure before the Senate? Key Gallego: “Feeling good. I mean, the progress has continuously been...
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Sen. Schatz: Trump crypto corruption shouldn't impact stablecoin | “What he's doing is already illegal"
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks Sen. Brian Schatz* Are you worried stablecoin legislation may now be derailed because President Donald Trump and his family are profiting...
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Senate and House may bypass formal stablecoin conference committee, House Chair says
Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks House Financial Services Committee French Hill: Are any of the changes that senators are making worrying you or not yet — they just need…
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"I don't know," author unsure if his credit card 'poison pill' will make Senate stablecoin debate
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Did we hear your Durbin-Marshall credit card...
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Sen. Lummis steering stablecoin through US Senate this week: "we're just going to do a lot of listening”
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks US Sen. Cynthia Lummis: How are you feeling about...
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“They're going to be reminded by the community..." GOP Whip warns Dems blocking stablecoin
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Do you worry about the politics we’re seeing being...
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US Senator Hagerty warns: “The time is closing” to pass his stablecoin bill
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks GENIUS Act sponsor: Any update on your stablecoin…
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Senate Chair: Market structure reform for digital assets have "excellent chance" this year
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.askapolcrypto.com Visit Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~What should we ask Congress next? Let us know!In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Does your committee — Senate Agriculture Committee —...
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen wary of new SEC Chair Paul Atkins
~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~ What should we ask Congress next? Let us know ASAP! Ask a Pol asks: What do you make of the new SEC pick in terms of digital currencies? Key Van Hollen: “I have concerns about the whole area there,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen exclusively…
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Crypto countdown: "Before August recess,” US House Whip Emmer bullish on digital assets
Who? Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) — House Majority Whip LISTEN: Laslo & Emmer Ask a Pol asks: Do you have any timeline for passing crypto legislation? Key Emmer: “Before August recess,” Emmer exclusively tells Ask a Pol Crypto. Ask a Pol crypto is FREE! Sign up for our latest scoops delivered to you....
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Elizabeth Warren attended a classified crypto briefing this week
~ Ask a Pol ~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~ What should we ask Congress next? Let us know ASAP! https://www.askapol.com In our latest episode, Ask a Pol asks: Do you think a classified SCIF — sensitive compartmented information facility — is the right setting for a...
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Chair Thompson: House Ag Committee readying to tackle digital commodities
~ asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol ~ Who? Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) — Chair, House Agriculture Committee Ask a Pol asks: Are you worried this Congress is more partisan when it comes to all things, especially digital assets? Example I: House Financial Services Ranking…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Lummis predicts stablecoin bill will clear filibuster, win over 60+ US senators
Who? Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) — Banking, Housing & Urban Development Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Lummis Ask a Pol asks: Curious how you think your digital asset bill is going? Key Lummis: “We got it out of committee, the stablecoin bill, this morning,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis exclusively told Ask a Pol*...
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Sen. Hagerty: “momentum is clearly with us” after Banking Committee passes stablecoin bill
Who? Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) — Member, Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Hagerty Shortly after the Senate Banking Committee passed landmark stablecoin legislation Thursday — the GENIUS Act — Ask a Pol caught up with the measure’s author. Ask a Pol asks: Parts of the...
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Majority Leader Scalise on Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: "I want to get more details on this, obviously”
Who? Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) — US House Majority Leader LISTEN: Laslo & Scalise Ask a Pol asks: What are your thoughts on this new Strategic Crypto Reserve? Key Scalise “I’ve been very supportive of the crypto industry,” Majority Leader Steve Scalise exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “I want to get...
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Senate Ag. Chair Boozman says the White House can't go it alone on crypto regs
Who? Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) — Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Boozman Ask a Pol asks: Been curious since your crypto press conference, what do you see as the path forward — can the White House go digital currency regulations alone? Key Boozman: “It’s going to take both…
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EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Hagerty says state component of stablecoin bill key: "It’s really helped us broaden the support for it”
Who? Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) — Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee What? Hagerty’s new bipartisan stablecoin measure: Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act LISTEN: Laslo & Hagerty Ask a Pol asks: Congrats on dropping the first stablecoin…
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Rep. Maxine Waters on crypto: "Let the big billionaires fight it out"
Who? Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) — Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Waters Ask a Pol asks: I was following that crypto, de-banking hearing — what do you make of this new narrative from the GOP? Key Waters: “Well, like I said, I wasn’t gonna even deal with it…
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GOP wants to restore "partnership type relationship between regulators & businesses" on crypto
Who? Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) — House Financial Services Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Loudermilk Ask a Pol asks: How’d that crypto — de-banking, technically — hearing go? Key Loudermilk: “For while I was in there, it was very interesting. I mean, it’s just a different version of Chokepoint that…
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EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Andy Barr: new Fair Access bill aimed at "non-discrimination" for crypto
Who? Rep. Andy Bar (R-KY) — Chair, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions & Monetary Policy LISTEN: Laslo & Barr Ask a Pol asks: Is your legislation needed because it’s just been a sea change from the last administration to this one? Or is it needed as a buffer in case there’s a future Dem....
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Elizabeth Warren: regs needed to "reduce the use of crypto by terrorists and drug traffickers"
Who? Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) — Senate Banking & Finance Committees LISTEN: Laslo & Warren Ask a Pol asks: What do you think about the incoming Trump administration’s new tone on crypto? Key Warren: “I keep wondering when someone's going to explain what crypto rules they plan to put in place…
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