Senator Cynthia Lummis Named Chair of Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee
Lummis, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, will lead efforts to establish a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and explore a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the U.S.
- Senator Cynthia Lummis, known for her pro-crypto stance, has been appointed Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets.
- Lummis aims to advance bipartisan legislation addressing stablecoin regulation, decentralized finance rules, and clearer pathways for crypto project registration.
- A key focus of her leadership will be the potential establishment of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, an idea supported by President Donald Trump.
- The announcement coincided with Bitcoin's price surge above $106,000, reflecting market optimism over pro-crypto policies.
- The subcommittee includes members with strong backing from the crypto industry, signaling significant momentum for advancing digital asset legislation.