Elizabeth Warren flips on crypto vows to end debanking

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Elizabeth Warren flips on crypto vows to end debanking

Senator Warren collaborates with Trump to investigate banks' role in crypto debanking practices.

Germán Frers

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Updated 1:24 p.m. ET

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has shifted her stance on crypto regulation.

During the hearings earlier today, she pledged to work with former President Donald Trump to tackle the issue of debanking in the crypto industry.

Warren, previously known for her skepticism toward digital assets, is now focusing on investigations into banks that have denied services or closed accounts of crypto-related businesses and individuals. This practice, known as debanking, has been a significant concern for the crypto industry.

“Debanking is a real problem, and we need to work across the aisle to solve it,”, said Senator Warren.

The development comes amid revelations from newly disclosed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) documents that indicate crypto-related restrictions were implemented during the previous administration.

The Senator’s involvement follows the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Trump administration.

The CFPB, a federal agency established to protect consumers in the financial sector, had played a key role in overseeing banking practices and consumer protection measures.

The bipartisan approach to addressing crypto debanking marks a notable departure from Warren’s previous positions on digital assets, suggesting a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for crypto firms seeking banking services.

Warren’s collaboration does not come without controversy.

Senator Warren had criticized the SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, emphasizing the need for crypto to adhere to anti-money laundering regulations.

Recently, she called for investigations into former President Trump’s involvement in meme coins, specifically $TRUMP and $MELANIA. These developments have raised ethical concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

As both Warren and Trump navigate this complex landscape, industry observers are keenly watching for signs of shifting policies in Washington.

The formation of a new “crypto task force” within the SEC and Trump’s appointments of pro-crypto officials suggest that significant changes may be on the horizon.

Elizabeth Warren flips on crypto vows to end debanking

Elizabeth Warren flips on crypto vows to end debanking

Senator Warren collaborates with Trump to investigate banks' role in crypto debanking practices.

by Germán Frers | Powered by Gloria

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Photo: Al Drago

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has shifted her stance on crypto regulation.

During the hearings earlier today, she pledged to work with former President Donald Trump to tackle the issue of debanking in the crypto industry.

Warren, previously known for her skepticism toward digital assets, is now focusing on investigations into banks that have denied services or closed accounts of crypto-related businesses and individuals. This practice, known as debanking, has been a significant concern for the crypto industry.

“Debanking is a real problem, and we need to work across the aisle to solve it,”, said Senator Warren.

The development comes amid revelations from newly disclosed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) documents that indicate crypto-related restrictions were implemented during the previous administration.

The Senator’s involvement follows the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Trump administration.

The CFPB, a federal agency established to protect consumers in the financial sector, had played a key role in overseeing banking practices and consumer protection measures.

The bipartisan approach to addressing crypto debanking marks a notable departure from Warren’s previous positions on digital assets, suggesting a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for crypto firms seeking banking services.

Warren’s collaboration does not come without controversy.

Senator Warren had criticized the SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, emphasizing the need for crypto to adhere to anti-money laundering regulations.

Recently, she called for investigations into former President Trump’s involvement in meme coins, specifically $TRUMP and $MELANIA. These developments have raised ethical concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

As both Warren and Trump navigate this complex landscape, industry observers are keenly watching for signs of shifting policies in Washington.

The formation of a new “crypto task force” within the SEC and Trump’s appointments of pro-crypto officials suggest that significant changes may be on the horizon.