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Bitcoin Blasts Through $46K as Senate Poised for a Final Vote on $1T Infrastructure Bill

VictoryShares and Solutions President Mannik S. Dhillon discusses his assessment of bitcoin jumping to a three-month high of $46,000 and whether this price rally is likely to sustain, despite some saying the U.S. Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure bill could have disastrous implications for the crypto industry if formally introduced as is. "Bitcoin getting the attention of lawmakers is a great thing for the asset class," Dhillon said.

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Senators Reach Compromise on Crypto Tax Provision in Infrastructure Bill

Rep. Cynthia Lummis and other U.S. senators announced a compromise to the tax provision in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill Monday that would exempt crypto transaction validators from a broadened definition of “broker.” However, unless it receives unanimous consent before a final vote by Tuesday, the bill will likely be sent to the House as-is, without any amendments. "You need no senator to object to the adoption of this new language," host Naomi Brockwell said. "It's a very narrow path, and it's not clear whether this is going to be feasible."

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US Senate Set for Final Vote on $1T Infrastructure Bill

The U.S. Senate is moving forward with a final vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill this week, despite no outcome being decided for any of the proposed crypto-focused amendments. This includes the bill not offering clarity on the definition of "broker." CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses why the bill is likely to proceed as-is and the worst possibilities if it does.

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Sam Bankman-Fried on $1T Infrastructure Bill Crypto Impact: 'Clarification Is Going to Be Sacrificed in Order to Get the Bill Moving Forward'

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried discusses why he doesn't think the proposed crypto provision will be amended in the Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure bill and its potential impact on the digital asset industry and the wider U.S. economy. "The way this is headed is that clarification on this is going to be sacrificed in order to get the bill moving forward," he said. Plus, his reading of bitcoin's "surprisingly bullish price movement" as it soared above $45K.

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Why Did Bitcoin Surge Above $45K?

Teddy Fusaro, the president of crypto asset manager Bitwise, discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin as it rallied above $45,000. Plus, his take on market reactions to the US infrastructure bill. "It doesn't look great for what the short-term results are going to be of the effect of this lobbying effort, but it's impossible to ignore that the cryptocurrency community now has a voice," Fusaro said.

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Competing Amendments Regarding Crypto Provisions Submitted as Senate Expected to Vote on $1T Infrastructure Bill

While Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are pushing for their amendment to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, another camp of lawmakers -- Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) have also submitted a competing amendment. This comes as Congress has scheduled a pivotal vote for Saturday to finalize the bill. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun and Christie Harkin discuss the details of each amendment and what they could mean for the crypto industry.

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What to Know About Two New Amendments to US Infrastructure Bill

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reportedly been lobbying against cryptocurrency legislation proposed by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and other senators. Meanwhile, the White House is supporting a competing amendment that excludes proof-of-work miners from the reporting provision.

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What the SEC Eyeing Tighter Crypto Regulations Could Mean for Crypto Exchanges

Crypto.com has seen explosive growth within the past 12 months. It has 10 million users and 90 cryptocurrencies available on the platform. Henrik Johansson, Global Head of Growth, responds to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks on enforcing tighter trading and lending platforms regulations. “As with any new technology that has enormous power to transform and empower people, there will always be a lot of concern," he said. Plus, his vision for future expansions as the company sets a target of acquiring more than 100 million users in the next two years.

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Quantum Economics Exec: ETH Driving Crypto Markets, Not BTC

The crypto markets are popping up, and many suggest Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade was a potential catalyst. “[Bitcoin] maxis will probably get upset with me on this, but Ethereum is definitely the driver of the markets,” said Quantum Economics Analyst Alexandre Lores in explaining his reading of the price boost.

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Senate to Vote Saturday on Crypto Provision Amendments for Infrastructure Bill

On Saturday, lawmakers are expected to vote on the crypto tax provision amendments in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This comes after senators debated late Thursday on crypto tax exemptions, among other vital issues. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the critical revisions in the amendments to watch for and reasons why lawmakers might be struggling to reach an agreement.

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