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Crypto lobby warns Senate with ultimatum on developer safeguards

August 27, 2025 0

A coalition of more than 100 cryptocurrency companies, investors, and advocacy groups has delivered a firm ultimatum to U.S. lawmakers: they will not support the proposed market structure bill unless it includes clear, federal protections for software developers. The letter, sent on August 27 to the Senate Banking and Agriculture committees, frames these safeguards as non-negotiable. The alliance—comprising industry heavyweights …