Patrick McHenry, a soon-to-retire Republican lawmaker, urges the US assembly to quickly pass the FIT21 crypto bill before the upcoming presidential election.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell also is signaling he will continue to oppose the marijuana banking bill. McConnell has previously helped block the bill.
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Prospects are dimming for fast-track congressional consideration of legislation to open banking services to marijuana businesses, regulate stablecoins, and promote more competition on credit-card swipe fees.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell also is signaling he will continue to oppose the marijuana banking bill. McConnell has previously helped block the bill.