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Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support

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Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support

Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup.

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