<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTAvMDE5OWRkZTMtMDNhMy03NGNkLWIzZTAtNTFlYmJlZTFlOGQ2.jpg" alt="Democrats counter US crypto framework; bill grinds to a halt"></p><p>The crypto framework law in the Senate is now on pause as lawmakers debate possible new amendments.</p>