Texas Republican Lance Gooden is proposing the installation of cryptocurrency ATMs in U.S. federal buildings to align government practices with President Donald Trump's advocacy for digital assets. In a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA), Gooden emphasized that such installations would demonstrate the government's commitment to innovation and secure cryptocurrency use. He urged the GSA to explore guidelines for these ATMs, ensuring robust identity verification and transparency in transaction fees. This proposal comes amid ongoing discussions in Congress about crypto regulation. While some lawmakers, like Senator Dick Durbin, are advocating for stricter regulations on cryptocurrency transactions, Gooden's approach reflects pro-crypto sentiments. His previous legislative actions include a push for stablecoins to be regulated by the SEC, aligning with broader industry interests against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The GSA currently manages traditional ATMs in several facilities, paving the way for potential implementation of crypto ATMs.

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