Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.

Senate Democrats blocked a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in the US amid Democratic concerns over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings.

Senate Democrats blocked stablecoin legislation backed by the digital assets industry amid a furor over President Donald Trump’s extensive and growing portfolio of crypto ventures.Backers of the bill failed to muster enough support to bring it up for consideration with only 48 senators voting in favor Thursday,