French Hill

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French Hill is a Republican US Congressman from Arkansas and the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee as of 2025. A former banker, Hill has been one of the most influential legislators on Bitcoin and digital asset policy, chairing committee hearings on Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoin regulation, and cryptocurrency market structure. He worked closely with Patrick McHenry on bipartisan digital asset legislation and has advocated for clear regulatory frameworks that allow Bitcoin to flourish in the United States.

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Role: US Congressman (R-AR), Chairman of House Financial Services Committee
Focus: Bitcoin regulation, digital asset market structure, financial innovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepFrenchHill
Known For: Chairman of House Financial Services Committee (2025); co-led landmark digital asset legislation; former banker
Nationality: American
Organization: US House of Representatives
Twitter Handle: RepFrenchHill

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