U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed strong support for the integration of cryptocurrency and digital assets into the mainstream financial system. He emphasized that "cryptocurrency is here to stay" and called for clear and supportive regulation to legitimize digital assets. Thune highlighted the importance of ensuring that America leads in the digital asset space, stating that "digital assets are the future" and advocating for stablecoins to be developed domestically. His remarks reflect growing bipartisan momentum in Washington to embrace and regulate the crypto industry.