Crypto execs meet with senators to push forward market structure legislation: CNBC Crypto World

Today, Bitcoin retreats to the $18,000 level. Coinbase announces it's acquiring crypto investing platform Echo. And Chain Link's Sergey Nazerov explains what was discussed during meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this morning aimed at pushing crypto legislation forward.Welcome to CNBC's Crypto World. I'm Talia Kaplan. Digital currencies are giving back the gains they made earlier in the week.By noon Eastern, Bitcoin dropped to the $18,000 level after crossing above $113,000 yesterday. Ether fell back ...