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White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation
27.1.2023
Officials in the Biden Administration urged Congress on Friday to expand the authority of regulators to police the crypto industry
Paraguayan Bitcoin Mining Companies Hurt by Power Rate Hikes of Over 50%
27.1.2023
Paraguayan mining companies are taking a hit to their profitability due to the steep power fee hikes the government has established for cryptocurrency mining activities. According to reports from Braiins Mining business developer Nano Grijalba, after the veto of the crypto law, the change in power...
Congressman Hill to 'make sure' US is the place for blockchain innovation
27.1.2023
The chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets wants to make America the place for fintech and blockchain innovation
CFTC's Johnson urges Congress for expanded powers in crypto oversight
27.1.2023
Johnson wants to protect customers in a way that reduces the risk of crises, and proposes a number of amendments to existing crypto regulation
US Senator Ted Cruz pushes for crypto in Congress... using snacks
27.1.2023
A newly introduced resolution could potentially see lawmakers buying sodas and chips using crypto-supporting vending machines
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Urges Congress to Expand Agency’s Authority to Review Crypto Acquisitions
26.1.2023
Following FTX’s swift, stunning collapse last November, crypto industry participants, lawmakers and regulators alike have all been mulling the same questions: Why were regulators blindsided by FTX’s implosion, and more importantly, how can the next crypto crisis be prevented?
The Bizarre (Sort of) Bipartisanship of the Crypto Congress
25.1.2023
A who's who of politicians who matter for crypto in the nation's capital. By Jeff Wilser
Congress and Crypto Season 4: An Uphill Battle
25.1.2023
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'What Was Gary Gensler Really Doing?': Rep. Tom Emmer on FTX, the SEC and What's Next for Crypto in Congress
23.1.2023
The so-called “Crypto King of Congress” blames over-centralization and old-fashioned fraud for FTX’s collapse (not crypto). As Congress considers new crypto legislation, can he persuade his colleagues – including the combative Elizabeth Warren – of the same?
Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It
23.1.2023
U.S. lawmakers must prevent the further erosion of our privacy rights by defending our right to use privacy-preserving tech and passing laws against unreasonable and constant digital surveillance
After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto
23.1.2023
SBF was crypto’s number one influencer in Washington. Now the collapse of FTX is fueling a crackdown, says Jesse Hamilton
11th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group on March 6th & 7th in Dubai, the UAE
20.1.2023
Agora is hosting its 11th Edition of the Global Blockchain Congress on March 6 and 7, 2023, in Dubai, The UAE. The theme of this edition is: “Resiliency and Adaptability”. The Global Blockchain Congress leverages the experience gained through the hosting of the first 10 editions of the event...
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Strength Above $21K, Congress' FTX Problem
17.1.2023
ALSO: Crypto bank Silvergate reports a fourth-quarter loss of $1 billion. Equities closed mixed after big banks’ 4Q earnings reports
Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses
17.1.2023
More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried or one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant
US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee
15.1.2023
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We want to create a regulatory legal framework for digital assets … that makes America a leader from an innovation point of view but also protects...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Urges Swift Action to Increase Spending Limit, Avert Default on US Obligations
14.1.2023
Janet Yellen, the U.S. secretary of the Treasury, sent a letter to Congress on Friday urging lawmakers to increase the spending limit. Yellen stressed that the country would reach its statutory debt limit on Jan. 19, 2023. She warned that “failure to meet the government’s obligations...
Osprey Vies for Control of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust; Tron’s Justin Sun Offers to Invest Up to $1B on DCG Assets
14.1.2023
Following charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the crypto exchange Gemini and the digital currency lender Genesis, Tron founder Justin Sun told the press that he may be able to purchase assets from Genesis, up to $1 billion, “depending on their evaluation of...
El Salvador Approves Digital Assets Issuance Law
14.1.2023
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Digital Assets Issuance Law, a framework that will allow the country to issue crypto-related debt instruments. The approved law, which was passed thanks to the majority that President Nayib Bukele has in Congress, serves as a base for...
FTX Donations to Early Covid-19 Researchers Raise Questions of Propaganda Tied to Pandemic Prevention
12.1.2023
While the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits his trial at the end of the year, reports indicate that the company donated millions of dollars to early Covid-19 researchers. The research was reportedly used to cast doubt on specific treatments, such as the use of ivermectin...
US House Republicans plan to establish crypto-focused subcommittee: Report
12.1.2023
Representatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto