White House floats limited stablecoin rewards in third crypto, bank meeting

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt reportedly refocused crypto and bank lobby talks on a crypto bill to allow stablecoin rewards tied to transaction activity.

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Crypto lobby forms working group seeking prediction market clarity

The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight. 

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US Treasury Secretary Urges Congress To Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill This Spring

The US Secretary of the Treasury has called for the passage of the long-awaited crypto market structure bill this spring to provide reassurance to the industry amid recent market volatility. Related Reading: US Banking Lobby Urges OCC To Delay Crypto Charter Applications Approval Bessent Calls For Crypto Market Structure Bill On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott […]

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Ads Blast Crypto Bill, Rally Public To Lobby Senators Against DeFi

A new wave of political ads is pushing a sharp message into living rooms and phone banks: tell your senator to back crypto legislation only if decentralized finance, or DeFi, is left out. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Security Model May Shift As Quantum Computing Moves Forward: Analyst According to broadcast logs and industry reports, the spots […]

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The hidden risk of public WiFi: How a single approval wiped a crypto wallet

A crypto user who lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after a stay at a hotel said the real culprits were open WiFi, a casual lobby phone call and one careless wallet approval.

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Hundreds of Crypto Firms Slam US Bank’s Lobby to Prohibit Stablecoin Yields 

The stablecoin yield dispute has escalated into a direct appeal to Congress, with crypto leaders warning that reopening the law would undermine regulatory certainty. The post Hundreds of Crypto Firms Slam US Bank’s Lobby to Prohibit Stablecoin Yields  appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Coinbase CEO Warns Banks Want to Kill Your Crypto Rewards

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has lambasted the banking lobby for trying to kill stablecoin yield

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Crypto lobby cross ranks in push for Quintenz as CFTC chair

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What Trump's crypto push means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP

Donald Trump’s journey from crypto skeptic to loud-and-proud advocate wasn’t a change of heart. It was a sharp political calculation, following the money from a powerful new lobby and eyeing a The post What Trump's crypto push means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ripple CTO Takes Aim at Bank Lobby Amid License Backlash

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has message for bankers trying to shut out crypto

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Cardano Leader Charles Hoskinson Pushes Crypto Unity With Democratic Senators

A key figure in the cryptocurrency sector is out on a mission to push for a bipartisan crypto policy that would redefine the regulations governing digital assets. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson will talk with Senator John Fetterman and other Democratic senators to lobby the crafting and establishment of policies that match the circumstances surrounding cryptocurrencies. […]

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Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions

A group of state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its five commissioners alleging the regulatory agency was overstepping its bounds in bringing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges.

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Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance

The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) is taking in the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) as regulators worldwide increase their attention to stakings' role in digital assets, where hundreds of billions of dollars are on the line.

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Former Gensler Aide Might Lobby for Crypto Firms

Gary Gensler's advisor might end up lobbying for prominent crypto firms

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Crypto lobby spending in US set to beat 2022 record: Report

With more than a month left before the end of 2023, the United States crypto industry has already spent $20 million on lobbying efforts.

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Crypto Miners Lobby U.S. Lawmakers to Counter Environmental 'Misunderstanding'

When crypto mining is discussed in the U.S. Congress, it's often tied to claims that mining operations are environmental parasites, sapping finite energy resources. But representatives of that sector flooded offices on Capitol Hill this week to argue their businesses can help stabilize the power grid, tie into renewable resources and foster domestic technology.

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Crypto mining sector now has a lobby in Washington

DEC founder and President Tom Mapes said he sees crypto mining firms as energy companies of the future. The mining sector has been at the receiving end of several actions by the U.S. governmentThe post Crypto mining sector now has a lobby in Washington appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto mining lobby group to dispel misconceptions in Washington DC: Founder

The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aimed at opening up discussions with lawmakers in Washington.

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Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington

Crypto miners are establishing a new voice in U.S. policy, starting up the Digital Energy Council to lobby for friendly policy as regulators and Congress are wrestling with the next steps in crypto regulation.

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UK Crypto Incentives Ban Could Drive Firms Out of Country, Lobbyists Say

Lobby group CryptoUK called for more clarity on the FCA’s guidance on its upcoming rules for crypto ads.

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UK Crypto White List Needed to Solve 'Debanking,' Lobby Group Says

British banks have said they keep people away from crypto for their customers' own protection

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UK Crypto ‘Whitelist’ Needed to Solve Debanking, Lobby Group Says

British banks have said they keep people away from crypto for their customers' own protection

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‘Haunts me to this day’ — Crypto project hacked for $4M in a hotel lobby

The co-founder of Webaverse said they somehow got their crypto hacked from their Trust Wallet during a meeting with two people claiming to be investors.

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Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been "loud and clear" that crypto doesn't get a "pass" from longstanding consumer protection laws, she said.

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Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report

Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.

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Japan’s top crypto lobby groups push for lower taxes to attract talent

Japan’s strongest crypto lobbying groups say that current tax rates prevent industry growth and call for lower taxes to prevent talent outflow. The post Japan’s top crypto lobby groups push for lower taxes to attract talent appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Web2 Pundits Lobby Washington Against Crypto Influence

A group of 26 technologists, including some of cryptos most fervent critics, has sent a lobbying letter to U.S. lawmakers urging them resist pressure from crypto financiers and lobbyists to...

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Tech Experts Lobby Washington Criticizing Crypto, Blockchain

A group of tech experts and academics signed a letter to U.S. lawmakers criticizing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in an effort to counter the lobbying by the crypto industry.

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"Unacceptable Behavior": Crypto Lobby Condemns Community for Trolling EU Lawmakers

Online onslaught unleashed by members of the cryptocurrency community has attracted strong criticism from lobbying groups

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Greenpeace, Ripple Lobby to Move Bitcoin Away From Proof-of-Work

Climate activists and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen want to convince Bitcoin companies, miners and developers into changing Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism.

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Crypto Partnerships Flourish in English Premier League, Drawing Concern From Supporters

Concerns from English football clubs supporter groups have arisen that clubs are putting up economic walls for fans and recklessly monetizing their engagement Lobby groups have protested against the plethora of crypto-partnerships undertaken by 17 out of the 20 clubs in England’s Premier League.

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Crypto lobby says stablecoins should not be subjected to new rules

The lobby group says regulators should not treat stablecoins as investment products A US-based… The post Crypto lobby says stablecoins should not be subjected to new rules appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Members of Congress lobby Nancy Pelosi and others to amend crypto tax definition

Anna Eshoo has urged the House to amend the language in the controversial infrastructure bill.

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried: Institutions are ‘desperate’ for crypto

Is SBF going to lobby the government on behalf of crypto? How badly do institutions want in on the blockchain game? When's a moat an impediment to growth, and not a protective shield?

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Fidelity, Coinbase Among Firms Establishing a Crypto Council

This could be a big step for cryptocurrency regulations. Among other things, the Council will lobby policymakers, as well as commission research projects. It hopes to serve as the nascent industry’s voice and champion digital currencies’ economic benefits and their underlying blockchain technology.

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Crypto lobby groups are gaining traction in Washington as the threat of regulatory bottleneck looms

The blockchain industry is looking to shed the negative association between digital assets and crime as the threat of additional regulatory oversight looms.

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Coinbase, Fidelity Form Crypto Advocacy Group to Lobby Regulators

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Ripple and Coinbase Spent Roughly $1M to Lobby Washington Last Year

Disclosure forms have shown how much some crypto firms paid in lobbying efforts in 2020. Ripple and Coinbase lead the way with about a million spent. The post Ripple and Coinbase Spent Roughly M to Lobby Washington Last Year first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Crypto lobby considers ideal Biden picks for SEC, CFTC, OCC

With Janet Yellen the presumptive Treasury Secretary, Biden's potential nominations to the U.S. regulatory apparatus will be critical.

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Russian crypto lobby group appeals to finance ministry to soften legislation

A crypto advocate group in Russia is lobbying for more friendly federal crypto law.

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Crypto lobby defends self-hosted wallets and P2P from rumored gov't crackdown

As everyone waits on new KYC and AML regulators, many speak out to keep unhosted wallets free of controls.

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Korean blockchain lobby calls for crypto tax plan to be put on ice

The Korea Blockchain Association wants the government to postpone the implementation of its new tax framework until 2023.

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Former CFTC Head Joins Law Company to Push for Digital Dollar

Coinspeaker Former CFTC Head Joins Law Company to Push for Digital DollarFormer CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad”, is set to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher as its senior counsel and to lobby for blockchain-based digital dollar concept.

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CoinShares to Lobby Against UK Ban on Crypto Exchange-Traded Notes

CoinShare's called the ban proposal of ETNs "unwarranted" and "not been properly thought out or considered."

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Facebook Libra is not so hopeless

It is widely believed in the expert community that the Libra cryptocurrency will not be allowed by banking lobby to launch . However, there are signs that the prospects for Libra are still good. For more than 10 years of the crypto market existence, bankers have not found a way to integrate into a decentralized […]

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Coinbase’s Ex-Policy Head Will Lobby for Facebook’s Libra Crypto

Facebook has hired a lobbying firm led by a former head of policy at Coinbase amid regulatory pushback from U.S. lawmakers over its Libra project.

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Facebook Onboards Former Aide Of US Senator To Lobby For Its Libra Crypto Project

The world is watching Facebook and all of its moves related to the creation and regulation of the Libra stablecoin. Now, in order to protect its interests, Facebook has decided to hire a new person for its lobby team: Susan Zook.

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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Source

Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders.

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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Inside Source

Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby supposedly full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders.

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