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A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N. Y. ) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of 2024. дальше »
2024-8-31 03:30
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Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday. дальше »
2024-8-21 15:19
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Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details
Former President Donald Trump, a sitting U. S. senator and some of the biggest names in bitcoin {{BTC}} investing all seem to agree that the U. S. should begin building a reserve of the most prominent crypto token. дальше »
2024-7-31 23:17
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Crypto super PAC gets crucial wins in US primaries, plans significant spending for general election
Fairshake PAC plans to spend over $100 million in the general election to back pro-crypto lawmakers. The super PAC funded by major crypto companies achieved significant victories in recent congressional primaries. дальше »
2024-6-27 21:47
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Legal expert discusses how US political climate could redefine crypto regulations
Crypto. news recently spoke with Bing Wang, Head of Legal at BasedVC, who shared his perspectives on the political ascent of cryptocurrencies and the upcoming regulatory transformations. As the 2024 U. дальше »
2024-6-5 14:58
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SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act would hurt investors and hamper the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's work, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday. дальше »
2024-5-23 12:00
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The Ever-Dwindling Chances for a Stablecoin Law
Last week, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a joint bill addressing how stablecoins could be regulated in the country. It's the latest effort to try and get something done in the U.S. legislative front – but is it enough? дальше »
2024-4-24 04:30
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Top U.S. House Lawmakers Meet on Stablecoin Bill Strategy: Punchbowl
The U.S. congressional effort to establish regulations for stablecoins has become an increasing longshot for passage this year, but the lawmakers who've pushed legislation the farthest reportedly had a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about it, Punchbowl News reported. дальше »
2024-4-12 01:34
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England's Law Commission Seeks Views on Draft Legislation to Label Crypto as Property
The Law Commission also called for evidence on its project on digital assets and electronic trade documents in private international law. дальше »
2024-2-24 14:24
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Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources
Despite keen interest from U.S. Senate Democrats such as Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to deal with the illicit movement of funds in crypto, there's no immediate action planned in the committee that would need to get it rolling, according to two sources familiar with the plans. дальше »
2024-2-22 23:36
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Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say
Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball. дальше »
2023-12-1 00:47
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SEC Inspector General says prohibition on crypto ownership hinders agency hiring
Besides being short on crypto specialists, the SEC OIG noted a litany of problems that are already familiar — lack of legislative clarity, lack of interagency coordination, etc. дальше »
2023-11-7 00:48
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XRP, TON win approval in Dubai International Financial Centre free trade zone
The new tokens join the ranks of BTC, ETH and LTC for use by the 4,000-plus companies located in the zone, which is considering new legal measures as well. дальше »
2023-11-3 22:32
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Taiwan Crypto Regulation Gets Going With First Reading of Digital Asset Bill
The bill sets the groundwork for defining what a virtual asset is and how exchanges should operate in Taiwan. дальше »
2023-10-27 10:48
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Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House
Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) has landed in the driver’s seat of the U.S. House of Representatives just as legislation to establish digital-asset regulations nears a finish line there. дальше »
2023-10-4 02:03
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Fed Vice Chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation
Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event. дальше »
2023-9-9 22:30
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US House Financial Services members scold Fed’s Powell for stablecoin bill obstruction
The committee members suspect the Fed is trying to hold up Congressional efforts to pass stablecoin legislation by restricting banks’ actions. дальше »
2023-8-29 23:05
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US GAO says lack of interagency cooperation needs to be addressed in crypto regulation
In a report requested by Rep. Maxine Waters, the country’s top watchdog is carefully neutral but dissatisfied with agencies’ abilities to work together. дальше »
2023-7-25 22:35
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US FSC chairman eyes regulatory clarity for crypto, stablecoin ecosystems
The upcoming FSC meeting aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, blockchain development, stablecoin payments and the broader digital asset ecosystem. дальше »
2023-7-24 11:43
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US House Republican committees introduce joint digital assets bill
The House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees have been working together all year on a bill to rival Lummis and Gillibrand’s RFIA. дальше »
2023-7-21 02:37
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Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Draft
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have developed a second draft of their comprehensive crypto regulation bill. Chances are slim that it will, as a single bill, advance to becoming a law, but it may still drive a broader conversation within Congress on what sort of provisions smaller pieces of legislation should include. дальше »
2023-7-18 18:45
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Israeli Lawmakers Support Axing Crypto Capital Gains Tax for Foreigners
A bill exempting foreign residents from capital gains taxes on crypto sales, and lowering tax on stock-options-like crypto options for employees has passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset. дальше »
2023-7-6 21:24
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UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime
The bill, introduced in September, now enters its final stages in Parliament. дальше »
2023-7-5 19:58
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Belarus Looks to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Transactions to Reduce Fraud
The east European country is working on legislation to make it harder for fraudsters to get their hands on the proceeds of crime. дальше »
2023-7-4 18:14
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Fed sees stablecoin as form of money, wants ‘robust’ role in its oversight, Powell says
The Federal Reserve chair gave his opinion on draft crypto legislation at the House Financial Services Committee’s semi-annual Fed policy hearing. дальше »
2023-6-22 21:15
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Hong Kong politician extends invitation to Coinbase to operate in the SAR
A Hong Kong lawmaker is extending an invitation to Coinbase, despite news of the SEC lawsuit occurring just one week earlier. дальше »
2023-6-12 20:18
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) cited the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing, arguing for legislation to help break that pipeline. дальше »
2023-6-1 20:01
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Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Opens With Discord
Relevant House committees decided to meet together to figure out how to move forward with legislation, but one key Democrat pushed back on the need for special crypto rules. дальше »
2023-5-11 17:45
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North Carolina County Enacts One-Year Ban On Commercial Bitcoin Mining, But Not Without Pushback
After a public hearing, Buncombe County voted to approve a moratorium on bitcoin mining in order to craft zoning standards and regulations for special land use. дальше »
2023-5-4 20:35
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House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another swing at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon, which may mark a new starting point for negotiations with Democrats. дальше »
2023-4-25 23:00
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An Open Letter To Texas State Senator Lois Kolkhorst
"We encourage you to engage further with bitcoin miners to better understand the matter generally and the consequences of your legislation." дальше »
2023-4-11 02:53
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Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote
Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs, which the bill looks to curb. дальше »
2023-4-5 22:27
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz Introduces Anti-CBDC Bill
Ted Cruz has joined a myriad of politicians in demonstrating their contempt for CBDCs in America — but what about pro-Bitcoin legislation? дальше »
2023-3-23 23:35
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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC
The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. дальше »
2023-3-23 18:02
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Senior U.S. House Republican Says CBDCs Could Be ‘Weaponized’ as Political Tool
One of the top Republican lawmakers, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), is campaigning to stop what he argues is the intent of President Joe Biden’s administration to set up a digital dollar that could be deployed to collect information about citizens’ financial lives. дальше »
2023-3-10 00:47
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EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements. дальше »
2023-3-8 10:55
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Illinois Officials Pushing State Crypto Licensing to Emulate New York’s BitLicense
Illinois is trying to follow in New York’s crypto footsteps with a new oversight regime, according to David DeCarlo, Illinois’ first regulatory innovation officer, who is among the prominent advocates for the plan now being shepherded through the state legislature. дальше »
2023-2-27 17:00
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U.S. Legislators Introduce Bill That Would Prohibit Creation Of An American CBDC
The bill would effectively put an end to the debate over the creation of a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC. дальше »
2023-2-22 21:05
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Panama’s Supreme Court to rule on cryptocurrency legislation
The high court will now decide whether to declare the “crypto bill” unenforceable or to approve it with modifications.
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New York Assembly introduces crypto payments bill for fines, taxes
The bill clarifies that state agencies can legally agree to accept cryptocurrency payments and that these agreements should be enforced by the courts. дальше »
2023-1-28 22:33
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Inaccurate U.S. Senate Testimony Misleads Lawmakers, Public About Bitcoin
In testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, actor Ben McKenzie and professor Hillary Allen offered inaccuracies about Bitcoin. дальше »
2022-12-23 21:35
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Rep. McHenry gives progress report on stablecoin legislation, says it’s an ‘ugly baby’
The ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee praised the bipartisanship behind the coming bill, but says there are “complex conversations” ahead. дальше »
2022-10-14 00:00
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CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson touts DCCPA bill in market risk advisory meeting
The committee meeting was Johnson’s first as committee sponsor; she chose to concentrate on digital assets and the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in her opening remarks. дальше »
2022-9-29 00:10
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman introduce crypto bill that extends CFTC's regulatory powers
The bill defines digital commodities and requires registration of digital commodities platforms by the CFTC, with language that needs tightening. дальше »
2022-8-4 22:01
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U.S. Senators Introduce Bill For Tax Exemption On Small Bitcoin Transactions
The bill would provide tax exemption on bitcoin transactions for less than $50 or trades netting a gain of less than $50. дальше »
2022-7-26 18:09
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U.S. Senators Propose Bill to Cut Taxes on $50 Crypto Payments
Similar initiatives have previously been introduced in two other bills still sitting in Congress, but there’s been little indication that they will be voted into law anytime soon. Senators Introduce... дальше »
2022-7-26 14:48
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US House Ways and Means chairman asks the GAO to check out crypto in retirement plans
It will look at the use and oversight of crypto in 401(k) and similar plans, which is controversial in many parts of the government. дальше »
2022-6-16 00:07
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Hawaii Senate committees favor task force to regulate crypto, blockchain
The task force will submit findings and potential legislation back to the State Capitol — which involves providing a plan to expand blockchain adoption in both the private and public sectors. дальше »
2022-5-3 10:47
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Why U.S. Legislators Will Start Creating "Bitcoin-Friendly" States
Discussing recent conversations with Senator Ted Cruz and potential legislation to create "Bitcoin-friendly" U.S. states. дальше »
2021-11-13 20:35
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Ukraine’s central bank seeks to hire a blockchain developer, job posting reveals
The development marks another sign of the digital hryvnia project picking up steam.
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