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Republican Senator proposed to buy more Bitcoin by selling The Fed’s gold
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed a Bitcoin national strategic reserve by selling some of The Federal Reserve’s gold, rather than buying from government budget. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican Senator, plans to push President-elect Donald Trump’s masterplan for Bitcoin into reality.… дальше »
2024-11-18 02:26
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‘Americans are waiting, act now’: CMIC urges US Congress to legislate crypto
The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition called on Congress to establish a national regulatory framework for digital assets before the current legislative session ends. In a letter dated November 14 and seen by crypto. дальше »
2024-11-15 19:57
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Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z: Future of U.S. crypto industry is bright
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—a16z—released an optimistic note to the crypto industry on Nov. 11, addressing the industry’s future and highlighting new opportunities for regulatory clarity, innovation, and growth in the U. дальше »
2024-11-12 18:27
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US Congressman Mike Collins buys ETH worth $80k
Republican Mike Collins, re-elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, holds Ethereum. Collins disclosed an investment in Ethereum (ETH) worth nearly $80,000, according to the platform Quiver Quantitative. дальше »
2024-11-9 21:52
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Stablecoin issuers hold $120b in T-Bills: US Treasury
The United States Treasury reported that stablecoin adoption and crypto volatility could increase T-Bill demand as digital asset growth continues. The U.S. Treasury acknowledged a boom in blockchain use and cryptocurrency investment in its Fiscal Year 2024 Q4 report. Stablecoins,… дальше »
2024-10-31 22:49
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DeFi is a 1st Amendment right, expert says at hearing
Decentralized finance defenders argued against imposing stringent anti-innovation rules on the fledgling digital asset industry. At a U.S. House Finance Services Committee hearing titled “Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralized Finance,” a roster of DeFi proponents testified to… дальше »
2024-9-11 20:59
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U.S. House vote to overturn Biden’s SAB 121 veto set for Wednesday
The U.S. House will vote on a resolution to overturn President Joe Biden’s veto on a bill that had struck down the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, or SAB 121. Biden vetoed the legislation after the… дальше »
2024-7-9 23:14
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Lawmakers debate CFPB oversight of payment apps and crypto
Lawmakers discussed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposal to potentially bring payment applications, including those involving crypto, under its oversight. дальше »
2024-3-14 23:24
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CFTC Chair calls on Congress to fill gap in crypto regulation
Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam again asks the U.S. Congress to take active action in crypto regulation. дальше »
2024-3-7 00:38
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Crypto Acquisition Scandal Rocks GOP: Lawmaker Accused Of Unlawfully Obtaining Digital Assets
A recent report by Raw Story sheds light on a Republican congressman who allegedly violated a federal financial disclosure law by failing to report two crypto purchases within the required timeframe. дальше »
2024-1-4 22:00
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Blockchain Association director of government relations recaps speaker candidates’ records on cryptocurrency
Since Oct. 3, when lawmakers removed then-Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy, no legislation has made significant progress through the United States Congress. дальше »
2023-10-23 21:58
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Bitcoin And Crypto: US House Committee Passes Bill To Protect Self-Custody
In a groundbreaking development, the U. S. House Financial Services Committee has just passed the “Keep Your Coins Act of 2023,” a landmark bill advocating for the right to self-custody Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-7-28 20:00
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Landmark Victory: US Congress Committee Passes Historic Crypto Bill
In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, the US House Financial Services Committee has achieved a landmark victory by advancing a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies yesterday. дальше »
2023-7-27 09:00
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US Congress reviews bills, aims to establish crypto framework
US Congressional committee to review bills for comprehensive crypto regulation, driven by recent financial mishaps in the industry дальше »
2023-7-27 21:52
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SEC Allegedly Delays Assistance For US Crypto Market Bill
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allegedly held up assistance needed in a congressional bill to regulate the crypto markets. This has been considered a potential hurdle if the bill is to pass in Congress. дальше »
2023-7-21 22:00
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Senators Lummis and Gillibrand set to present crypto bill in Congress, again
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are reviving their proposed Responsible Financial Innovation Act to address ongoing discussions on cryptocurrency regulations. After much anticipation, Sens. дальше »
2023-7-7 20:40
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CFTC scrutinizing Kalshi congressional control contracts to ensure fairness and compliance
The CFTC is reviewing contracts offered by prediction market provider KalshiEX to ensure fairness and regulatory compliance дальше »
2023-6-24 12:21
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SEC chair Gary Gensler addresses crypto regulation and consumer protection
The U.S. securities and exchange commission (SEC) chairman, Gary Gensler, recently participated in a budget hearing for the fiscal year 2024, discussing the regulation of cryptocurrency markets and consumer protection. дальше »
2023-4-5 19:43
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Ex-FTX boss publicly turns down US House hearing request
Lawmakers wanted to question the disgraced FTX founder, but Bankman-Fried may be hesitant to discuss FTX because lying under oath to Congress is illegal. дальше »
2022-12-5 12:20
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US lawmakers launch official inquiry into FTX failure
In the wake of the FTX implosion, Lawmakers who benefited from FTX cash set out to probe its collapse. дальше »
2022-12-2 22:47
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US House Committee To Probe FTX Collapse On December 13, 2022
Congresswoman Water has announced the date when the House Committee on Financial Services would start investigating the FTX crash. The meeting was scheduled to start by 10 a. m. ET on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. дальше »
2022-11-29 19:28
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US Lawmakers Caution Against Regulations Restricting Use of Self-Hosted Crypto Wallets
Four U. S. lawmakers have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, warning of the risks of restricting the use of self-hosted cryptocurrency wallets. Their concerns follow reports that the Treasury Department may be on the verge of imposing such strict cryptocurrency regulations aimed at self-hosted crypto wallets. дальше »
2020-12-13 22:30
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U.S. Congress Might Disburse $1,200 Checks to Taxpayers in Coronavirus Aid, Who Qualifies?
Coinspeaker U. S. Congress Might Disburse $1,200 Checks to Taxpayers in Coronavirus Aid, Who Qualifies?The United States Congress is working on a $2 trillion stimulus bill to mitigate financial hardships due to coronavirus, with Americans set to get up to $1,200 checks for that purpose. дальше »
2020-3-26 16:37
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COVID-19: Congress Proposing Digital Dollar as Part of Stimulus Package
The Democratic Party-controlled U. S. House of Representatives has introduced draft legislation that includes the creation of a digital dollar to be used for stimulus payments to Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. дальше »
2020-3-24 14:00
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John McAfee Lays Down Crypto Transparency Challenge to US Congress
One of the biggest issues many people have with government is its complete lack of transparency and accountability, which in turn creates national populations with a high level of distrust in the ruling classes. дальше »
2020-1-8 01:00
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US Congress Could Legalize Marijuana on a Federal Level next Week
The US Congress is apparently taking a second look at potentially legalizing marijuana. A vote to federally license this type of drugs will take place next week. It is no secret governments have no love lost for marijuana. дальше »
2019-11-18 02:00
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Zuckerberg reminds Congress that Libra has not forgotten the US Dollar
Finally, after four months of Facebook unveiling its payments move to disrupt the world economy as we know it, CEO Mark Zuckerberg stepped into the ring. Libra was the centre of attention in Washington D. дальше »
2019-10-24 16:30
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Bitcoin Price Lost $500 within Minutes to Settle Below $7,500
Coinspeaker Bitcoin Price Lost $500 within Minutes to Settle Below $7,500Bitcoin fell by almost 10% on October 23 to reach near a 5-month low after losing $500 in 15 minutes. Is Mark Zuckerberg responsible for this crash?Bitcoin Price Lost $500 within Minutes to Settle Below $7,500 дальше »
2019-10-24 12:15
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U.S. Congress to Discuss Cryptocurrency With SEC Right After Bakkt is Launched
Coinspeaker U. S. Congress to Discuss Cryptocurrency With SEC Right After Bakkt is LaunchedWith a sense of urgency, the US Congress has set Sept. 24 as a day to thrash out issues relating to cryptocurrency together with the leadership of the SEC, which comes just a day after Bakkt launch. дальше »
2019-9-20 14:41
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United States’ Congress schedules new meeting with SEC officials to discuss cryptocurrencies
Recently, Bitcoin was in the spotlight after the Securities and Exchange Commision’s (SEC) Chairman, Jay Clayton, said that the digital gold would be required to be regulated, before it and a host of cryptocurrencies can be traded on a major exchange. дальше »
2019-9-20 12:30
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In the fight between Facebook and regulators, Congress could weaponize Libra to strengthen the U.S dollar
“All warfare is based on deception,” Sun Tzu, The Art of War. In the midst of a ceremonious battle, it so often happens that two opposing forces find one common ally. An entity that for better or for worse, inextricably ties the two sides together, either giving them a cause to fight for or fight […] The post In the fight between Facebook and regulators, Congress could weaponize Libra to strengthen the U.S dollar appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-8-7 18:30
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US Senator Says Libra is Just Like a Subprime Mortgage
Facebook’s foray into crypto has made the firm few friends in political circles. The Libra backlash has been so bad that it has painted bitcoin and the rest of the crypto industry in a bad light. дальше »
2019-8-3 13:30
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This ‘Bitcoin Rabbi’ Wants Your Help to Troll Congress With Kid’s Books
Rabbi Michael Caras calls himself the “Bitcoin Rabbi” and writes books for children and newbies about the mechanics and importance of Bitcoin. Now, he wants to use those books to educate Congress on the merits of crypto – a goal shared by Blockchain Caucus member Representative Tom Emmer. дальше »
2019-7-20 17:33
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Bitcoin Isn’t Going Away – What Congress Needs to Understand About Cryptos
With Libra under intense scrutiny, U. S. lawmakers are having to understand the difference between bitcoin and Facebook’s crypto project. Bitcoin is Already a Regulated Space Speaking to CNBC, Meltem Demirors, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at CoinShares, highlighted the already regulated nature of the bitcoin space. дальше »
2019-7-19 23:00
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Freedom over Facebook: How the social media giant could wield the most powerful censorship tool in history
Part 1 This is a two-part series on the censorship claims of Facebook’s Libra. Part One will discuss the importance of ‘freedom’ in a information and social media-centered world, and how Facebook is using Libra to act as the gatekeeper of the world. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:30
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US Congressman comes out in support of Bitcoin; calls it a product of American ingenuity, innovation
The United States Congress taking a keen interest in the digital asset market was the key highlight of the week, with several supporters and critics of the industry voicing their opinions on the floor. дальше »
2019-7-18 13:00
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Congress to Hold Second Hearing on Libra and Crypto
Many are still attributing the US Treasury Secretary’s comments on Libra and bitcoin to its rapid decline over the past few days. In reality, they may have sparked the selloff but market correction has been overdue for some time. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:00
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US Lawmaker Questions Facebook’s Real Intentions With Libra
It would appear Facebook’s venture into the world of digital money may hit a roadblock before it is even launched. The Libra project, which is not a cryptocurrency by any stretch of the imagination, has not received official approval by the US Congress. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00
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U.S. Congressman Proposes to Ban All Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, asked others in his party to join him to prepare a bill to ban all cryptocurrencies, reported The Block Crypto on May 09, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00
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US Congressmen urge IRS to provide clarity on cryptocurrency taxation laws in new joint letter
Government institutions in the United States of America have played a pivotal role in controlling the fate of cryptocurrencies and the digital asset market, in general. One of the main issues that lawmakers and government officials raise is the taxation on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH], which was discussed again in a recent […] The post US Congressmen urge IRS to provide clarity on cryptocurrency taxation laws in new joint letter appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-12 17:00
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US Congressmen Introduce Bill To Exempt Crypto From Securities Law
A couple of Congressmen in the United States are trying to get an exemption for cryptocurrencies from securities law. If successful, it could signal a paradigm shift in the US regulatory climate as far as virtual currencies are concerned. дальше »
2018-12-22 22:00
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Crypto Industry Leaders Warn US Congress Over Regulatory Uncertainty
Over 50 representatives from the crypto, Wall Street and venture capital firms traveled to Washington DC on Tuesday with a clear message for the US Congress: regulate or watch the innovation leave the country. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00
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Three Pro-Cryptocurrency Bills to Be Introduced to Congress
Three pieces of legislation will be brought before Congress by the co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. Their intent is to streamline the growing industry by introducing concise and transparent guidelines for businesses and investors, while also providing a safe harbor for taxpayers who use cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-23 02:00
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:40
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US Congressional Members Ordered to Disclose Crypto Holdings
The House Ethics Committee has informed all US Congress members that they must disclose any investment worth more than $1,000 as of June, 18. All lawmakers on Capitol Hill make an annual financial disclosure but a new memo has informed them that any cryptocurrency purchase or sale that exceeds $1,000 must be reported within 45. дальше »
2018-6-21 12:00
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