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New Hampshire Bitcoin reserve bill heads to full Senate vote
24.4.2025
A bill that would allow New Hampshire to invest a portion of its state funds in digital assets and precious metals has advanced to a full Senate vote after passing a second committee.On April 23, House Bill 302 (HB 302) was reviewed in the second Senate committee and passed in a 4-1 vote.The...
Paul Atkins closes in on SEC chair role amid setbacks: Report
18.3.2025
Paul Atkins could move one step closer to becoming the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s new crypto-friendly chair, with a Senate committee hearing reportedly in the works for March 27.President Donald Trump nominated Atkins to lead the SEC on Dec. 4, but his marriage into a billionaire...
Senate Committee Advances 2 Major Bills to Overhaul Stablecoins and Banking
14.3.2025
The Senate Banking Committee has advanced bills on stablecoin regulations and financial fairness, aiming to protect consumers, strengthen security, and prevent politically motivated debanking. Key Bills on Stablecoins and Financial Fairness Advance The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing,...
Sherrod Brown’s final committee message includes a crypto warning
11.12.2024
In likely his last committee hearing before leaving office in January, the Ohio senator suggested a looser approach to digital assets could only benefit the “corporate elite.”
Sherrod Brown’s final committee message includes a crypto warning
11.12.2024
In likely his last committee hearing before leaving office in January, the Ohio senator suggested a looser approach to digital assets could only benefit the “corporate elite.”
Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets
11.7.2024
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection, market integrity, and the necessity of federal...
US Senate recommends blockchain for national security tests
9.7.2024
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services urges the Department of Defense to explore blockchain for national security applications, including supply chain management
Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency
30.5.2024
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local...
Virginia Senate Committee Recommends Annual Funding for New AI and Crypto Commissions
19.2.2024
A Virginia Senate Committee has put forward a recommendation for an annual combined fund allocation of $39,240 to support two recently established commissions focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The proposal, presented by a Subcommittee of Virginia’s Senate Finance...
Tether CEO Details Partnership with FBI and Secret Service in Letter to Legislators
17.12.2023
Source: Unsplash Tether, the company responsible for the USDT stablecoin, has made public letters it sent to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, underscoring its dedication to security and close cooperation with...
Senate Banking Committee Discusses Accountability, Oversight of Financial Regulators in Tuesday Hearing
14.11.2023
The Senate Committee on Banking, Houses, and Urban Affairs met on November 14th to conduct a hearing regarding oversight of financial regulators. Holding executives accountable “We must turn the lessons of this year into action,” said Senator Sherrod Brown (D – OH), Chairman of the U.S....
SEC Chair: Crypto Is a Field Rife With Fraud, Abuse, Misconduct — ‘It’s Daunting’
14.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Banking Committee, stating that crypto is “a field which is rife with fraud, abuse, and misconduct.” He also stated that the securities regulator is still reviewing applications for spot bitcoin...
SEC's Gensler Remains Resolute in Push for Crypto Regulation Ahead of Senate Committee Appearance
12.9.2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler aims to reiterate his stance that many cryptocurrencies should fall under the agency's regulatory purview when appearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
In his prepared testimony released on Monday, Gensler claimed that the industry...
Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill From Opposition Senator Andrew Bragg
4.9.2023
Bragg said the Labor government had put regulating crypto in the slow lane
Texas Senate committee moves forward on bill removing incentives for crypto miners
4.4.2023
Under the proposed legislation, certain crypto mining firms participating in a program to reduce the load on Texas' energy grid would not receive an abatement on state taxes
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Recent Bank Collapses, Calls for Tougher Regulations
29.3.2023
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, also known as the Senate Banking Committee, held a hearing to discuss the recent bank collapses in the United States and the regulatory response. Throughout the testimonies, digital assets and crypto businesses were...
Fed Chair Warns of Higher Interest Rates Than Previously Anticipated, Faster Hikes
8.3.2023
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that “the ultimate level of interest rates is likely to be higher than previously anticipated.” In addition, if faster tightening is warranted, the Fed “would be prepared to increase the pace of rate hikes,” Powell said....
Fed Chair Powell on Crypto: We See Turmoil, Fraud, Lack of Transparency, Run Risk
8.3.2023
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has outlined several risks related to crypto activities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. While stating that the Fed sees turmoil, fraud, a lack of transparency, and run risk in the crypto space, he stressed:...
US Senator Calls for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation to Protect Consumers
16.2.2023
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sherrod Brown, has called for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. “Recent crypto meltdowns have made clear that we need a comprehensive framework to regulate crypto products to protect...
Senate Committee to Subpoena FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried If He Does Not Testify Voluntarily
8.12.2022
The Senate Banking Committee is "prepared" to subpoena FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried if he does not voluntarily appear at a committee hearing about the collapse of FTX, its leaders said Wednesday