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New FTX CEO Told Members of Congress SBF’s Family ‘Certainly Received Payments’ From the Business
19.12.2022
According to multiple reports, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents face scrutiny over their reported involvement with their son’s business operations. The two Stanford professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have not been charged with any wrongdoing, but the current FTX CEO, John J....
The Members of Congress Who Have Stablecoin Issuers Watching Their Next Moves
5.12.2022
Anticipation for a crypto bill out of the House Financial Services Committee ran so high this year that stablecoin issuers have been trying to meet the bill’s expected standards before the rules are even set. That’s why Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Patrick McHenry are two of CoinDesk’s Most...
Framework to ban members of Congress and SCOTUS from trading stocks includes crypto provision
23.9.2022
A bill based on the proposed framework banning crypto investments could help to "restore the public's faith and trust in their public officials," according to Zoe Lofgren
AOC Says She Doesn’t Hold Bitcoin so the Lawmaker ‘Can Do Her Job Ethically’
7.12.2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, otherwise known as AOC, is a New York representative well known for her political stances and statements. The Democrat believes that it is “absolutely wild” that U.S. representatives can buy and swap popular stocks. AOC also thinks it’s not ethical...
Coinbase Meeting With US Lawmakers to Discuss Crypto Regulatory Proposal
4.10.2021
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with members of Congress to discuss the cryptocurrency regulation it plans to propose, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In addition, the company has met with more than 30 crypto firms, four major law firms, and three trade groups about...
US Lawmakers Urge Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Support Crypto Innovation
3.10.2021
Several U.S. lawmakers have called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to support cryptocurrency innovation. “The Federal Reserve must work to support domestic innovation … Our government should never be in the business of thwarting innovation.” Members of Congress Urge...
Members of Congress lobby Nancy Pelosi and others to amend crypto tax definition
13.8.2021
Anna Eshoo has urged the House to amend the language in the controversial infrastructure bill
US President Biden Pushes for More Stimulus, One Million ‘Plus-up’ Payments Go out This Week
15.4.2021
U.S. politicians are talking about stimulus again in order to bolster American jobs and President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. At the end of last week, White House press secretary Jen Psaki explained that Biden would meet with bipartisan members of Congress on Monday in order to push...
Crypto for Congress: Bitcoin Sent to All Congress Members’ Campaigns
5.10.2020
The Crypto for Congress initiative has launched. All members of Congress will be given bitcoin as campaign contributions to help them learn about cryptocurrency. The initiative is supported by Congressional Blockchain Caucus members, including pro-crypto Representatives Darren Soto and Tom Emmer....
Minting Basic Income – US Lawmaker Asks Treasury to Issue Two $1 Trillion Coins With No Debt
22.3.2020
The U.S. is now facing the onslaught from the coronavirus outbreak. During the last two weeks, bureaucrats have shut down multiple industries while the Federal Reserve has injected trillions into the hands of private banks. Bipartisan members of Congress have been penning a 2020 stimulus plan,...