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US House of Representatives Set To Vote On Decentralization Bill
21.5.2024
The eagerly anticipated Decentralisation Bill, officially known as "The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21), is about to go to a vote in the US House of Representatives.
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Bipartisan crypto market structure bill awaits House vote on May 22
21.5.2024
The US House of Representatives will make significant progress this week on a landmark bill that aims to alter the laws concerning cryptocurrencies. Credible reports indicate that Congress will introduce the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, or FIT21 Act, on May...
American Bankers Association Urges House Leaders to Block Fed’s CBDC Plans
21.5.2024
The American Bankers Association (ABA) on Monday urged House leaders to back a bill that would stop the Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC for individuals and using it for monetary policy tools.
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Democrat House Leadership Says Crypto Bill Vote Won't Be Whipped
21.5.2024
Ranking members strongly oppose this bill as written, an email obtained by Politico reads, but will stop short of putting it to a whipped vote
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House
20.5.2024
The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology
US House to vote on FIT21 bill before holiday weekend
20.5.2024
The legislation, passed out of committee in July 2023, would clarify how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission handle crypto
Renewable electricity is more optimal than Paraguay’s anti-mining bill
20.5.2024
The Paraguayan legislature is urgently pushing a bill that, if passed, could mean up to a decade behind bars for illegal Bitcoin miners due to the large amount of electricity pilferage jeopardizing the state-backed National Electricity Administration. The proposed legislation enables Paraguayan...
Paraguay Gov’t Looks to Jail Illegal Bitcoin Miners for ‘Up to 10 Years’
20.5.2024
The government of Paraguay will ask lawmakers to approve a bill that proposes jailing illegal Bitcoin (BTC) miners for up to 10 years.
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Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards
17.5.2024
The crypto law that was presented by Abdullah Güler, the group chairperson of the political group AK Party, on May 16 would significantly regulate the cryptocurrency business in compliance with global norms.
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Oklahoma Enacts Bill Safeguarding Residents’ Right to Self-Custody Digital Assets
17.5.2024
Oklahoma has passed a bill aimed at protecting the rights of its residents to self-custody their digital assets.
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US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Dismantle Fed’s Board of Governors and Abolish the Central Bank
17.5.2024
Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across...
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Dismantle Fed’s Board of Governors and Abolish the Central Bank
17.5.2024
Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across...
Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote
17.5.2024
Lawmakers expect to vote on a bill clarifying how regulators handle digital assets by June after a majority in both chambers passed a resolution against an SEC crypto rule
Crypto Industry Rallies Behind House Bill As it Heads Toward Final Vote
17.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives is on the verge of a vote that will represent the closest the cryptocurrency industry has ever been toward finally winning regulation in the U.S., and the sector's associations and top businesses are encouraging House leaders to support the effort
Turkey Takes Crypto Bill to Parliament, Aims to Bring Crypto Licensing to the Country
17.5.2024
The bill aims to introduce a licensing scheme for crypto firms, which will be handled by the CMB and bring the firms under the regulator's scope
Oklahoma Enacts Watershed Bitcoin Rights Law Protecting Self-Custody Wallets
16.5.2024
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivered a major win to digital asset supporters Monday with the enactment of new law HB3594 focused on preserving fundamental Bitcoin rights. News of the state's new law comes amidst the U.S. government's crackdown on self-custody wallets, prompting outrage in...
SEC custody rule made crypto regulation a ‘political football’ — Rep. Nickel
16.5.2024
The SEC’s proposed crypto custody rule and its “hostility” to the industry isn’t in Joe Biden’s “best interests,” Representative Wiley Nickel told Gary Gensler
U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill
15.5.2024
The result of next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry will strongly influence the odds the U.S. Senate gets on board, said Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a leading advocate for crypto...
Sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights’ Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma
15.5.2024
Oklahoma Enacts Landmark Bill to Regulate Digital Assets, Protect Bitcoin Rights, Foster Crypto Innovation
15.5.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has approved House Bill 3594, a landmark bill that protects bitcoin rights and fosters cryptocurrency innovation. The legislation addresses the regulation and promotion of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the state. The bill defines key terms...