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US Lawmaker Launches Bill to Prohibit the Fed From Issuing Digital Currency Directly to Individuals
14.1.2022
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill in Congress to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals. “It is important to note that the Fed does not, and should not, have the authority to offer retail bank accounts,”...
US lawmaker proposes bill aimed at limiting Fed's ability to issue CBDC
12.1.2022
Having the Fed require users to open accounts to access the benefits of a digital dollar would put it "on an insidious path akin to China’s digital authoritarianism," according to Tom Emmer
US lawmaker hints at upcoming crypto legislation as Jerome Powell says Fed will release report on digital currency soon
11.1.2022
“The report really is ready to go and I would expect we will drop it — I hate to say it again — in coming weeks," said Jerome Powell
Spanish lawmaker sees opportunity amid Kazakhstan’s Bitcoin mining collapse
10.1.2022
As the Bitcoin mining industry matures, it will seek stable political environments and stable energy sources
South Korean Lawmaker Says He Will Start Accepting Crypto Donations in the New Year
1.1.2022
Lee Kwang-jae, a South Korean lawmaker, recently stated that he will be accepting cryptocurrency donations starting mid-January 2022. According to the politician, this plan represents his attempt to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens among South Koreans. Donations to...
S Korean Lawmaker to Launch Bitcoin, ETH Political Donations Platform – with NFT Receipts
30.12.2021
A South Korean MP has unveiled plans to create a political donations platform for cryptoassets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) – with receipts issued in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
According to the news agency Yonhap, the project is the brainchild of Lee Kwang-jae, an...
US lawmaker planning to introduce comprehensive crypto bill in 2022: report
23.12.2021
Cynthia Lummis’ proposed bill reportedly aims to provide regulatory clarity on stablecoins, guide regulators around asset classes, and offer consumer protections
Russians Have Invested Over $67 Billion in Cryptocurrency, Lawmaker Reveals
21.12.2021
Interest in cryptocurrencies has been growing in Russia, not least among non-qualified investors. According to recently quoted estimates, Russians have already put more than $67 billion into the crypto market, the capitalization of which has increased significantly this year. Russians Spent Some...
Indian Lawmaker Says Crypto Must Be Blocked if Used for Illegal Purposes
20.12.2021
India’s minister of state for external affairs says that cryptocurrencies must be blocked if they are used for illegal purposes, such as “to launch cyber-attacks in India, to launch other attacks on India, to do other kinds of illegal and unethical work like drug trafficking.”...
Illegal Crypto Miners Threatened With Jail Time in Russia
17.12.2021
Cryptocurrency miners that are illegally connecting their equipment to the power grid should go to prison, says a Russian lawmaker who recently announced that his nationalist party is working on draft legislation to regulate the crypto activity. The industry cannot rely on support from the state...
Korean Officials Quit Jobs to Join Crypto Industry, Lawmaker Reveals
13.12.2021
Public officials in South Korea are increasingly choosing career opportunities in the cryptocurrency sector. Some of them come from financial authorities which raises ethical questions, according to the findings of a Korean lawmaker, quoted by local media. Former Financial Officials Hired by Major...
US lawmaker purchases exposure to Bitcoin through Grayscale shares
9.12.2021
Congressperson Marie Newman bought between $15,001 and $50,000 of GBTC in addition to up to $215,000 in Coinbase Global's COIN shares
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...
US lawmaker urges congressional action on crypto as government avoids shutdown
3.12.2021
“Chairman Gensler’s failure to provide clear rules of the road for cryptocurrencies underscores the need for Congress to act," said Senator Pat Toomey
More Regulations Proposed to ‘Streamline’ Mining Sector in Kazakhstan
28.11.2021
Authorities need to expand the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners, a member of the parliament in Kazakhstan has suggested. The additional rules should streamline their activities and help correct the forming public opinion that they are responsible for the country’s electricity...
Local Council Member in Ukraine Declares 124 BTC and 500 Tesla Shares
14.11.2021
A government official in Rivne region of Ukraine owns close to $8 million in cryptocurrency and 500 Tesla shares, his declaration shows. The news comes as another Ukrainian lawmaker in Kyiv has found it hard to prove possession of the crypto holdings on her asset statement. Ukraine Officials...
Russian Nationalists Prepare Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining
13.11.2021
Lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are gearing up to introduce a draft law designed to regulate crypto mining. The nationalists say the legislation will benefit both Russian citizens and the state, as well as those who want to get involved in the business legally. Nationalists...
Taxes, Higher Electricity Rates Coming for Russian Bitcoin Miners - Lawmaker
20.10.2021
The parliamentarian charged with creating Russia’s crypto regulation has hinted that crypto mining tax could be coming – while the days of rock-bottom energy prices for miners across the whole CIS region appear to be coming to an end.
Per Finworld, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma’s...
US lawmaker is most concerned about Treasury's response to crypto
11.10.2021
Exactly 3% of the United States Senate attended the Texas Blockchain Summit on Friday, all addressing their fellow lawmakers' understanding of crypto and blockchain
a16z Lays out Regulatory Proposal as SEC Chief Focuses On Consumer Protection
6.10.2021
ruled out the possibility of enacting a China-style crypto crackdown in America. He was responding to questions in a hearing in Congress where a Republican lawmaker asked if “a China-like prohibi