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Crypto-friendly banks mismanaged traditional risks, FDIC head tells Senate hearing
28.3.2023
It all started with FTX, FDIC head Martin Gruenberg said; he emphasized that the American banking system remains sound
U.S. Bank Regulators Investigating Leaders of the Failed Tech Banks
27.3.2023
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is investigating the actions of the leaders of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank to hold them accountable for their collapses, said Chairman Martin Gruenberg, who detailed their mismanagement and dangerous business concentrations – especially in digital...
Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis take on the ‘digital dollar’: Law Decoded, March 20–27
27.3.2023
Two lawmakers in one week weighed in against the possibility of a United States central bank digital currency
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC
22.3.2023
The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
U.S. Senate’s Warren Calls for Crackdown on ‘Sham’ Crypto Audits
21.3.2023
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and another prominent colleague urged the U.S. auditing watchdog to take action against “sham audits” of crypto companies, citing the contribution of such audits to the recent stresses in the U.S. banking system
Binance's response to U.S. Senators lacks financial information: Report
18.3.2023
Binance's Patrick Hillman answered a letter from United States Senators requesting information on Binance's operations in the country and its relationship with Binance.US
U.S. Lawmakers Digging Through Crypto Legislation for Bipartisan Winners: Senator
15.3.2023
Ideas have been gathered from the Senate and House, and lawmakers are trying to figure out what can get bipartisan support, said Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis
Sen. Warren calls out 'sham audits' while SVB threatens crypto bankruptcy
11.3.2023
Contrasting her statements against crypto auditors, numerous members highlighted the ongoing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured bank
Stablecoins and Ether are ‘going to be commodities,’ reaffirms CFTC chair
9.3.2023
In the tug-of-war between the US regulators over control of crypto assets, the CFTC chair has triple-downed his stance — that Ether and stablecoins are commodities
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....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Below $22,000, as Powell Warns of Higher Rates
8.3.2023
Bitcoin moved below the $22,000 level on March 8, as markets continued to react to U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony. Speaking in front of the Senate Banking Committee, Powell said he expected rates to be higher than initially anticipated. Ethereum has also slipped on the news....
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:...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Stall Ahead of Powell Testimony
7.3.2023
Bitcoin remained in consolidation earlier in Tuesday’s session, as markets prepared for this afternoon’s testimony from Fed Chair Powell. The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve will be speaking in front of the Senate Banking Committee later in the day. Ethereum was also largely...
American regulators are pushing hard against crypto: Law Decoded, Feb. 28–March 6
6.3.2023
Crypto mining operators, custodians and Binance personally received a fine doze of the United States officials' attention last week
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues demand to see Binance’s balance sheets
2.3.2023
Three United States senators have written a letter to the CEOs of Binance and Binance.US with a long list of objections to the companies’ perceived policies and actions
Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' Senators Claim: WSJ
2.3.2023
A bipartisan grouping of three Senators has pressed the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance
Ex-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar
1.3.2023
A recent top economic advisor for President Joe Biden, Daleep Singh, told U.S. senators on Tuesday that the administration was in active pursuit of a digital dollar as a means to crowd out private cryptocurrencies that enable ransomware and sanctions violations
Crypto Policy: Kenyan Senate Ready to Engage Central Bank
24.2.2023
The Kenyan Senate’s Information, Communication and Technology committee has said it is ready to engage the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and other stakeholders in shaping the country’s policy towards crypto assets and virtual asset service providers. According to the committee, such...
Montana’s ‘right to mine’ crypto bill moves closer to passing as law
24.2.2023
The bill seeks to enshrine crypto miners' rights and will still have to pass muster in the states House before its signed into law by the governor
Montana Senate Passes Bill Protecting Crypto Miners
23.2.2023
The state's congress will vote next on the bill, which protects bitcoin miners from utility rate hikes and measures by local governments