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US Sanctions Russians Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Influence Presidential Election
12.9.2020
The U.S. has sanctioned several Russian nationals, a Ukrainian lawmaker, and their cryptocurrency addresses for interfering with the country’s electoral process. The Russians are allegedly employees of a troll factory that previously targeted presidential candidates. Operations to Interfere...
Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Regulations for a Country Devoid of Any
25.8.2020
Brazil's crypto scene has been unbanked, unregulated and awash in legal uncertain for its entire history
Russian Lawmaker: Crypto Pay Could ‘Destroy the Financial System’
15.8.2020
The chief architect of Russia’s crypto regulations has defended a new Russian law that outlaws payment in bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins – claiming that a failure to do so could have spelled the end for the ruble-powered Russian financial system.
The comments were made by the head of the parliamentary...
Iranian Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Should Be Central Bank’s Turf
2.6.2020
An Iranian lawmaker wants his country’s central bank to take bitcoin seriously
US Lawmaker Proposes Legislative Groundwork for National Blockchain Strategy
20.5.2020
A new bill in Congress asks the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to consider a national blockchain strategy
US Lawmaker Calls Libra’s Revamp Insufficient
17.4.2020
Rep. Sylvia Garcia's comments suggest Libra's roots as a Facebook initiative remain a political liability despite the consortium's steps to sate critics
US Lawmaker Claims Stimulus Bill Bolsters Fed Secrecy, Pork Funds, and Wall Street Bailouts
28.3.2020
On Friday, U.S. bureaucrats passed the 2020 stimulus bill, which has become the largest cash injection package ever created by the federal government. However, following the bill making it through the Senate and House, Republican representative Thomas Massie told the public the stimulus bill...
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,...
US State Wants to Legally Seize Unclaimed Cryptocurrencies Left at Custodians
15.3.2020
The U.S. state of Illinois has advanced a bill to consider unclaimed cryptocurrencies at custodians abandoned after five years. The coins will then be liquidated and the proceeds remitted to the State Treasurer. The cryptocurrency owners will have no recourse against the custodians or the state....
US Lawmaker Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 While Under Coronavirus Quarantine
10.3.2020
A U.S. congressman from Arizona has introduced the Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 while under coronavirus quarantine. The bill clarifies which federal agencies regulate which type of crypto assets. “It’s crucial that America remains the global leader in cryptocurrency,” the lawmaker...
Argentinean Lawmaker Wants to See a State-Backed Crypto
4.3.2020
Canale’s proposal of a cryptocurrency for an Argentinean city includes the possibility of paying taxes with it
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Create a Crypto License
24.2.2020
New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has introduced a licensing regime for crypto businesses, authorizing the state banking regulator to oversee the space
This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy
23.1.2020
House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy
Indian Crypto Community Gathers to Dispel Confusion About Regulation
18.12.2019
As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, there has been some confusion in media reports regarding crypto regulation in India. A group of local crypto enthusiasts and community members have gathered in an effort to ensure that the crypto situation in India...
Indian Lawmaker Says ‘Cryptocurrency Is Inevitable’
15.12.2019
Indian Parliament member Dr. Subramanian Swamy has shared his view on cryptocurrency. Advocating for India to make the transition to crypto, he reportedly said, “cryptocurrency is inevitable.” The lawmaker will chair a conference at the UN India’s headquarters next week where...
Libra Hearing Fails to Assuage Senior Lawmakers' Concerns
24.10.2019
Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters said that she is still not pleased with Facebook's proposed Libra stablecoin
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Classifying Stablecoins as Securities
22.10.2019
A draft bill published Tuesday would regulate stablecoins under the Securities Act of 1933
Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation
17.9.2019
The Indian crypto community has made progress towards influencing the government’s crypto policies. Some industry leaders have met with an influential lawmaker who has agreed to help bring about positive crypto regulation in the country. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to...
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
Switzerland Meetings Didn’t Clear US Lawmaker’s Doubts on Facebook’s Libra
26.8.2019
A U.S. lawmaker said her concerns with Facebook's Libra crypto project remain after meeting regulators in Switzerland