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Advocacy groups push back against Sen. Warren linking crypto with terrorism
19.10.2023
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation said the terrorist group Hamas had reportedly curtailed using Bitcoin as authorities could more easily track funds
UK Government Urged to Review Chase Bank’s Policy to Decline Crypto Payments
3.10.2023
Bitcoin Policy UK has urged the British government to review Chase Bank’s policy to decline all crypto payments. “It is, of course, the stated policy of this Government that the U.K. become a crypto asset hub, but it is hard to square this policy aim with the actions of this U.K.-regulated bank,”...
Coinbase Exchange Launches Stand with Crypto Alliance, an Independent Pro-Crypto Advocacy Group
15.8.2023
Coinbase has announced the launch of a crypto advocacy group tasked with promoting the interests of the crypto community.
Dubbed Stand with Crypto Alliance, the independent nonprofit organization aims to mobilize support for legislation that would create a regulatory framework for digital assets...
How Crypto Advocacy Must Change Post-FTX Collapse
2.2.2023
Japan's Self Regulatory Project in Peril as Financial Regulator Reprimands Crypto Advocacy Group: Report
20.7.2022
The country's crypto self-regulatory body has received an “extremely stern warning” from financial regulators over delays in anti-money laundering rules and poor governance
Indian Exchanges Hold Meeting to Discuss Way Forward After Crypto Advocacy Body is Dissolved: Sources
19.7.2022
At least ten prominent crypto exchanges are meeting in Bengaluru after the advocacy body that represented the industry, was disbanded last week
Nigerian Blockchain and Crypto Association Introduces a Code of Conduct for VASPs
6.6.2022
The Nigerian blockchain and crypto advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association in Nigeria (SIBAN) recently announced the introduction of a code of conduct for Nigerian virtual assets service providers. The code of conduct, which was initiated by the office of the President...
Ugandan central bank U-turns on crypto welcoming firms to regulatory sandbox
6.6.2022
The bank advised the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) to sharpen up its knowledge of the sandbox regulations, inviting its members along to further technical discussions
Coinbase launches new crypto think tank to help shape policies
19.5.2022
Coinbase’s new “crypto native think tank” features an advisory board of finance and law academics from top United States universities and will publish original research to shape policies around crypto
US Unveils Bill Giving Treasury Secretary ‘Unchecked and Unilateral Power’ to Ban Crypto Transactions, Advocate Warns
27.1.2022
A new bill introduced in the U.S. has a provision that “would essentially give the Treasury Secretary unchecked and unilateral power” to ban cryptocurrency transactions, warned crypto advocacy organization Coin Center. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be able to prohibit...
UK lawmakers form crypto advocacy group for parliament: report
7.1.2022
“We are at a crucial time for the sector as global policymakers are also now reviewing their approach to crypto and how it should be regulated,” said the group's chairperson and MP Lisa Cameron
Grayscale Donating up to $2M to Crypto Advocacy Group Coin Center
25.1.2021
A web page has been set up for the donation matching campaign that runs through February
Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress
5.10.2020
In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of each congressperson
Two Crypto Advocacy Groups Partner to Promote Digital Tokens Educational Efforts
11.12.2019
The Chamber of Digital Commerce and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance’s strategic partnership aims to boost educational efforts in the field of digital assets
Crypto Advocacy Center Says Proposed UK AML Regulations Violate Privacy Rights
10.6.2019
Nonprofit crypto policy center Coin Center has urged Her Majesty’s Treasury not to over-broaden the scope of U.K.’s anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing regulations