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Michael Saylor Says Republicans Have More 'Progressive’ View on Crypto, Democrats ‘Drifting to the Middle’
9.9.2024
Republicans are way ahead of Democrats regarding their opinion of crypto and bitcoin {{BTC}}, said MicroStrategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor
Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton wins Republican US Senate primary
4.9.2024
The pro-crypto lawyer secured victory in the Massachusetts Republican primary race and will now face off against industry antagonist Elizabeth Warren in November.
US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI
16.8.2024
In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury
US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI
16.8.2024
In a letter signed by Republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury
Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races
15.8.2024
A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake PAC, along with its affiliated super PACs, committed...
Crypto Support Surges Among GOP Voters, Poll Finds
12.7.2024
A poll conducted by research-driven technology investment firm Paradigm in June, published on Thursday, has revealed that Republicans strongly support financial freedom through cryptocurrency and oppose centralized control, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Political candidates...
US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform
8.7.2024
The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President
House Democrats won’t be forced to vote against two pro-crypto bills
21.5.2024
A leaked email shows Democratic Party leaders “strongly oppose” two Republican-led crypto bills, but will not force House members to vote no on them
House Republicans Demand SEC Clarify Its Position Regarding Prometheum
27.3.2024
House Republicans have written a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging for clarity regarding Prometheum and whether Ethereum is considered a security.
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House Republicans Demand SEC Explain What's Up With Crypto Platform Prometheum
26.3.2024
As Prometheum Inc. nears an unprecedented moment in U.S. crypto history by beginning a custody operation that intends to hold customers' Ethereum tokens {{ETH}}, the industry's friends in Congress are demanding the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) explain what it means to do about this...
President Biden Proposes Crypto Mining Tax and Wash Sale Rule in 2025 Budget Proposal
11.3.2024
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to introduce a crypto mining tax and close the wash sale loophole for digital assets. The move faces opposition from House Republicans, who criticize the administration's spending. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the outcome could shape the future...
SEC Takes Cybersecurity “Seriously,” Gensler Says in New Letter
12.2.2024
United States and Securities Exchange (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler claimed the federal agency takes its “cybersecurity obligations seriously” in a February 6 letter following last month’s SIM swap attack. The letter was drafted as a response to House Republicans who previously scrutinized...
Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say
30.11.2023
Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball
New U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Sparks Hope for Advancing Digital Asset Legislation
26.10.2023
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson has been elected by his fellow Republicans to serve as the 56th Speaker of the US House of Representatives after three weeks of turmoil and three failed candidates. In a decisive election on October 25, Representative Johnson secured the Speaker’s position...
House Republicans urge tighter export controls on advanced chips
7.10.2023
The letter follows the unveiling of Huawei Technologies’ Mate 60 Pro smartphone, which incorporated advanced chips manufactured by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’
20.9.2023
Despite approaching the issue from vastly different angles, the two sides were able to agree on a few basics before the committee recessed
U.S. CBDC Efforts Opposed in Legislation Advanced by House Republicans
20.9.2023
A crypto-related bill meant to stifle a future U.S. central bank digital currency is now heading toward consideration on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after committee approval Wednesday, marking further progress for digital assets legislation in Congress
Republicans Introduce Bills to Halt CBDC Implementation
15.9.2023
Lawmakers for the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) introduced three bills on Thursday aimed at curbing the Federal Reserve's potential foray into the world of CBDCs.
The trio of bills rekindled prior Republican efforts to explicitly restrict the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital...
Bankman-Fried Donated $100 Million of FTX Money to Politicians, Prosecutors Claim
16.8.2023
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) spent more than $100 million of customer funds on political donations, according to an amended indictment. On Monday, U.S. federal prosecutors also alleged that he used two FTX executives as “straw donors” to evade contribution limits....
US House Republicans Introduce Landmark Bill for Regulating Crypto: The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
21.7.2023
On Thursday, Senior House Republicans presented legislation to resolve the regulatory ambiguity surrounding the digital asset industry.
The proposed bill calls for mandatory definitions of "blockchain" and "digital asset" to be included within the existing financial laws by market regulators....