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Senate infrastructure bill isn’t perfect, but could the intention be right?
13.8.2021
The provisions of the U.S. infrastructure bill stirred up a heated debate, but many of the fears voiced by its critics are misguided
Wyoming’s crypto-friendly bill could be a sandbox in action, Sen. Lummis says
13.8.2021
The new bill would allow crypto banks to get faster approvals for conducting business in Wyoming
Members of Congress lobby Nancy Pelosi and others to amend crypto tax definition
13.8.2021
Anna Eshoo has urged the House to amend the language in the controversial infrastructure bill
Nancy Pelosi Urged to Amend ‘Harmful’ Cryptocurrency Provision in Infrastructure Bill
13.8.2021
U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo has asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to amend the crypto provision in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that the Senate passed this week. She urged the House to adopt the bipartisan amendment supported by the Treasury Department that provides a solution. Rep....
Mark Cuban likens shutting off crypto growth to stopping e-commerce in 1995
11.8.2021
Bitcoin proponent Mark Cuban is certainly not happy with the tighter rules for crypto businesses introduced in the new infrastructure bill
$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate With Troubling Crypto Requirements
11.8.2021
The U.S. Senate has passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with a crypto reporting requirement provision that has been described as “unworkable.” Senator Ted Cruz warned: “This infrastructure bill has in it a portion that is designed to obliterate crypto. That would be...
Infrastructure bill passes US Senate — without clarification on crypto
10.8.2021
"This legislation imposes a badly flawed, and in some cases unworkable, cryptocurrency tax reporting mandate that threatens future technological innovation,” said Senator Toomey
US Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill
10.8.2021
The US Senate passed a USD 550bn infrastructure plan with the original crypto tax provision.
"Next, the bill goes to the House, which is in recess until September 20. We don't know yet if we'll have a chance to make amendments there," according to Jake Chervinsky, the General Counsel...
Against the US Senate’s Heavy-Handed Crypto Provision
9.8.2021
The bill as written has the potential to thrust every single transaction by U.S. crypto users into an invasive dragnet
2 Senators introduce pro-crypto amendment to infrastructure bill; industry says it's not enough
7.8.2021
Perianne Boring, the founder and president of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, provided details about the proposed amendment Saturday afternoon
New Draft Law in Uruguay Could Legalize Crypto as Payment Method
6.8.2021
A new draft law introduced to the Senate in Uruguay could regulate cryptocurrency transactions, and also legalize cryptocurrency as an accepted payment method in the country. If approved, the draft proposed by Senator Juan Sartori would also introduce licenses for Virtual Asset Service Providers...
Law professor calls for crypto mining regulation during US Senate hearing
28.7.2021
The St. Mary’s University School of Law professor called for more scrutiny on the activities of miners, especially regarding their role in transaction ordering on the blockchain
Sen. Warren urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to combat rising crypto threats
27.7.2021
Elizabeth Warren outlined her concerns about the cryptocurrency market in a letter addressed to Janet Yellen that was obtained by CNBC
'Facts' That We 'Know' About Crypto are 'Wrong' - Senate Hearing Witness
27.7.2021
Angela Walch. Source: A video screnshot, Youtube/MIT Digital Currency Initiative
The US Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (aka the Senate Banking Committee) today holds an important hearing called 'Cryptocurrencies: What are they good for?' - and while some list world-changing...
State of Crypto: Congress Is Holding 3 Hearings Today, Here’s What to Expect
27.7.2021
Congress is holding three simultaneous hearings around cryptocurrencies today – and they're all on different types of use cases
Spanish Congress Passes Antifraud Law: Users Will Have to Disclose Crypto Holdings Inside and Outside Spain
7.7.2021
The Spanish Congress has approved the antifraud law that was amended last month by the senate. Spanish citizens must now inform about their crypto holdings even outside the country. The new law further establishes severe fines for citizens who fail to share this information with authorities....
Bipartisan bill to study blockchain and crypto passes US House of Representatives
24.6.2021
The Consumer Safety Technology Act passed quickly in the House, and if enacted would require the study of blockchain tech and digital tokens
Senator Cynthia Lummis excited to buy the Bitcoin dip
23.6.2021
The conservative Republican from Wyoming plans to buy more BTC if the price drops further
GOP U-turn: House Republicans begin accepting cryptocurrency donations
17.6.2021
The GOP will accept crypto contributions through BitPay, allowing them to convert assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum into U.S. dollars
Senator Warren Calls Out Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption — Bitcoiners Bite Back
10.6.2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies yesterday in a Banking Senate Subcommittee hearing. In the hearing, Warren criticized the energy consumption that Bitcoin and other proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies need to operate. Warren also thinks cryptocurrencies are...