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After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto
23.1.2023
SBF was crypto’s number one influencer in Washington. Now the collapse of FTX is fueling a crackdown, says Jesse Hamilton
11th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group on March 6th & 7th in Dubai, the UAE
20.1.2023
Agora is hosting its 11th Edition of the Global Blockchain Congress on March 6 and 7, 2023, in Dubai, The UAE. The theme of this edition is: “Resiliency and Adaptability”. The Global Blockchain Congress leverages the experience gained through the hosting of the first 10 editions of the event...
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Strength Above $21K, Congress' FTX Problem
17.1.2023
ALSO: Crypto bank Silvergate reports a fourth-quarter loss of $1 billion. Equities closed mixed after big banks’ 4Q earnings reports
Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses
17.1.2023
More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried or one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant
US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee
15.1.2023
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We want to create a regulatory legal framework for digital assets … that makes America a leader from an innovation point of view but also protects...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Urges Swift Action to Increase Spending Limit, Avert Default on US Obligations
14.1.2023
Janet Yellen, the U.S. secretary of the Treasury, sent a letter to Congress on Friday urging lawmakers to increase the spending limit. Yellen stressed that the country would reach its statutory debt limit on Jan. 19, 2023. She warned that “failure to meet the government’s obligations...
Osprey Vies for Control of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust; Tron’s Justin Sun Offers to Invest Up to $1B on DCG Assets
14.1.2023
Following charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the crypto exchange Gemini and the digital currency lender Genesis, Tron founder Justin Sun told the press that he may be able to purchase assets from Genesis, up to $1 billion, “depending on their evaluation of...
El Salvador Approves Digital Assets Issuance Law
14.1.2023
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Digital Assets Issuance Law, a framework that will allow the country to issue crypto-related debt instruments. The approved law, which was passed thanks to the majority that President Nayib Bukele has in Congress, serves as a base for...
FTX Donations to Early Covid-19 Researchers Raise Questions of Propaganda Tied to Pandemic Prevention
12.1.2023
While the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits his trial at the end of the year, reports indicate that the company donated millions of dollars to early Covid-19 researchers. The research was reportedly used to cast doubt on specific treatments, such as the use of ivermectin...
US House Republicans plan to establish crypto-focused subcommittee: Report
12.1.2023
Representatives French Hill and Warren Davidson will reportedly be the chair and vice chair of the subcommittee, respectively, focused on issues related to crypto
Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023
12.1.2023
Bipartisan support for cryptocurrencies exists on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, but extreme elements could still thwart legislation
US lawmakers call on court to approve 'independent examiner' in FTX bankruptcy case
10.1.2023
Four U.S. Senators said Sullivan & Cromwell was "simply not in a position to uncover the information needed to ensure confidence in any investigation or findings" regarding FTX
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
Congressman Does Leeroy Jenkins Impression Amid Republican Meltdown
5.1.2023
Since Tuesday, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has lost six rounds of voting to become the next Speaker of the House in Congress. These humiliating defeats have left the legislative branch of the U.S. Government in limbo and even led one bored congressman to go full Leeroy Jenkins on the House floor...
US Congress investigations into FTX are in limbo without a House Speaker
4.1.2023
With no leadership elected to the House of Representatives, efforts to address fraud allegations at FTX or legislate crypto may be delayed indefinitely
Indicted FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Discussed ‘Pandemic Prevention’ With Biden Administration Officials
4.1.2023
According to public filings, former crypto billionaire and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried met with senior Biden administration officials before he was indicted for financial fraud. When asked about the visits, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told the press the meetings involved...
100 crypto lobbyists prepare for the fight of their lives as Congress resumes
4.1.2023
Battle lines are being drawn over crypto in Congress but industry executives remain optimistic
US lawmakers could consider stock trading ban in next session of Congress
2.1.2023
All members of Congress are already required to report most investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, but many have pointed to potential conflicts of interest
US lawmakers under pressure following FTX collapse: Report
31.12.2022
In response to FTX's fall, United States lawmakers are reevaluating the crypto industry's regulatory needs for 2023
FTX, Congress, Stablecoins: What 2023 May Bring for Crypto Regulations
30.12.2022
Can you believe this year started off with U.S. law enforcement officials arresting two individuals in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hacked funds? For this week’s newsletter, the 102nd since we first launched in 2021, I asked CoinDesk’s Policy Team what they’re looking out for this upcoming year