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Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance
2.7.2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion....
Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry
29.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector....
Digital Chamber raises privacy concerns over IRS crypto tax draft
22.6.2024
The Chamber proposes adding a field to the form for brokers to indicate if a digital asset has a different tax rate, such as NFTs taxed as collectibles, to prevent errors and ensure accurate reporting
FIT21 Bill Seen As Solution to US Crypto Exodus Concerns, Paving Way for Thriving Market
24.5.2024
The FIT21 approval on Wednesday would align the US with other nations in terms of its regulatory framework for crypto, according to Kyle Bligen, director of financial policy at the Chamber of Progress.
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US Senate overturns SEC’s anti-crypto resolution, but will Biden veto? Law Decoded
20.5.2024
The U.S. president remains the last barrier to recalling the problematic anti-crypto resolution by the SEC
Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC Over Wells Notice Issue to Robinhood Crypto
7.5.2024
The Digital Chamber called SEC's move as yet another instance of the regulator’s “unchecked regulatory overreach,”
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Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use
6.5.2024
The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary
Will A Stablecoin Bill Really Be Passed Before The U.S. Presidential Election? The DGC Policy Officer Cody Carbone Weighs In
25.4.2024
Between Representatives Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand’s new stablecoin bill and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ renewed optimism in stablecoin legislation, will a new law regulating the cryptocurrencies be enacted anytime soon? The Digital Chamber's Chief Policy Officer, Cody Carbone, weighs...
Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order
5.3.2024
In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for mining energy metrics
Chamber of Digital Commerce: SEC Actions ‘Pose Separation of Powers and Due Process Concerns’
1.3.2024
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has filed an amicus curiae document on the SEC v Payward, Inc. (Kraken) case. The chamber argues that the actions of the SEC pose “separation of powers and due process” concerns and that digital assets...
Chamber of Digital Commerce Files Brief on Behalf of Kraken in Controversial SEC Case
29.2.2024
Crypto advocacy group the Chamber of Digital Commerce has thrown its support behind Kraken in its battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a February 27 court filing. The brief marks the latest stage in Kraken's legal saga with the federal agency...
Crypto Advocacy Group Urges Senate Banking Chair to Reject Elizabeth Warren’s DAAMLA Bill
21.2.2024
US crypto advocacy group, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), is opposing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s anti money-laundering (AML) DAAMLA legislation, claiming she is “trying to kill the entire industry,” according to a tweet yesterday on X. Digital assets have been under attack...
Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Hermés in Landmark “MetaBirkins” Case
13.2.2024
Blockchain and digital asset trade association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), filed an amicus curiae brief on February 9 in support of French design house Hermès in the company’s landmark MetaBirkins case. Here’s why it matters: Hermés, designer of the legendary Birkin bag,...
Blockchain Industry Groups Call EIA’s Moves on Bitcoin Mining as ‘politically Motivated’
9.2.2024
Two blockchain industry groups have called the US Energy Department’s mandatory data collection from crypto mining operators as “politically motivated campaign.” Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring presented an industry statement...
Blockchain Advocacy Groups Slam EIA’s ‘Politically Motivated’ Inquiry Into US Crypto Mining
8.2.2024
After the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) declared its intention to launch an urgent inquiry into the power consumption of cryptocurrency mining within the nation, two blockchain advocacy organizations have labeled the move as a “politically motivated” drive against...
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Asks Government to Allow Yuan-Linked Stablecoins
7.2.2024
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) has asked policymakers to consider allowing the issuance of Chinese yuan-linked stablecoins. In a statement released on Tuesday, the influential business organization emphasized the importance of retaining and attracting talent and businesses...
Senate Ethics Committee Urged to Investigate Senator Elizabeth Warren on Misleading Crypto Statements
30.12.2023
The CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce says the Senate Ethics Committee should launch a full investigation on Senator Elizabeth Warren for making false and misleading statements about crypto. “Senator Elizabeth Warren has misled the American people as well as the U.S. Congress on multiple...
Petition to Stop Proposed Crypto Ban in US Gains Traction
24.12.2023
A petition to stop a proposed crypto ban in the U.S. has gained traction. The Chamber of Digital Commerce explained that the Digital Asset Anti Money Laundering Act, introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and currently supported by 19 U.S. senators, is “a crypto ban” that...
Latam Insights: Colombian President Meets Blockchain Experts, Brazil Passes 15% Tax for Foreign Crypto Investments
4.12.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: the Colombian president met with a group of blockchain proponents, the Brazilian Senate passed a law taxing investments in foreign exchanges, and the Fintech...
Crypto lobby spending in U.S. set to beat 2022 record: Report
17.11.2023
With more than a month left before the end of 2023, the United States crypto industry has already spent $20 million on lobbying efforts