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CFTC commissioner: agency doesn’t have enforcement resources without Congress
21.9.2021
"We’re not necessarily looking for more authority without more resources," said Dan Berkovitz in regards to crypto markets
This Crowdsourced Project Attempts to Reveal American Politicians That Own Bitcoin
21.9.2021
On September 19, 2021, the software developer and cofounder of Casa, Jameson Lopp, announced a new project called bitcoinpoliticians.org which sifts through Congressional financial disclosures and records them into a database. Lopp says the aim is to create “more transparency around bitcoin...
Law Decoded: US as anatomical theater of crypto regulation, Sept. 13–20
20.9.2021
Gary Gensler gets grilled on Capitol Hill as crypto looms large on national political agendas from Cuba to South Korea
Sector Leaders About the New Wave of Fintech 2.0. 10. Fintech & 9. Insurtech Digital Congress
16.9.2021
10. FinTech & 9. InsurTech Digital Congress will be held on September 29–30, 2021, in a hybrid formula: stationary at The Westin Warsaw hotel and in the form of an online broadcast. Experts and key representatives of the fintech and insurtech industry in Poland will summarize the current trends...
Law Project Establishes Period to Decide Cryptocurrency Regulations in Brazil
4.9.2021
A law project introduced in June in the National Congress of Brazil has jumped into the spotlight recently because it establishes a fixed period for the executive to start regulating cryptocurrency transactions. If approved, the proposal will establish the payment of taxes for cryptocurrency-based...
Treasury attempts to squeeze further crypto-related data sharing provisions in budget bill: Roll Call
31.8.2021
Further requirements on crypto firms could be on the way as the administration is looking for new revenue streams
U.S. Congress submits 18 crypto bills in 2021, Visa buys $150K CryptoPunk, MicroStrategy snaps up more BTC: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 22-28
28.8.2021
Crypto, Congress and the Commission: What’s next for the ‘Wild West’?
28.8.2021
Recently, there’s been much regulatory activity around crypto; anyone whose business deals with digital assets will need to pay attention
Let’s be clear: Blockchain technology is infrastructure
25.8.2021
With continued dialogue between the blockchain industry and the U.S. Congress, there is still hope that regulatory legislation will arrive at a mutually beneficial resolution
Coinbase warns infrastructure bill's crypto provisions could impact 20% of US population
23.8.2021
Coinbase’s global tax VP has slammed Congress for the controversial crypto tax provisions rushed into the infrastructure deal, warning the bill could impact 60 million Americans
Congress has put forward 18 bills on digital assets in 2021 so far
23.8.2021
Former FDIC regulator, Jason Brett, argues that U.S. lawmakers have pivoted away from private stablecoins to focus on regulating decentralized digital assets this year
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
Congress’s Misstep on Crypto Reporting Shows the Dangerous Allure of Surveillance
9.8.2021
The visceral pushback to Sen. Rob Portman's reporting requirements isn't about avoiding taxes – it's about protecting digital liberties
US Senator Warren Sees Benefits of Cryptocurrency but Warns ‘a Run on Crypto’ May Need Federal Bailout
9.8.2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime bitcoin skeptic, has shared her view of the benefits of cryptocurrencies. While noting that “The biggest upside to cryptocurrency could be expansion or democratization of access to the financial system,” she warned that the crypto industry...
US Senator Urges Congress to Stop Treasury From Picking Winners and Losers in Crypto
7.8.2021
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey has called on Congress to stop the Treasury Department from maximizing its ability to regulate and tax crypto by picking winners and losers. “Congress should not allow that to happen,” he said. US Senator Urges Lawmakers Not to Crush Crypto Innovation Following...
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
Paraguayan Lawmakers Present a Very Different ‘Bitcoin Bill’ Than Expected
19.7.2021
A group of Paraguayan lawmakers presented a ‘Bitcoin bill’ in the National Congress last week, but it turned out to be a very different proposal than what crypto followers expected. The bill seeks to control and regulate cryptocurrency transactions and establish taxes. There is...
Rep Tom Emmer introduces bill to provide certainty for digital assets
15.7.2021
The Security Clarity Act seeks to lessen regulatory burdens for blockchain-based technology
US Senator Warren Presses SEC to Use ‘Full Authority’ to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading
8.7.2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has warned of the growing risks of cryptocurrency trading. She recently called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “use its full authority to address these risks,” adding that “Congress must also step up to close these regulatory...
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....