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Infrastructure bill can still be remedied: DeFi dev-turned Congress candidate
16.11.2021
Matt West, DeFi developer by night and a Democratic candidate by day, believes there is still time to remedy the anti-crypto provisions of the U.S. Infrastructure Bill
US Congress plans 'demystifying crypto' committee hearing for Nov. 17
11.11.2021
Representative Don Beyer — who has previously proposed legislation expanding the regulatory and legal framework for digital assets in the U.S. — will be chairing the hearing
Democratic challenger to crypto-friendly senator's seat is interested in space
9.11.2021
38-year-old Senate candidate Morgan Harper said she would be "in learning mode" on the crypto space and solicited comments from her followers
Law Decoded: Which currency is the paycheck of your city’s mayor in? Nov. 1–7
8.11.2021
The infrastructure bill has passed, much to the crypto community's chagrin, yet the key battles lie ahead
Congress Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill — Crypto Advocates Criticize Amended Broker Definition, Tax Code 6050I
7.11.2021
Congress has passed the Biden administration’s bill aimed at improving infrastructure, fighting climate change, and bolstering social services. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which also expands the definition of a broker, awaits U.S. president Joe Biden’s signature after...
Brazilian federal deputy proposes crypto payment option for workers
7.11.2021
Goulart’s proposal seeks a new law that allows all Brazilian workers to have an option to request employers for remuneration in cryptocurrencies
US Senator Proposes Congress Adopt Cryptocurrency for Payments
5.11.2021
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a resolution that would position Congress to lead in the area of cryptocurrency by having congressional cafeterias, vending machines, and gift shops accept crypto payments. “Congress is typically slow to adopt new technology,” he said. Senator...
Stablecoins report: SEC won’t lead regulation, Congress urged to act
3.11.2021
The SEC was denied a monopoly over the stablecoin sector, yet the risk of being designated “systemically important” persists
US Senator Lummis Thanks God for Bitcoin as Congress Discusses Raising Debt Ceiling
17.10.2021
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said, “Thank God for bitcoin,” during her speech to the Senate about raising the U.S. debt limit. “Bitcoin is not issued by a government, so it is not beholding to the debts that are run up by governments,” she explained. US Senator...
‘Thank God for Bitcoin,’ Cynthia Lummis says on US debt limit raise
15.10.2021
Bitcoin should be there to allow people to save in the event the government fails, Senator Cynthia Lummis said
Law Decoded: Putting your Bitcoin where your mouth is, Oct. 4–11
11.10.2021
Debt ceiling uncertainty erodes trust in the dollar, DOJ announcements the National crypto enforcement team, SEC investigates Circle
US Senator Lummis Buys More Bitcoin, Sees BTC as ‘Excellent Store of Value’
9.10.2021
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has disclosed her bitcoin purchase worth between $50K and $100K. The senator from Wyoming sees bitcoin as an “excellent store of value” that should be in every investment portfolio. Senator Lummis Buys Bitcoin The pro-bitcoin senator from Wyoming, Cynthia...
Pro-crypto senator Cynthia Lummis discloses up to $100K BTC purchase
8.10.2021
The Republican lawmaker from Wyoming has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and blockchain technology in Congress
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler: No Plan to Ban Crypto, It’s up to Congress
6.10.2021
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that the SEC has no plan to ban cryptocurrencies as China has done. He noted that it would be up to Congress to make such a decision. Recently, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell similarly said that the Fed had no intention to ban or limit the use...
US Senator Warren introduces bill to study crypto's role in ransomware
6.10.2021
The Ransom Disclosure Act aims to help the Department of Homeland Security gather critical data on ransom payments in cryptocurrency and fiat
a16z Lays out Regulatory Proposal as SEC Chief Focuses On Consumer Protection
6.10.2021
ruled out the possibility of enacting a China-style crypto crackdown in America. He was responding to questions in a hearing in Congress where a Republican lawmaker asked if “a China-like prohibi
Gensler confirms SEC won't ban crypto ... but Congress could
6.10.2021
Representative Tom McHenry believes Gary Gensler’s SEC has disregarded standard practice when going after crypto
Law Decoded: Infrastructure woes and benevolent punishments, Sept. 27–Oct. 3
4.10.2021
As House Democrats grapple over the infrastructure bill, the Biden administration and Federal Reserve eye stablecoin regulation
Coinbase Meeting With US Lawmakers to Discuss Crypto Regulatory Proposal
4.10.2021
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with members of Congress to discuss the cryptocurrency regulation it plans to propose, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In addition, the company has met with more than 30 crypto firms, four major law firms, and three trade groups about...
US Lawmakers Urge Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Support Crypto Innovation
3.10.2021
Several U.S. lawmakers have called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to support cryptocurrency innovation. “The Federal Reserve must work to support domestic innovation … Our government should never be in the business of thwarting innovation.” Members of Congress Urge...