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Chainalysis exec touts blockchain analysis to Senate homeland security committee
7.6.2022
Three experts from the private sector appeared before the Senate committee Tuesday to talk about ransomware attacks and how to combat them
Crypto Unable to Shake Reputation as Ransomware Tool in Senate Hearing
7.6.2022
A Senate Homeland Security hearing painted cryptocurrencies as the favorite payments for hackers
New York State Senate passes Bitcoin mining moratorium
3.6.2022
The bill once, approved by Governor Kathy Hochul, would make New York the first state in the U.S to put a moratorium on crypto mining
New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
3.6.2022
The New York Senate passed a bill imposing a two-year moratorium on new proof-of-work mining projects early Friday
Chamber of Representatives in Paraguay Advances Crypto Bill
27.5.2022
Cryptocurrency regulation in Paraguay is progressing steadily, as a crypto bill introduced in December has been approved by the Chamber of Representatives in the country. The bill, which contains definitions and rules for cryptocurrency mining, one of the hot topics in Paraguay due to the cheap...
Argentinian Senate Passes Bill That Would Tax Assets Held in Foreign Countries, Including Crypto
14.5.2022
The Argentinian Senate has approved a bill that would allow the government to tax non-declared assets held in foreign countries by citizens of the country. This includes stocks, properties, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. The purpose of the legistlation would be to collect more funds to pay...
US Senate confirms Jerome Powell for another four years as Fed chair
12.5.2022
In a 80–19 vote in the Senate, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve System, where he will also serve as a board member until 2028
UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks
10.5.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen focused on the ongoing distress of stablecoin UST during testimony before a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday, just hours after the purportedly dollar-pegged token plummeted to a low of $0.65 and at least one platform halted trading
Utah Governor approves of blockchain and digital innovation task force
8.5.2022
Some of the primary duties assigned to the task force involve making policy recommendations related to blockchain and related technologies
Bitcoin-friendly Republican candidate JD Vance wins Ohio Senate primary
4.5.2022
Ohio’s midterm election in November will feature a Democrat and Donald Trump-backed Republican who are both friendly to the crypto industry
Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, JD Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat
4.5.2022
Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies
Hawaii Senate committees favor task force to regulate crypto, blockchain
3.5.2022
The task force will submit findings and potential legislation back to the State Capitol — which involves providing a plan to expand blockchain adoption in both the private and public sectors
Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions
2.5.2022
While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital
Brazilian Senate Approves Cryptocurrency Law Project
30.4.2022
The Brazilian Senate has approved a recently presented cryptocurrency policy, advancing the project to discussions in the deputy chamber. The proposal will have to be greenlighted by the deputies of Congress and signed by President Jair Bolsonaro to be approved as law. The project presented is...
Bitcoin ATM installed in Mexico's Senate Building
28.4.2022
Senator and outspoken crypto proponent Indira Kempis shared her excitement at the development on Twitter, stating that "for freedom, inclusion and financial education in Mexico."
Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
27.4.2022
The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch
Brazil’s Senate approves 'Bitcoin law' to regulate cryptocurrencies
27.4.2022
It's a historic day for cryptocurrencies in Brazil, as the Senate has finally approved the country's first bill aimed at regulating the crypto market. The bill still needs to be approved in the Chamber of Deputies and then sanctioned by President Jair Bolsonaro
US Senate confirms Lael Brainard as Fed vice chair
26.4.2022
In a 52-43 vote on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Lael Brainard to be vice chair of the Federal Reserve System for four years
NY Sen. Thomas proposes to criminalize rug pulls and other crypto frauds
24.4.2022
Senator Kevin Thomas seeks to provide prosecutors with a clear legal framework against crypto crimes that align with the spirit of the blockchain while combatting fraud
Digital Peso to Be Launched in Three Years According to Governor of Banxico
23.4.2022
Banxico, the Central Bank of Mexico, has announced it expects the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital peso, to be completed in about three years. Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, the governor of Banxico, reported this before the Mexican Senate and added that the...