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Top US Regulators Urge Congress to Pass Legislation on Crypto Assets
5.10.2022
The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), a group of the country’s top financial regulators, has urged Congress to pass legislation for the regulation of crypto assets. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said: “Crypto-asset activities could pose risks to U.S. financial...
US Risk Watchdog Asks Congress to Name Crypto Spot Market Regulator
3.10.2022
The top U.S. financial regulators are warning of dangerous holes in the oversight of crypto and are asking Congress for more powers, including settling which agency will oversee the bulk of trading in bitcoins and other non-security tokens
Paraguayan Senate Rejects Presidential Veto to Cryptocurrency Bill
30.9.2022
The Paraguayan Senate has decided to reject the total veto that President Mario Abdo exerted over a proposed cryptocurrency bill on September 2. The Senate defended the initiative, stating that passing the bill would benefit the country due to its effect on tracking the energy consumption of crypto...
US lawmaker hints at calling for Republican votes in 2022 Midterms over crypto policies
29.9.2022
Representative Patrick McHenry said regulatory clarity for digital assets would be one of his "top priorities" if he became the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Updates Work on Digital Dollar — Says US Central Bank Digital Currency Will Take ‘at Least a Couple of Years’
29.9.2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank is looking at whether to issue a digital dollar with a “very broad scope.” He noted that the Fed is collaborating with Congress and the executive branch on whether to issue a central bank digital currency. Fed Chair...
'Time is not on our side' to provide regulatory clarity on crypto, says US lawmaker
27.9.2022
"We’ve got to move, pick a regulator, and give the market the certainty and guardrails it deserves," said House Representative Josh Gottheimer
Crypto Payments May Not Help Russia Bypass Sanctions, Experts Say
26.9.2022
Russia is preparing to authorize international crypto payments but people involved in the industry doubt this would allow the country to circumvent sanctions. At the same time, the United States has been tightening the noose, recently targeting the use of cryptocurrencies to dodge the financial...
Framework to ban members of Congress and SCOTUS from trading stocks includes crypto provision
23.9.2022
A bill based on the proposed framework banning crypto investments could help to "restore the public's faith and trust in their public officials," according to Zoe Lofgren
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Tells Congress Crypto Tokens Like Bitcoin Are ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes’
23.9.2022
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in a U.S. congressional hearing that crypto tokens, like bitcoin, are “decentralized Ponzi schemes.” He told lawmakers: “I’m a major skeptic on crypto tokens which you call currency.” JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Calls Crypto Ponzi...
Push to Enhance CFTC’s Crypto Watchdog Role Gets a Boost in US Congress
22.9.2022
Congress’ attempt to make the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the primary U.S. cryptocurrency regulator took a procedural step forward on Thursday, with a House lawmaker introducing a bill supporting a parallel effort in the Senate
Wall Street Bank CEOs Tell Congress They’re Unlikely to Finance Crypto Miners
21.9.2022
The chief executives of Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were questioned Wednesday at a congressional hearing
Stablecoins Regulation Looms Large in Bill Before US Congress – Algo Versions Face Ban
21.9.2022
While its final version is still very much unclear, the draft stablecoin bill in the United States House of Representatives would reportedly place a two-year ban on algorithmic stablecoins for two years, while allowing banks and nonbanks to issue stablecoins.
According to Bloomberg, the latest...
Congress demands crypto payments notification from DOS when helping Ukraine
20.9.2022
The bill amendment demands the Secretary of State submit reports to congressional committees explaining why the DOS made the determination to pay out rewards in cryptocurrency
The crypto industry can trust Cynthia Lummis to get regulation right
19.9.2022
The senator has a proven track record when it comes to cryptocurrency and issues such as privacy rights. Her proposal to regulate the industry is one that crypto enthusiasts can get behind
CFTC Prepares to Step up Oversight of Crypto Market — Says Many Digital Assets Are Commodities
19.9.2022
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has shared with Congress its plans to regulate the crypto market with “full oversight capabilities” if the proposed Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act becomes law. The regulator claims to have the right experience and expertise...
US Senator Wants Congress to Step in With Crypto Guidance — Urges SEC to Provide Much More Clarity on Regulations
17.9.2022
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey says Congress should step in and provide a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. He stressed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not sharing its framework for regulating crypto with lawmakers, noting that Chairman Gary Gensler “owes us much...
Brazilian Securities Watchdog Demands Changes in Cryptocurrency Bill
11.9.2022
The new directive of the Brazilian securities watchdog, the CVM, is now demanding specific changes to the cryptocurrency bill pending discussion in Congress. The organization wants to correct a loophole in the current document in which some tokens would not be considered securities, including...
DeFi Regulations: Where US regulators should draw the line
6.9.2022
The U.S Federal agency’s approach to the DeFi market has raised several concerns over the future of the industry: Experts weigh in on what’s the right approach
US congressman and crypto skeptic explains why a crypto ban won't work
5.9.2022
Sherman said any task force or committee set up to help and protect investors wouldn’t work as long as gullible investors keep investing in meme coins
Billionaire David Rubenstein Bullish on Crypto, Optimistic About Regulation
5.9.2022
Billionaire David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group’s founder, believes that U.S. lawmakers will not push to regulate the crypto industry unduly. Noting that he is bullish on crypto, the billionaire investor said: “the greatest fortunes are made when people go against conventional...