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Facebook’s Libra Just Got Its First Major Supporter in Congress
17.10.2019
Bucking a trend, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) wrote a letter praising Libra as a technological advance that he feels is needed
Telegram Bombshell, Zuckerberg to Testify, Ripple Row: Hodler’s Digest, Oct 7–13
14.10.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, a massive setback for TON as the SEC deems the Gram token offering illegal, and Bakkt bounces back as volumes rise 796% in a day
Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Regarding Libra Stablecoin
9.10.2019
Rep. Maxine Waters stated that Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Financial Services Committee later this month regarding the Libra payments network
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Over Libra Cryptocurrency
9.10.2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will defend Libra before U.S. lawmakers later this month
US Lawmakers Ask Federal Reserve About National Digital Currency
3.10.2019
U.S. Representatives French Hill and Bill Foster have asked the Federal Reserve whether it will consider launching a national digital currency
27-Year-Old Pelosi Challenger Accepts Cryptocurrency Campaign Donations
2.10.2019
A young Congressional candidate in the U.S. is accepting crypto donations in her bid to unseat Nancy Pelosi
Congressional Challenger to House Speaker Pelosi Is Fundraising in Crypto
2.10.2019
Democratic blockchain and crypto enthusiast Agatha Bacelar is challenging House Speaker Pelosi on a tech-focused platform
Shots Fired as Nancy Pelosi Challenger Bacelar Funds Campaign With Crypto
2.10.2019
27-year-old Agatha Bacelar is a Brazilian-American immigrant from a STEM background, and she’s targeting Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s seat in the California Congress (CA-12) in the next election cycle. Her campaign is seeking to raise $1 million in crypto (BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC...
US House Financial Services Committee and SEC: Whose Move on Crypto?
25.9.2019
A follow-up to Tuesday’s U.S. House hearing with the SEC asks where to look for coming crypto regulation
US Congress Asks Financial Crime Director to Study Blockchain Tech
25.9.2019
US Congress wants FinCEN director to study blockchain in its fight against financial crime
US Congress Schedules Sept. 24 Hearing With SEC With Crypto on Agenda
20.9.2019
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services schedules hearing with SEC chairman, crypto on agenda
SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at US Congress Hearing Next Week
20.9.2019
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week
VERDAD is the Most Dangerous Crypto Bill to Face Congress Yet
19.9.2019
The U.S. Congress is considering more than 20 bills on cryptocurrency. One deserves special attention: S.1025, the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance and Development Act (VERDAD). “Verdad” is Spanish for “truth.” If VERDAD passes, it will be the first time...
Human-Trafficking Expert Urges US Congress to Regulate Crypto Miners
3.9.2019
A former U.S. Treasury official urged Congress to regulate cryptocurrency miners in order to fight human trafficking
FIN Advises US Congress To Govern Cryptocurrencies Under Bank Secrecy Act
3.9.2019
The leading strategic advisory firm, Financial Integrity Network or FIN, has released an advisory recommendation for U.S. Congress concerning the regulatory measures of the cryptocurrency sector. In a testimony before the crucial hearing, FIN announced that it purports to establish a new financial...
US Congress Urged to Regulate Crypto Sector Under Bank Secrecy Act
2.9.2019
The Financial Integrity Network is urging the U.S. Congress to regulate firms in the cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act
India Facing ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Slowdown, Extraordinary Steps Urged
26.8.2019
Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,” due to initiatives such as demonetization and GST, some lawmakers say, as they urge the government to handle the situation “which...
After Switzerland Visit, Crypto Concerns Remain for US Regulators
26.8.2019
Following meetings about Libra with Swiss regulators, U.S. lawmakers still harbor concerns over Facebook’s proposed stablecoin
Congress Holds a Skeptical Eye Against Facebook’s Libra, Scrutiny Continues
25.8.2019
Maxine Waters, the chairperson, U.S. House Financial Services stated in an interview that the committee is to continue the probe into Facebook’s Next-Gen cryptocurrency initiative, Libra. Waters’ announce it right after the Republican Patrick McHenry, released a statement to Waters pleading...
Rep. Waters Says Congress Will Continue Review of Facebook’s Libra
23.8.2019
Congresswoman Maxine Waters announced a tentative schedule for this fall including a continued review of Facebook's Libra initiative