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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
US lawmakers sound alarm to EPA over environment concerns of crypto mining
21.4.2022
In addition to air and water pollution as a result of energy production, the lawmakers pointed to electronic waste from mining rigs, and noise pollution in surrounding communities
US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia
20.4.2022
"The United States is committed to ensuring that no asset, no matter how complex, becomes a mechanism for the Putin regime to offset the impact of sanctions,” said Treasury
Crypto-focused PAC has used $9M to support Democratic candidates since January
18.4.2022
The Protect Our Future PAC used more than $9 million toward mainly digital, television, and radio ad buys for U.S. House of Representatives candidates' campaigns
Regulations set the table for more talent, capital and building in crypto industry
16.4.2022
Regulatory involvement in crypto is an indication of the industry’s maturity and longevity, encouraging bright ideas, minds and money to enter the space
Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets
7.4.2022
"Digital asset exchanges and other digital native intermediaries — they should be subject to appropriate forms of oversight,” said Janet Yellen
Toomey drafts bill to exempt stablecoins from securities regulations
7.4.2022
The Stablecoin TRUST Act proposed the digital assets be identified as “payment stablecoins” which are exempt from many securities regulations
Yellen alleges crypto has not been used for significant Russian sanctions evasion so far
6.4.2022
The U.S. Treasury secretary emphasized the department’s crypto monitoring efforts at a House Financial Services Committee hearing Wednesday
President Biden is preparing to announce picks for SEC commissioners: Report
6.4.2022
Only one seat currently remains vacant out of the panel of five SEC commissioners, but Allison Lee is expected to depart when her term expires in June
US lawmakers introduce companion bill to 'mitigate risks' from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
5.4.2022
"The United States must have a plan in place to protect our financial systems from the risks of [El Salvador's] decision," said Representative Norma Torres
Biden's Fed picks are likely headed to Senate vote after partisan delay
29.3.2022
"A small but loud minority have wrongly claimed that Lisa Cook doesn’t meet the standards for this position — standards that only seem to apply for certain nominees,” said Sherrod Brown
‘US Government does not stand for freedom’: Bukele reacts to US bill passing Senate committee
24.3.2022
The bill would direct federal agencies to scrutinize how El Salvador implements its Bitcoin law
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
17.3.2022
Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do "business with Russia-based crypto wallets" amid the situation with Ukraine
US lawmakers discuss crypto’s role in sanctions, national security, and humanitarian aid
17.3.2022
“Overattributing cybercrime to cryptocurrency misses critical causes and preventive measures which can be taken,” said former FinCEN acting director Michael Mosier
How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions
17.3.2022
Head of International Policy at Chainalysis explains why crypto is not a silver bullet for evading international sanctions
Commissioner Allison Lee announces her departure from the SEC
15.3.2022
The commissioner, whose exit will leave a second vacancy at the administration, said she will remain on the job until a successor can take office
Biden's pick for Fed vice chair for supervision withdraws amid Republican objections
15.3.2022
“We are witnessing a drive to make financial risk a tawdry political issue," said Sarah Bloom Raskin
Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China's CBDC on sanctions, privacy
10.3.2022
"This bill holds China accountable as they introduce their new digital currency,” said Senator Bill Cassidy
Crypto could bypass President Biden's 'devastating' sanctions on Russian banks and elites: Report
24.2.2022
“If a wealthy individual is concerned that their accounts may be frozen due to sanctions, they can simply hold their wealth in Bitcoin," said Mati Greenspan
Biden expected to issue executive order on crypto and CBDCs next week: Report
18.2.2022
Both President Barack Obama and the previous administration issued executive orders related to digital assets