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CFTC continues to explore digital asset policy considerations in MRAC meeting
8.3.2023
Commissioner Kristin Johnson said in prepared remarks that the U.S. digital economy was "witnessing the deployment of Web 3.0"
US lawmakers planning to reintroduce bill aimed at fixing crypto reporting requirements: Report
7.3.2023
Representatives Patrick McHenry and Ritchie Torres reportedly plan to reintroduce the Keep Innovation in America Act to address reporting requirements in the infrastructure law
DAO gets legal recognition in the US as the Utah DAO Act passes
7.3.2023
Utah State Legislature passes Utah DAO Act, as Act HB357 grants the DAO a form of legal recognition that’s specific to DAOs
SEC continues streak of enforcement actions, targets BKCoin for alleged $100M fraud
6.3.2023
The financial regulator’s complaint alleged that BKCoin raised roughly $100 million from investors to invest in crypto, but diverted some of the funds for personal use
FTC announces investigation into Voyager's 'deceptive and unfair marketing' of crypto
22.2.2023
In an objection to Voyager's proposed restructuring plan, the commission argued some of the involved parties should not be exempt from certain financial claims in the future
US authorities seize crypto website Bitzlato as part of international enforcement action
18.1.2023
U.S. Department of Justice to announce enforcement action against Bitzlato exchange
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
SEC general counsel announces departure from public service
23.12.2022
"After thirty-four years of public service, it is time for me to pursue new and different challenges and opportunities," said Dan Berkovitz
Sam Bankman-Fried is one step closer to US extradition: Report
21.12.2022
Officials from the U.S. Embassy, FBI, and U.S. Marshals Service were reportedly in attendance to witness the former FTX CEO waiving his right to a formal extradition process
Next House committee chair reintroduces bill on crypto innovation
19.12.2022
Under the proposed bill, companies could apply for an “enforceable compliance agreement” with offices at federal financial agencies that would allow for a regulatory path forward
Sam Bankman-Fried wants to see indictment before extradition to US: Report
19.12.2022
Authorities in the Bahamas have had the former FTX CEO in custody since Dec. 12, shortly before he was denied bail
US lawmakers want State Department to justify crypto rewards and disclose payouts
7.12.2022
The State Department should submit a report on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable reward payout with evidence that suggests it's more encouraging for whistleblowers
Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?
21.11.2022
With election integrity under assault in the United States and elsewhere, is blockchain technology part of the solution? Greenland explores voting options
US lawmakers propose amending cybersecurity bill to include crypto firms reporting potential threats
28.9.2022
Under the proposed amendment, the 2015 legislation would be renamed the Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
'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 'cannot be partisan,' says US lawmaker who scored negative on bipartisanship index: Report
30.8.2022
"This is literally about looking at America and opportunities for Americans," according to Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer
Certain regulatory clarity could be 'hugely detrimental' for crypto, says former CFPB director
23.8.2022
Some players in the industry could find U.S. regulators making a "big overreach" if agencies like the SEC listed specific criteria for cryptocurrencies as securities
Optimism fading? Regulatory discussion on stablecoins postponed until Fall
16.8.2022
While there is no shortage of legislative initiatives to regulate stablecoins, the idea of the American CBDC remains problematic
Coin Center may challenge US Treasury's sanctions on Tornado Cash in court
15.8.2022
“By treating autonomous code as a ‘person’ OFAC exceeds its statutory authority,” said Coin Center's Jerry Brito and Peter Van Valkenburgh
CFTC labels 34 crypto and forex firms as unregistered foreign entities
14.7.2022
"Customers engaged in transactions with these entities may not receive the benefit of the customer protections, safeguards, and guardrails,” said CFTC commissioner Kristin Johnson