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Lesson From the US Elections: Don't Mention Crypto

This year’s midterm elections have seen very few candidates willing to even mention cryptocurrency, and they have their reasons.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Nov 3, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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Policy

Election 2022

Can Crypto Buy a Seat in Congress?

In the U.S. primaries, crypto millions sometimes failed to show much effect at all, though industry donors may claim credit in a few key wins on the road to the midterms.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Oct 31, 2022 at 6:28 p.m. UTC

Oct 31, 2022

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Business

Cbdc

CBDC Development Necessary for US to Remain Competitive, says Congressman

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss why the U.S. should consider moving forward with a central bank digital currency.

By Fran Velasquez

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Oct 18, 2022 at 7:57 p.m. UTC

Oct 18, 2022

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Policy

Regulation

Key US Lawmaker Says Talks Continue Over ‘Ugly Baby’ Bill to Oversee Stablecoins

After months negotiating legislation to establish U.S. oversight, Rep. Patrick McHenry signals the challenges ahead for the effort next year.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Oct 12, 2022 at 7:54 p.m. UTC

Oct 12, 2022

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Cftc

​​Federal Preemption of State Money-Transmitter Licensing Would Be Great Policy

A federal regime would protect the public without unduly burdening the blockchain sector.

By Todd WhiteRalph Benko

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Oct 6, 2022 at 3:29 p.m. UTC

Oct 6, 2022

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Policy

Cftc

US CFTC as Crypto’s Regulatory Savior? Crypto Firms Might Not Like What They Get

The Securities and Exchange Commission is treated as a villain in crypto, but the view of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a government ally may not survive the honeymoon, insiders suggest

By Jesse HamiltonCheyenne Ligon

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Oct 5, 2022 at 8:01 p.m. UTC

Oct 5, 2022

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Opinion

Ethereum’s Merge Was a Public Policy Miracle, so When Is the Congressional Hearing?

The Merge is a great example of the benefits of blockchain technology and it deserves attention from Congress.

By Jared Favole

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Sep 29, 2022 at 4:32 p.m. UTC

Sep 29, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

Republican Lawmakers File Amicus Brief in Support of Custodia Bank’s Legal Battle With the Federal Reserve

The Wyoming-based bank filed suit against the Federal Reserve in June, arguing that the Fed’s refusal to make a decision is unlawful and discriminatory against crypto institutions.

By Cheyenne Ligon

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Sep 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Sep 22, 2022

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Business

Bank

Wall Street Bank CEOs Tell Congress They’re Unlikely to Finance Crypto Miners

The chief executives of Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were questioned Wednesday at a congressional hearing.

By Michael Bellusci

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Sep 21, 2022 at 7:42 p.m. UTC

Sep 21, 2022

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Policy

No-livewire

Las negociaciones para regular las stablecoins en EE. UU. se enfrentan a la aprobación del dólar digital

El proyecto de ley para la supervisión de las stablecoins de la Cámara de Representantes está a punto de publicarse, pero no incluirá una polémica solicitud de CBDC, según un nuevo estudio.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sponsored

Sep 21, 2022 at 6:44 p.m. UTC

Sep 21, 2022

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