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FTX Collapse Sparks Alarm From US Lawmakers

Lawmakers called for financial regulators to investigate the situation and suggested further legislation is needed.

By Nikhilesh De

Nov 11, 2022 at 1:19 a.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2022

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CDCROP: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis at Consensus 2022 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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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

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

Sep 22, 2022

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U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (left) and Cynthia Lummis (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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US Lawmakers Move to Clarify Definition of 'Brokers' in 2021 Infrastructure Law

The bill would exclude miners, stakers and other parties who may not have the tax reporting information needed to otherwise comply.

By Nikhilesh De

Aug 3, 2022 at 5:42 p.m. UTC

Aug 3, 2022

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Ms. Crypto Goes to Washington

The Lummis-Gillibrand bill represents a mainstreaming of crypto, even if it's unlikely to pass.

By Adelle Nazarian Todd White

Jun 27, 2022 at 8:44 p.m. UTC

Jun 27, 2022

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SEC Chair Gensler Suggests Lummis-Gillibrand Bill May ‘Undermine’ Market Protections

The regulator warned the bill might enable stock exchanges and mutual funds to escape SEC oversight.

By Nikhilesh De

Jun 14, 2022 at 7:12 p.m. UTC

Jun 14, 2022

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Washington’s Crypto Awakening: The Lawmaker Town Hall, Consensus 2022 by CoinDesk, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA - 10 Jun 2022

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US Stablecoin Law Could Actually Pass This Year, Lawmakers Say

The collapse of terraUSD only added extra fuel to the fire for those saying the sector needs regulatory clarity, and fast.

By Jack Schickler

Jun 10, 2022 at 9:50 p.m. UTC

Jun 10, 2022

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Crypto News Roundup for June 8, 2022

With bitcoin recapturing $30K and a look at a crypto bill from key U.S. senators, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Jun 8, 2022 at 6:59 p.m. UTC

Jun 8, 2022

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The First Comprehensive US Crypto Legislation Is Here

The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act was released today.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Jun 7, 2022 at 8:51 p.m. UTC

Jun 7, 2022

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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is introducing a wide-reaching crypto bill with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

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Key US Senators Introduce Crypto Bill Outlining Sweeping Plan for Future Rules

Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis release the long-awaited strategy that favors the CFTC as a watchdog and wipes away tax worries for purchases of less than $200.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Jun 7, 2022

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