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Policy

Discredited Crypto Terrorist Funding Figures Gain Fresh Life in House Hearing

Recent reports that terrorism organizations such as Hamas pocketed as much as $130 million in crypto funding have been proved incorrect but were resurrected in Congress today.

U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) cited discredited figures about crypto funding of terrorist groups at a congressional hearing, despite vigorous pushback from the industry on those stats. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Policy

U.S. Lawmakers Urge IRS, Treasury to Hurry Crypto Tax Rules

Congressmen Brad Sherman and Stephen Lynch called the industry "a major source of tax evasion" in a letter asking for the prompt release of proposed regulations on reporting requirements.

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Videos

Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D), to discuss bitcoin and politics. What role does crypto have in her campaign? How can crypto and Web 3 help California’s local community?

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Videos

What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference

"Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Aarika Rhodes, a full-time elementary school teacher taking on anti-crypto pol Brad Sherman in her run for office as a Democrat in Los Angeles County. Rhodes, who will be speaking at the Bitcoin 2022 conference, shares a preview.

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Pro-Bitcoin California Congressional Candidate: BTC is a ‘Way For Economic Justice,’ Lightning Network ‘is the Future’

Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), explains bitcoin as “a way for economic justice.” “Do I love the Lightning Network? Absolutely, I think it is the future,” Rhodes said.

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Videos

Is Congressman Brad Sherman Embracing Memecoins?

Barely a day after anti-crypto Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) made ironic remarks about Mongoose Coin, a cryptocurrency that did not exist. It became a reality with a market cap of $25 million. Now, Sherman has thanked the Mongoose Community for donating to the Western Kentucky Relief Fund.

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Videos

California Pro-Bitcoin Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes Running to Unseat Rep. Brad Sherman

A national call to ban cryptocurrencies is not limited to China. U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) wants to do the same, but his seat is being challenged by a pro-bitcoiner and congressional candidate for California’s 30th District, Aarika Rhodes. Rhodes discusses the politics of bitcoin, sharing insights into running to unseat Rep. Sherman.

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Markets

Don't Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You

Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.

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Markets

You Can't Ban Math: Crypto Unites to Call Out Congressman

In the span of a few hours, it became Crypto Twitter vs U.S. Representative Brad Sherman.

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Markets

Crypto Is a 'Crock'? Twitter Reacts to House ICO Hearing

Despite the overall measured tone of Wednesday's House ICO hearing, a couple lawmakers' comments set Twitter aflame.

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