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1 in 3 US Congress Members Took FTX Cash

A new analysis from CoinDesk reveals 196 lawmakers took cash from Sam Bankman-Fried or other senior executives at FTX. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the details of the report and how this could impact the future of crypto legislation.

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Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton, modified by CoinDesk)

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1 in 3 Members of U.S. Congress Received Cash From FTX Execs

CoinDesk has identified 196 members, or a third of the new Congress – many of whom were just sworn in last week – who had campaigns funded by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other senior executives.  "The Hash" panel discusses the relations between crypto lobbying and crypto regulations.

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US House Republicans to Set Up Crypto Committee to Oversee Shaky Industry: Report

The new subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion will be chaired by Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)

Rep. French Hill is co-sponsoring a piece of legislation that would ask the Treasury Department to evaluate the dollar's role in the global economy.

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After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman

When it comes to regulation, the U.S. needs to “get its act together,” Rep. Jim Himes told CoinDesk TV.

Tokens vinculados con billeteras de Alameda se vendieron por bitcoin en el último día. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

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'Shields Are Up' In Congress Following FTX's Collapse: Rep. Jim Himes

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) discusses how the collapse of crypto exchange FTX impacted how Congress views the crypto space. "The players in this industry no longer have the benefit of the doubt," Himes said.

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FTX, Congress, Stablecoins: What 2023 May Bring for Crypto Regulations

CoinDesk’s policy team predicts the issues and topics that may take center stage over the next 12 months.

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Finance

Digital Dollar Will Come Eventually, Expert Says

Michael Greco, policy research director at the Digital Dollar Project, says the Fed needs Congress to pass the right law first.

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US Rings Crypto Warning Bell That Regulators Say Only Congress Can Silence

The latest report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council says the risky sector needs Congress to intervene, though crypto hasn’t yet posed a danger to the wider financial system.

Edificio del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, en Washington D. C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)