Congress


Policy

Human Rights Leaders Urge Congress to Take 'Open-Minded' View on Bitcoin

Human rights activists have urged Congress to learn about bitcoin and its use in nations suffering conflict and hyperinflation.

Apartment block in Kyiv after shelling during Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Kyiv City Council)

Policy

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.

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)

Policy

Inside Madison Cawthorn's $150K Crypto Bet: Here's the Wallet Under Ethics Investigation

The North Carolina firebrand is under investigation for allegedly “pumping and dumping” the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin. CoinDesk found his Ethereum wallet.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) speaks before a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in April. (Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Opinion

How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader

Regulators have an opportunity to map out thoughtful, strategic policy on stablecoins and beyond.

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Policy

Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto

The proposals were submitted by two leftist parties. The government, which also seeks to apply taxes, hasn’t submitted a proposal so far.

The Central Bank of Portugal licensed two crypto exchanges after a new crypto trading platform law took effect earlier this year.

Policy

Madison Cawthorn Hit With US House Ethics Investigation Over Crypto Promotion

The probe, announced Monday, appears to be related to the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) speaks during a press conference on Nov. 1, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Pete Marovich/Getty Images)

Policy

Fed Vice Chair Pick and Ex-Ripple Adviser Tells Senators Crypto Needs Regulation

Former U.S. Treasury official Michael Barr fielded questions about crypto during his Senate nomination hearing.

Federal Reserve vice chairman nominee Michael Barr (Senate Banking Committee)

Policy

Biden Administration Wants Crypto Exchanges to Separate Customer and Corporate Funds

Federal officials saw Coinbase’s admission about customers’ vulnerability in a bankruptcy and will call for congressional action to segregate clients’ funds, source says.

The Biden administration is pushing for legislation that would fence off customer funds within crypto exchanges, keeping them safe in an exchange failure. (Andrey Denisyuk/Getty Images)

Policy

Derivatives' Old Guard Fights FTX Chief Over Plan to Cut Out Middlemen

FTX CEO Bankman-Fried testified at a House hearing, defending his CFTC proposal to directly clear customers’ margin-backed derivatives.

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