Congress
US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.
US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal
The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror.
A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market
More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.
Twitter Is Thinking Over Blockchain Technology, CEO Jack Dorsey Tells Congress
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the social media company is exploring blockchain solutions for its platform.
US Lawmakers Want FinCEN Mandate to Explicitly Cover Crypto
A new bill facing the U.S. Congress would have FinCEN more closely examine the cryptocurrency space, according to public documents.
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.
CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is 'The Future of Money' Next Week
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.
Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.
House Rules Politicians Must Disclose Crypto Investments Above $1K
Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000.
