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What to Know About Two New Amendments to US Infrastructure Bill

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reportedly been lobbying against cryptocurrency legislation proposed by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and other senators. Meanwhile, the White House is supporting a competing amendment that excludes proof-of-work miners from the reporting provision.

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What the SEC Eyeing Tighter Crypto Regulations Could Mean for Crypto Exchanges

Crypto.com has seen explosive growth within the past 12 months. It has 10 million users and 90 cryptocurrencies available on the platform. Henrik Johansson, Global Head of Growth, responds to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks on enforcing tighter trading and lending platforms regulations. “As with any new technology that has enormous power to transform and empower people, there will always be a lot of concern," he said. Plus, his vision for future expansions as the company sets a target of acquiring more than 100 million users in the next two years.

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Quantum Economics Exec: ETH Driving Crypto Markets, Not BTC

The crypto markets are popping up, and many suggest Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade was a potential catalyst. “[Bitcoin] maxis will probably get upset with me on this, but Ethereum is definitely the driver of the markets,” said Quantum Economics Analyst Alexandre Lores in explaining his reading of the price boost.

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Senate to Vote Saturday on Crypto Provision Amendments for Infrastructure Bill

On Saturday, lawmakers are expected to vote on the crypto tax provision amendments in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This comes after senators debated late Thursday on crypto tax exemptions, among other vital issues. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the critical revisions in the amendments to watch for and reasons why lawmakers might be struggling to reach an agreement.

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US Regulators Debate Authority Over Crypto Regulation

Which regulators should police crypto, and which cryptocurrencies are securities?

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Senators File Crypto Broker Amendment to Infrastructure Bill After Industry Backlash

CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest details surrounding the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which sparked backlash from the crypto community, including three senators filing an amendment that would allow for miners, developers and node operators to be exempt from broker tax reporting purposes.

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SEC Chair Gensler: SEC Needs Clear Authority Over Crypto Platforms

"The Hash" hosts react to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler saying the agency needs clear authority over platforms that trade or lend crypto. "This is not about what's in the best interest of the citizens at all," host Naomi Brockwell said. "This is not a good state for innovation right now."

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EY Exec.: Gensler’s Aspen Speech a ‘Bullish Signal’ for DeFi

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, responded to SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech at the Aspen Security Forum, saying it signals bullish momentum for DeFi on the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, his take on the future of stablecoins, digital dollar, and crypto regulation.

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Report: SEC's Gensler Eyeing Robust Regulation of Crypto Market

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks about crypto at the Aspen Security Forum Tuesday as he eyes more crypto oversight to protect investors. Plus, the latest details swirling around the bipartisan infrastructure bill's proposed crypto tax reporting clauses, including Sen. Pat Toomey's pledge to amend them.

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Perianne Boring: Infrastructure Bill's Crypto Tax Provision a ‘National Security’ Issue, 'Harmful' to US Economy

Perianne Boring, founder and president of lobbying group Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that looks to raise $28 billion in crypto taxes. "[It's] only going to be harmful to our economy here in the U.S," Boring said. "We could even make a national security argument." Plus, why Rep. Don Beyer's proposed crypto bill is "highly unlikely" that it would pass into law.

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