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Opinion

Sen. Warren’s Bill Signals Crypto Is Headed for a Clash With National Security Interests

The misguided Digital Asset Money Laundering Act sponsored by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall may soon be dead on arrival, but the crypto community should not ignore the conflict it represents between crypto and law enforcement, writes Chris Grieco.

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Opinion

Elizabeth Warren’s Bill Won’t Stop Money Laundering, but It Could Ban Crypto

The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act that Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall are pushing through Congress is the legislative equivalent of a Trojan Horse, writes John Rizzo. It would effectively ban crypto in the guise of fighting money laundering.

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Policy

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.

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Circle, BlockFi Are Questioned by Lawmakers About Why They Banked at SVB

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) want to know why crypto companies, including bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi and stablecoin issuer Circle, banked at now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. Blockchain Association director of government relations Ron Hammond discusses the difference between Coinbase, Binance and Circle's engagements with lawmakers in DC. "The issue that we have in DC is that no matter the approach you take, it seems like you're still going to be at the end of a Wells notice of enforcement action," Hammond said.

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Policy

U.S. Senate’s Warren Calls for Crackdown on ‘Sham’ Crypto Audits

The senator and her Democratic colleague Ron Wyden asked the U.S. auditing watchdog to rein in bogus audits in the digital assets sector.

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Opinion

This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money

The recent collapse of three high-profile banks - Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank - has caused worrying outflows at hundreds of regional banks. Now, with the U.S. Federal Reserve creating a new backstop facility reportedly worth $2 trillion, the echoes of crises in 2008 and 2013 are loud.

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Opinion

Crypto’s Banking Problem Is Not Ironic

Call it Choke Point 2.0, debanking or whatever, the crypto industry’s problems with the banking industry show why the banking industry needs reform.

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Policy

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim

Three lawmakers are pressing the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance.

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

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Why Lawmakers Shouldn’t Back Sen. Warren’s Latest Crypto Bill

ConsenSys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes explains why U.S. lawmakers should not back Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)'s latest crypto bill. Urging everyone in the United States to register with the Federal government will not "stop illicit finance on blockchain," he said.

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Consensys Exec on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation

ConsenSys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes discusses his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, including reactions to SEC Chair Gary Gensler's shadow crypto rule and why U.S. lawmakers shouldn't back Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)'s latest crypto bill.

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