Hearings
Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic to Tell US Congress Privacy Coins Need Stricter AML Rules
Elliptic head of policy Liat Shetret will recommend that the U.S. push for greater enforcement of anti-money laundering regulation of crypto exchanges, including for traders using privacy coins, in a Congressional hearing on human trafficking.
How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Grilling in Congress Today
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.
Zuckerberg to Tell Congress: Libra Can Fix 'Failing' Financial System
Facebook's CEO released his written testimony a day before his scheduled appearance before the U.S. House of Representatives.
SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.
$500K, 60 Lawyers: Filing Reveals Costs of Bitfinex's Fight With NY Regulators
Bitfinex has spent half a million dollars producing documents in its ongoing battle with the New York Attorney General's office, a new filing says.
US Senator: 'I Don't Think You've Persuaded Anyone' Crypto Creates Financial Inclusion
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) questioned the claim that blockchain spurs financial inclusion at Tuesday's Banking Committee hearing.
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Hearing on Crypto Regulation
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory frameworks for July 30.
Facebook's Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook's Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security.
Facebook to Senators: Libra Crypto Will Respect Privacy
Facebook's David Marcus told lawmakers its new libra cryptocurrency will not store or share personal financial information – with a few caveats.
4 US Lawmakers Join Call to Freeze Facebook's Libra Project
Several House Democrats called for a moratorium on Libra development in a letter to Facebook executives on Tuesday.
