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Jim Himes
After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman
When it comes to regulation, the U.S. needs to “get its act together,” Rep. Jim Himes told CoinDesk TV.
Regulation and Policy in Crypto: Policymakers Look Ahead
Congressman Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) and CFTC's former Commissioner Dawn Stump join Blockchain Association's Executive Director Kristin Smith at I.D.E.A.S. 2022 to discuss their outlook for regulation and policymaking in the digital economy space.
Rep. Himes on Crypto's Role in the US Midterm Elections
Coming out of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes tells "First Mover" that crypto regulation was "not at all" an issue the average American voted on.
Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
Newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes reacts to the possible Binance takeover of FTX, given Sam Bankman-Fried's role as a large donor in this election cycle. "He spent a lot of time on Capitol Hill in a really important role ... educating the Congress," Himes says of Bankman-Fried. Plus, Himes compares the FTX fallout to the "ultimate meltdown" of the internet in the early 2000s.
Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. in New York City to discuss his outlook on cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. He says there's "room for both" a private stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus, he discusses the timeline of a U.S. CBDC.
Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
As election season nears, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulations amid the market downturn and a brewing turf war between the SEC and CFTC. Plus, his take on CBDCs and stablecoins across the globe and why "there's room for both."
Digital Dollar Likely Won't Be Part of Retail Banking World, US Lawmaker Says
White House reports on central bank digital currencies "point the way" but Congress still has to pass legislation on these issues, Congressman Jim Himes told CoinDesk.
Stablecoin Bill Won’t Force All Issuers to Be Banks, Congressman Says
The key legislation that could open a path for stablecoin rules isn’t expected to stick to regulators’ recommendation to insist only banks put out tokens.
Digital Dollar Would Secure Greenback as Global Reserve Currency, Lawmaker Argues
Rep. Jim Himes published a 15-page white paper arguing in favor of a digital dollar.
House Bill Could Let Treasury Secretary Block International Crypto Transactions
A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury secretary the power to block U.S. firms from interacting with some crypto transactions or exchanges, if it becomes law.
