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Policy

Ex-House Speaker, Former Justice Official Join US Policy Crew Assembled by Paradigm

Former lawmakers and officials from both U.S. parties will join academic and political leaders in a new council meant to advise on crypto policy after the midterm elections.

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Policy

Warren, Ocasio-Cortez Ask Regulators to Clarify Stance on Crypto Hires

The U.S. lawmakers asked how long an individual is barred from seeking employment in an industry he or she has regulated.

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Videos

Tech Experts ‘Counter-Lobby’ Washington Criticizing Crypto

A group of tech experts and academics wrote to U.S. lawmakers criticizing crypto and blockchain tech in a coordinated attempt to counter lobbying by the digital asset industry. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways.

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Finance

Crypto Industry's Growing Sway in Shaping US States' Laws: NY Times

The article, the second deep dive into crypto by the newspaper in the last month, highlights mainstream media's increased coverage of the space.

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Policy

DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital

The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying.

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Videos

Sheila Warren to Lead Crypto Council for Innovation

Former World Economic Forum executive Sheila Warren is now CEO of Washington-based lobbying group Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI). Last July, CCI co-hosted a bitcoin-focused virtual event featuring Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood.

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Markets

‘Cautiously Optimistic': Crypto Brings Lobbying Muscle to Infrastructure Debate

Bitcoin does not have a CEO but it does have lawyers.

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Markets

DeFi Gets Proactive About Policy Thanks to a $20M Grant From the Uniswap Community

"Currently DeFi is not at the table – but on the menu."

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Policy

Coinbase Hires Goldman Sachs Exec to Ramp Up Policy Push in Washington

The publicly traded crypto exchange is adding Faryar Shirzad to handle government relations.

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