Politics


Policy

What’s the SEC Saying About Crypto?

Interpreting statements from SEC officials may really be just like reading tea leaves.

(Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

The SEC Still Doesn’t Like Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The latest rejection shows how far the bitcoin ETF war has left to go.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Opinion

Bitcoin Politics From Left to Right and Off the Map

Bitcoin has attracted intense interest from conservatives and right-wingers. But activists from across the political spectrum have found their own good reasons to embrace it.

A woman holds up a phone displaying a bitcoin wallet on June 16, 2021 in Chiltuipan, El Salvador. Though sometimes affiliated with the Western far right, Bitcoin has been embraced across a broad political spectrum. (Camilo Freedman/Getty Images)

Policy

Everyone Wants Crypto Regulations – On Their Terms

The industry is speaking, but lawmakers may not be listening.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

DeFi on the Ballot: Yearn Developer Matt West Is Running for Congress

The Oregon resident will be running on a pro-crypto platform as a Democrat.

Matt West could be a key voice for DeFi if he ends up being successful in his bid for public office. (Matt West)

Policy

Crypto Is Too Big for Partisan Politics

The industry enjoys broad support among the American people, and that should be reflected by our elected officials, too.

(Khashayar Kouchpeydeh/Unsplash)

Policy

Sri Lanka Government Forms Panel to Study Digital Banking, Blockchain for Attracting Investment

Anti-money laundering, terrorism financing and Know-Your-Customer processes will also fall under the committee’s study mandate.

Lotus Tower, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash)