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U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. Senate Votes to Kill SEC's Crypto Accounting Policy, Testing Biden's Veto Threat
A dozen Democrats joined 48 Republicans in voting to repeal SAB 121.
U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
May 16, 2024 at 4:49 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
RegulationsSenateSEC
U.S. Capital building (Matt Anderson/Getty Images)
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House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
Critics of the SEC bulletin argue it constrains companies unfairly.
U.S. Capital building (Matt Anderson/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh DeJesse Hamilton
May 15, 2024 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
RegulationsSECHouse of RepresentativesSenate
Two U.S. senators wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland to complain about the prosecution of crypto mixers. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers
Senators from both parties, Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden, questioned the use of money-transmitter laws in cases such as those against Samouri Wallet and Tornado Cash.
Two U.S. senators wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland to complain about the prosecution of crypto mixers. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 13, 2024 at 5:32 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
RegulationsTornado CashSamourai WalletTreasury DepartmentFinCENSenateCynthia LummisRon WydenDepartment of Justice
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Attorney General Merrick Garland what more can be done to stop crypto use in child sexual abuse. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security
Digital assets are the "payment of choice" for child sexual-abuse materials, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy wrote in their letter, asking what tools the feds need.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Attorney General Merrick Garland what more can be done to stop crypto use in child sexual abuse. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 26, 2024 at 3:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 26, 2024
Regulationschild-sex-abusePornographyElizabeth WarrenSenateDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Homeland Security
Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
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Stablecoin Bill Could Be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
Waters has previously called a version of the stablecoin bill “deeply problematic and bad for America."
Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:31 a.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2024
RegulationsStablecoin legislationStablecoinPatrick McHenryCongressHouse of RepresentativesSenateMaxine Waters
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
The co-author of the U.S. Senate's latest push for stablecoin regulations suggests Circle would have an edge over foreign competitors for customers seeking safety.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
RegulationsCircle internet financialTetherUSDTUSDCStablecoin legislationStablecoinsSenateCynthia LummisKirsten Gillibrand
Ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried had a lot of interactions with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and two senators are demanding details. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF
CFTC chief Rostin Behnam previously disclosed there were meetings and messages with FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried, but he hasn't granted another senator's call to see all the record...
Ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried had a lot of interactions with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and two senators are demanding details. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 15, 2024 at 7:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2024
RegulationsSam Bankman-FriedFTXLedgerXCommodity Futures Trading CommissionRostin BehnamElizabeth WarrenSenate
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Crypto Fan Won Ohio Senate Primary That Could Alter the Industry's U.S. Destiny
Bernie Moreno will be the Republican nominee for Senate in Ohio, facing Sen. Sherrod Brown in this year's general election.
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 20, 2024 at 2:26 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2024
RegulationsOhioSherrod BrownElection 2024SenateSenate Banking Committee
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Democrats Ask SEC's Gensler to Block Approval of More Crypto ETPs
Senators say that retail investors face "enormous risks" from such products because thin order books for some cryptocurrencies
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Sam Reynolds
Mar 15, 2024 at 8:16 a.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2024
SenatorsSenatePaul grewalBitcoin ETFCrypto ETPsDemocratic PartySECSecurities and Exchange Commission