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US House Passes Unamended Infrastructure Bill to President Joe Biden

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill with a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement, which is now awaiting Pr...

By CoinDesk Staff

Nov 8, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 8, 2021

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Is Crypto Becoming a Partisan Issue in the US?

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Is Crypto Becoming a Partisan Issue in the US?

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, discusses her views on why crypto is too big for partisan politics an...

By CoinDesk Staff

Oct 20, 2021 at 4:51 p.m. UTC

Oct 20, 2021

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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.

By Kristin Smith

Oct 18, 2021 at 7:25 p.m. UTC

Oct 18, 2021

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What US Senate's $3.5T Budget Plan Could Mean for Crypto

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What US Senate’s $3.5T Budget Plan Could Mean for Crypto

U.S. senators voted along party lines to support a $3.5 trillion blueprint for President Joe Biden’s agenda. This includes the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that passed Tues...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 11, 2021 at 2:37 p.m. UTC

Aug 11, 2021

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Senators Propose Crypto Tax Exemptions Amendment for $1T Infrastructure Bill

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Senators Propose Crypto Tax Exemptions Amendment for $1T Infrastructure Bill

Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) are proposing an amendment to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that will exempt bi...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 5, 2021 at 2:46 p.m. UTC

Aug 5, 2021

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Blockchain Association Singapore Welcomes Former Regulator as Latest Board Member

Teng, who has become a member of the board, brings a wealth of experience from the financial and fintech sectors across multiple countries.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Aug 2, 2021 at 4:11 a.m. UTC

Aug 2, 2021

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Impose New IRS Reporting Requirements on Crypto Firms

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Impose New IRS Reporting Requirements on Crypto Firms

U.S. senators reached an agreement on key parts of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill which could be approved for formal debate by late Wednesday. According to the...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 28, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 28, 2021

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Blockchain Association Says It Will Join Fidelity, Coinbase and Square in Efforts to Shape Crypto Regulation

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Blockchain Association Says It Will Join Fidelity, Coinbase and Square in Efforts to Shape Crypto Regulation

Calling it an important milestone, Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith joins “First Mover” to discuss the news that Fidelity, Square and Coinbase are launc...

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 6, 2021 at 9:03 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2021