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Brad Sherman

U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) cited discredited figures about crypto funding of terrorist groups at a congressional hearing, despite vigorous pushback from the industry on those stats. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Discredited Crypto Terrorist Funding Figures Gain Fresh Life in House Hearing
Recent reports that terrorism organizations such as Hamas pocketed as much as $130 million in crypto funding have been proved incorrect but were resurrected in Congress today.
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) cited discredited figures about crypto funding of terrorist groups at a congressional hearing, despite vigorous pushback from the industry on those stats. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Nov 2, 2023 at 7:29 p.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (House Financial Services Committee)
Policy
Regulations
U.S. Lawmakers Urge IRS, Treasury to Hurry Crypto Tax Rules
Congressmen Brad Sherman and Stephen Lynch called the industry "a major source of tax evasion" in a letter asking for the prompt release of proposed regulations on reporting r...
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (House Financial Services Committee)
By Sandali Handagama
Jun 7, 2023 at 8:39 a.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2023
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Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
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Bitcoin
Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D)...
Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 7, 2022 at 8:54 p.m. UTC
Apr 7, 2022
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What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference
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Bitcoin
What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Aarika Rhodes, a full-time elementary school teacher taking on anti-crypto pol Brad Sherman in her run for office as a Demo...
What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 7, 2022 at 8:54 p.m. UTC
Apr 7, 2022
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Pro-Bitcoin California Congressional Candidate: BTC is a 'Way For Economic Justice,' Lightning Network 'is the Future'
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Bitcoin
Pro-Bitcoin California Congressional Candidate: BTC is a ‘Way For Economic Justice,’ Lightning Network ‘is the Future’
Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), explains bitcoin as “a way for economic justi...
Pro-Bitcoin California Congressional Candidate: BTC is a 'Way For Economic Justice,' Lightning Network 'is the Future'
By CoinDesk Staff
Feb 9, 2022 at 4:39 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2022
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Is Congressman Brad Sherman Embracing Memecoins?
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Congress
Is Congressman Brad Sherman Embracing Memecoins?
Barely a day after anti-crypto Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) made ironic remarks about Mongoose Coin, a cryptocurrency that did not exist. It became a reality with a mar...
Is Congressman Brad Sherman Embracing Memecoins?
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 17, 2021 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
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California Pro-Bitcoin Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes Running to Unseat Rep. Brad Sherman
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Bitcoin
California Pro-Bitcoin Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes Running to Unseat Rep. Brad Sherman
A national call to ban cryptocurrencies is not limited to China. U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) wants to do the same, but his seat is being challenged by a pro-bitco...
California Pro-Bitcoin Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes Running to Unseat Rep. Brad Sherman
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 30, 2021 at 3:54 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2021
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Markets
Congress
Don't Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You
Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.
CH2
By Michael J. Casey
Jul 23, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2018
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Twitter
You Can't Ban Math: Crypto Unites to Call Out Congressman
In the span of a few hours, it became Crypto Twitter vs U.S. Representative Brad Sherman.
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By Madeline Meng Shi
Jul 19, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2018
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Markets
News
Crypto Is a 'Crock'? Twitter Reacts to House ICO Hearing
Despite the overall measured tone of Wednesday's House ICO hearing, a couple lawmakers' comments set Twitter aflame.
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By Nikhilesh DeAnnaliese Milano
Mar 14, 2018 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2018
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