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SEC Doesn't Have the Power to Remake the Law, Only Congress Can Do That: Ripple General Counsel
SEC Doesn’t Have the Power to Remake the Law, Only Congress Can Do That: Ripple General Counsel
Ripple General Counsel Stu Alderoty speaks to the hosts of “First Mover” about the latest in the SEC’s ongoing case against Ripple Labs. Alderoty said the SEC is “seeking to r...
SEC Doesn't Have the Power to Remake the Law, Only Congress Can Do That: Ripple General Counsel

The CEOs of Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo testified before Congress on Wednesday. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)
Wall Street Bank CEOs Tell Congress They’re Unlikely to Finance Crypto Miners
The chief executives of Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were questioned Wednesday at a congressional hearing.
The CEOs of Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo testified before Congress on Wednesday. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

A House of Representatives effort to erect U.S. guardrails around stablecoins is said to be nearing the release of a draft bill.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
US Stablecoin Bill Negotiations Wrestled Over Digital Dollar Approval: Source
The House’s stablecoin oversight legislation is poised for release, but won’t include a controversial CBDC request – just a new study.
A House of Representatives effort to erect U.S. guardrails around stablecoins is said to be nearing the release of a draft bill.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Congressman James Himes (Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)
Digital Dollar Likely Won't Be Part of Retail Banking World, US Lawmaker Says
White House reports on central bank digital currencies "point the way" but Congress still has to pass legislation on these issues, Congressman Jim Himes told CoinDesk.
Congressman James Himes (Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)

Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation
Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De speaks with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about the White House’s latest framework for digital assets. The Congress...
Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation

Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation
Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from his recent interview with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about his reaction to the...
Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation

Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
House Republicans Want Answers From Fed on Digital Dollar
Rep. Patrick McHenry and others from the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter demanding clarity from Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard on the topic.
Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The congressional effort to erect U.S. guardrails around stablecoins has encountered further delays.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
House’s Stablecoin Bill May Face Fatal Delays for 2022 Progress
Internal plans to release a draft by this week were put off as the factions remain too far apart in negotiations, sources say.
The congressional effort to erect U.S. guardrails around stablecoins has encountered further delays.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images)
US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms
A subcommittee chairman from the House Oversight Committee sent letters to Binance, Coinbase and other firms questioning them on how they guard against fraud.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images)

Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Loses Primary Bid for Congress
Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Loses Primary Bid for Congress
Michelle Bond lost her primary bid to be the Republican congressional candidate for her New York district. CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De d...
Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Loses Primary Bid for Congress