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Congress

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, and Chairwoman Maxine Waters (Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Stablecoin Firms Face Tough Reserve, Capital Demands in US Bill, Source Says
Digital tokens such as tether and Circle’s USDC that are vital to functional crypto markets would have to meet stringent new requirements in legislation that’s close to the fi...
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, and Chairwoman Maxine Waters (Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:01 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2022
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Finance
Sec
SEC Enforcement Head Asks Congress for More Resources to Tackle Crypto Issues
Gurbir Grewal told members of a House Financial Services subcommittee he hopes to hire 125 more people, if he can get the funding.
(Michael del Castillo/CoinDesk)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Jul 19, 2022 at 6:32 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2022
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Paraguayuan flag (Alex Steffler/Wikimedia Commons)
Policy
Law
Paraguayan Senate Passes Bill Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading
The text must now be approved or vetoed by the country’s executive branch.
Paraguayuan flag (Alex Steffler/Wikimedia Commons)
By Andrés Engler
Jul 15, 2022 at 6:36 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2022
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(David McNew/Getty Images)
Policy
Congress
US Congressional Group ‘Disturbed’ by Crypto Mining Energy Usage
The six Democratic lawmakers found that seven large crypto miners consume enough energy to power all the households in Houston, Texas.
(David McNew/Getty Images)
By Aoyon Ashraf
Jul 15, 2022 at 4:38 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2022
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Brazilian Congress building (Marisa Cornelsen/Unsplash)
Policy
Brazil
Brazilian Congress Postpones Crypto Bill Vote Until After October Presidential Elections
Deputies were originally scheduled to consider the text this week, which has already been approved by the Senate.
Brazilian Congress building (Marisa Cornelsen/Unsplash)
By Paulo Alves
Jul 14, 2022 at 1:09 a.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2022
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Policy
Stablecoins
Biden Official Says US Government Could Pass Stablecoin Rules by End of Year
The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets discussed issues that should be addressed by stablecoin legislation in a meeting Thursday.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jun 30, 2022 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2022
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State financial regulators will implement crypto regulations before Congress does, Jarrod Loadholt, a partner at Ice Miller Public Affairs Group, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover." (CoinDesk TV, modified)
Policy
Regulation
States, Not Congress, Will Lead Crypto Regulation, Says Legal Expert
States could move faster to keep pace with a changing market, said Jarrod Loadholt, a partner at Ice Miller Public Affairs Group.
State financial regulators will implement crypto regulations before Congress does, Jarrod Loadholt, a partner at Ice Miller Public Affairs Group, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover." (CoinDesk TV, modified)
By Fran Velasquez
Jun 30, 2022 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2022
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a congressional hearing on Thursday. (CNBC/YouTube)
Markets
Federal reserve
Powell Says Fed Plans Recommendation to Congress on CBDC
The Federal Reserve chairman says a digital dollar is "something we really need to explore as a country."
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a congressional hearing on Thursday. (CNBC/YouTube)
By Helene Braun
Jun 23, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2022
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ADAM CEO Michelle Bond (Michelle Bond)
Policy
Regulations
ADAM CEO Michelle Bond Announces Bid for US Congress
Bond, who describes herself as an “America First conservative,” is running as a Republican in New York’s 1st congressional district.
ADAM CEO Michelle Bond (Michelle Bond)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Jun 17, 2022 at 5:49 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2022
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