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U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto
The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S. Sen. Patrick Toomey introduced the "Stablecoin TRUST Act" on Wednesday. (Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)
Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework
The Stablecoin TRUST Act would give stablecoin issuers a variety of regulatory regimes to abide by, but enforce disclosure and redemption requirements.
U.S. Sen. Patrick Toomey introduced the "Stablecoin TRUST Act" on Wednesday. (Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

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Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
How lawmakers approach privacy with central bank digital currencies differ, but the fact remains they're very frequently now raising the issue.
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US House of Representatives to Consider Legislation on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption
The bi-partisan Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act mirrors legislation that advanced out of a Senate committee last month.
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Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government
Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The company challenges Chobanian's charge.
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Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
A bipartisan group of eight U.S. representatives, led by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler a...
Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations

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8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
The bipartisan group led by Rep. Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements on crypto startups.
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‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill
The Responsible Finance Innovation Act, in the works since last year, will propose a new framework for crypto regulation in the U.S.
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Reps. Patrick McHenry (left) and Maxine Waters (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.
Reps. Patrick McHenry (left) and Maxine Waters (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)
President Biden’s Crypto Order Is a Huge Step Forward for the Industry
The long-awaited order is an acknowledgement of crypto’s importance and the necessity of ensuring regulation is done correctly.
The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)