Congress

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.

By Camomile Shumba

Mar 17, 2022 at 1:31 p.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2022

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Finance

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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.

By Helene Braun

Mar 14, 2022 at 7:40 p.m. UTC

Mar 14, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

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.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 11, 2022 at 6:14 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2022

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The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)

Consensus Magazine

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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.

By Kristin Smith

Mar 9, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

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Policy

Sanctions

US Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions

One of the provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC...

By Nelson Wang

Mar 8, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2022

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Markets

Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'

Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.

By Helene Braun

Mar 2, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

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What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight

Video

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What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the State of the Union address later this evening, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares wha...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 1, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2022

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Former CFTC Chairman: Crypto Regulation, Market Manipulation and More

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Former CFTC Chairman: Crypto Regulation, Market Manipulation and More

Chris Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher senior counsel and former CFTC chairman, joins “First Mover” to discuss the crypto regulation landscape in the United States, looking...

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 25, 2022 at 4:24 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2022

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Bitcoin mining could add plenty of dollars to U.S. coffers. (Sharon McCutcheon/Unsplash)

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A Healthy US Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Generate Significant Tax Revenue

Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week.

By George Kaloudis

Feb 23, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2022