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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a narrow bill to address crypto use in illicit finance. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
The legislation would set up a federal group to assess crypto in terrorism and illicit finance and make recommendations for heading it off, but the bill isn't expected to clea...
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a narrow bill to address crypto use in illicit finance. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 22, 2024 at 9:52 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2024
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House Fails to Override Biden's SEC Veto of Bill That Would End Controversial SEC Guidance
In the saga to overturn the SEC's crypto accounting policy – SAB 121 – lawmakers failed to overturn President Joe Biden's veto.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 11, 2024 at 3:42 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2024
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President Joe Biden made good on his vow to veto Congress' effort to overturn a controversial crypto accounting policy from the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance
Joe Biden said he would veto the resolution before the House or Senate voted on it.
President Joe Biden made good on his vow to veto Congress' effort to overturn a controversial crypto accounting policy from the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
May 31, 2024 at 11:09 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2024
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Tom Emmer, Majority Whip of U.S. House of Representatives speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House's Emmer Says Best Hope for Crypto Legislation Is Year-End Session
The Republican majority whip, Rep. Tom Emmer, suggested headwinds for a major crypto bill in this waning session, with a best shot in the so-called lame-duck session after the...
Tom Emmer, Majority Whip of U.S. House of Representatives speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 29, 2024 at 5:56 p.m. UTC
May 29, 2024
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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Consensus 2024 Week: The House Passed a Market Structure Bill
The House of Representatives passed a crypto market structure bill in an interesting first for the legislature.
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
May 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2024
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U.S. Capitol Building (Louis Velazquez/Unsplash)
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U.S. House Passes Bill Banning Federal Reserve From Issuing a CBDC
The bill's prospects in the Senate are unclear, however.
U.S. Capitol Building (Louis Velazquez/Unsplash)
By Nikhilesh De
May 23, 2024 at 6:37 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2024
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first significant crypto regulation bill. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support
The House's passage of the digital assets legislation passes the crypto baton to the Senate, where odds remain low for decisive action.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first significant crypto regulation bill. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
May 22, 2024 at 9:42 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is holding the line against crypto legislation, even as the White House says its willing to talk. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?
A new White House statement suggests not even the president who appointed the SEC chairman thinks the government can go on overseeing digital assets without new policy.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is holding the line against crypto legislation, even as the White House says its willing to talk. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 22, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2024
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