Joe Biden

How the Crypto Market Is Reacting to Debt Ceiling Developments

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are looking to extend the debt limit through 2025 and include some moderate federal spending cuts. "First Mover" hosts discuss the latest developments surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling and what it means for the crypto markets.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 30, 2023 at 2:38 p.m. UTC

May 30, 2023

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White House Pushes for Punitive 30% Tax on Crypto Mining Operations

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White House Pushes for Punitive 30% Tax on Crypto Mining Operations

U S President Joe Biden is looking to impose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations for the harms they impose on society the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers CEA said Tuesday in an online post The administration’s blog entry made the case for a U S tax equal to 30 of a mining [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

May 3, 2023 at 4:58 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2023

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White House Takes Aim at Crypto in Scathing Economic Report

The report, authored by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, laid out a number of issues seen within the digital asset ecosystem.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:17 p.m. UTC

Mar 21, 2023

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Warren Buffett in Talks With White House on Banking Crisis: Bloomberg

Berkshire Hathaway CEO and billionaire investor Warren Buffett is in contact with senior officials within President Joe Biden’s administration, according to Bloomberg. This comes as the White House grapples with elevated concerns of a banking crisis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest reporting.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 20, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 20, 2023

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U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms

President Joe Biden unveiled his 2023 budget proposal on Thursday.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 9, 2023 at 11:02 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2023

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Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole

The U.S. President is expected to unveil his budget proposal on Thursday.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 9, 2023 at 5:26 a.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2023

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White House ‘Aware Of’ Silvergate Situation, Spokeswoman Says

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White House ‘Aware Of’ Silvergate Situation, Spokeswoman Says

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration is monitoring Silvergate Bank's (SI) situation, comparing it with those at other crypto companies and saying President Joe Biden has called on Congress to take action in this area. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses Jean-Pierre's comments.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 7, 2023 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

Mar 7, 2023

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Pres. Biden to Name Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard as Top Economic Adviser: Bloomberg

Brainard has been leading the U.S. Federal Reserve's work on a potential digital dollar and has been minding the store on crypto policy discussions until the central bank appoints its permanent vice chair for supervision.

By Greg Ahlstrand

Feb 14, 2023 at 3:48 a.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2023

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The White House Is Concerned About Crypto

U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House published a statement on implementing safeguards for cryptocurrencies.

By Nikhilesh De

Feb 4, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2023

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Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' In Mitigating Risk, Fostering New Tech: Former White House Advisor

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Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' In Mitigating Risk, Fostering New Tech: Former White House Advisor

Former White House Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the National Security Council Carol House was one of the key authors of U S President Joe Biden's executive order on crypto Named one of Coin Desk's Most Influential 2022 she weighs in on how the order fits into the industry needs of today [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

Dec 8, 2022 at 4:13 p.m. UTC

Dec 8, 2022

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