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Regulations

U.S. House Republicans Push for Crypto Oversight With Bill to Make SEC Play Ball

Draft legislation from key committee chairs represents this year’s most significant proposal for how the federal government might build guardrails around the digital assets sector.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Jun 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 2, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl

In a Senate hearing, a top U.S. Treasury official said Chinese drug makers have found crypto payments “appealing,” and Warren cited Elliptic research to back a push for legislation.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 31, 2023 at 5:01 p.m. UTC

May 31, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

House Democrats Consider New Stablecoin Bill Proposal: Source

The proposal comes weeks after Republicans introduced their own discussion draft of a new bill.

By Nikhilesh DeJesse Hamilton

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May 12, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. UTC

May 12, 2023

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Policy

House of representatives

Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Opens With Discord

Relevant House committees decided to meet together to figure out how to move forward with legislation, but one key Democrat pushed back on the need for special crypto rules.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 10, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. UTC

May 10, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

The bill was introduced Thursday by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Budd, and Congressmen Zach Nunn and Jim Himes.

By Nikhilesh De

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Apr 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over

Their latest draft legislation sets up shared federal and state oversight and says stablecoins aren’t securities, but it’s uncertain what bipartisan support the effort will find.

By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De

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Apr 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 24, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs

CoinDesk columnist and "All About Bitcoin" host George Kaloudis explores Washington, D.C.’s, love affair with central bank digital currencies.

By George Kaloudis

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Apr 17, 2023 at 5:44 p.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2023

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Policy

Stablecoin bill

U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill

The stablecoin bill is the first major piece of crypto legislation in 2023.

By Nikhilesh De

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Apr 15, 2023 at 8:07 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2023

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Policy

Texas

Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote

Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs the legislation looks to curb.

By Eliza Gkritsi

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Apr 4, 2023 at 7:27 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2023

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Podcasts

The breakdown

The RESTRICT Act Isn’t About Banning TikTok, It's About Expanding Government Powers

In response to the proposed legislation, freedom advocates on the right and left have expressed concern.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Mar 30, 2023 at 7:51 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2023

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