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Legislation will crack down on terrorist organizations like Hamas by applying sanctions to foreign parties that facilitate financial transactions with terrorists.

By Sam Reynolds

Dec 8, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. UTC

Dec 8, 2023

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Jayant Sinha, Chair of the standing committee on Finance in the Indian Parliament speaking at India Blockchain Week in Bengaluru. Dec. 7, 2023. (Allan Christian/CoinDesk)

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India Won't See Crypto or Web3 Bill for Another 18 Months, Senior Lawmaker Tells CoinDesk

"Many important countries, whether it's the US, the UK, India, are going in for elections and so, I'm not sure in 2024 the standards will develop," Sinha said.

By Amitoj Singh

Dec 7, 2023 at 8:50 a.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2023

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A piece of legislation that just passed a U.S. House of Representatives committee would tell the Department of Commerce to boost blockchain technology. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Pro-Blockchain Bill Clears Hurdle in U.S. House

The legislation would tell the U.S. secretary of commerce to officially cheer for domestic blockchain technology, though its path toward becoming a law is uncertain.

By Jesse Hamilton

Dec 6, 2023 at 9:32 p.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2023

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Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say

Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball.

By Jesse Hamilton

Nov 30, 2023 at 9:47 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2023

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Brazil to Impose 15% Tax on Crypto Earnings Held on Offshore Exchanges: Report

The bill is awaiting presidential approval.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Nov 30, 2023 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2023

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Amidst Congressional Turbulence Senators Gillibrand and Lummis Speak on Overhauling Regulations at ‘State of Crypto’ in DC

At CoinDesk’s State of Crypto event in Washington, DC. Senators Gillibrand and Lummis discuss their bold comprehensive regulation bill aiming to unify all crypto interests und...

By Michael J. Casey

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:01 a.m. UTC

Nov 22, 2023

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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam says his agency still doesn't have the tools to prevent another FTX. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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CFTC Chief: Nothing Changed After FTX Meltdown to Empower Agency to Prevent Repeat

U.S. CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says his agency is still awaiting new authorities from Congress to get supervision power over the crypto markets.

By Jesse Hamilton

Nov 15, 2023 at 4:11 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2023

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India's Supreme Court Turns Away Petition Asking Government to Frame Crypto Guidelines

"Though the petition is under Article 32 of the Constitution, it is evident that the real purpose is to seek bail in proceedings which are pending against the petitioner," the...

By Amitoj Singh

Nov 15, 2023 at 1:18 a.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2023

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EU Parliament Approves Data Act With Smart-Contract Kill Switch Provision

The final version of the bill's text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause.

By Camomile Shumba

Nov 9, 2023 at 3:36 p.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2023

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, House majority whip, is seeking to use a budget bill to halt crypto enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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U.S. House's Spending Bill Aims to Hamstring SEC's Gensler Amid His Crypto Crackdown

Lawmakers agreed to an amendment from Tom Emmer, a senior House member and vocal crypto supporter, to insert an SEC-blocking provision in their government spending plan.

By Jesse Hamilton

Nov 8, 2023 at 11:58 p.m. UTC

Nov 8, 2023

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Bipartisan Anti-Crypto Terror Financing Bill Heads to U.S. Senate

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India Won't See Crypto or Web3 Bill for Another 18 Months, Senior Lawmaker Tells CoinDesk

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Pro-Blockchain Bill Clears Hurdle in U.S. House

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Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say

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Brazil to Impose 15% Tax on Crypto Earnings Held on Offshore Exchanges: Report

Podcasts

Amidst Congressional Turbulence Senators Gillibrand and Lummis Speak on Overhauling Regulations at ‘State of Crypto’ in DC

Policy

CFTC Chief: Nothing Changed After FTX Meltdown to Empower Agency to Prevent Repeat

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India's Supreme Court Turns Away Petition Asking Government to Frame Crypto Guidelines

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EU Parliament Approves Data Act With Smart-Contract Kill Switch Provision

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U.S. House's Spending Bill Aims to Hamstring SEC's Gensler Amid His Crypto Crackdown