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Senate Banking Committee Schedules July Hearing on Facebook’s Libra Crypto

Nikhilesh DeStan HigginsJun 19, 2019

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing next month on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra.

CongressTax

US Senators Discuss Crypto Threat to Domestic Elections

Nikhilesh DeMadeline Meng ShiJun 26, 2018

DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are "tailor made" for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.

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Georgia Governor Appoints Bakkt CEO Loeffler as New US Senator

Nikhilesh DeDec 4, 2019

It is unclear who will helm Bakkt after CEO Kelly Loeffler joins the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1.

CFTC

CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges

Stan HigginsFeb 15, 2018

The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved. 

CFTC

There’d Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief

Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

"It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.

CFTC

CFTC Chair: ‘We’re Used To’ Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

Regulation

SEC Chief Clayton: ‘Every ICO I’ve Seen Is a Security’

Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.

CFTC

What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress

Stan HigginsFeb 5, 2018

Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.

Colorado

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

Nikhilesh DeJan 18, 2018

A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

Security

$700 Billion Senate Defense Bill Calls for Blockchain Cybersecurity Study

Stan HigginsSep 19, 2017

A major defense spending bill passed by the US Senate yesterday calls for a blockchain study, public records show.

CFTC

CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain

Stan HigginsJun 28, 2017

The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.

Tax

The IRS is Due to Present its Digital Currency Strategy to Congress Next Week

Stan HigginsJun 1, 2017

Congress wants answers from the Internal Revenue Service about its investigation into bitcoin tax avoidance – and they’re due by next week.

AML

Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill

Stan HigginsMay 31, 2017

A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.

Regulation

Watch Washington’s Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad

Stan HigginsJan 27, 2017

Legislators gathered this week to hold a hearing on a measure that would prohibit cannabis firms in the state of Washington from working with bitcoin.

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