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Facebook

US Senators Press Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Combat Crypto Scams

An FTC study shows 49% of crypto-related frauds originated on social media platforms like Facebook, members of the Senate Banking Committee say.

By Stephen Alpher

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Sep 9, 2022 at 5:27 p.m. UTC

Sep 9, 2022

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Pat toomey

US Senate Republican Seeking Bipartisan Support for Stablecoin Oversight Effort

The ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee is talking to Democrats, including Chairman Sherrod Brown, to gain broader support.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Jul 28, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

Jul 28, 2022

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Policy

Mining

Republicans Seek to Counter Effort to Curtail Crypto Mining

The word of caution comes after Democrats warned a top environmental official in April about harms of digital assets mining.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Jun 21, 2022 at 8:32 p.m. UTC

Jun 21, 2022

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Michael barr

Fed Vice Chair Pick and Ex-Ripple Adviser Tells Senators Crypto Needs Regulation

Former U.S. Treasury official Michael Barr fielded questions about crypto during his Senate nomination hearing.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 19, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

May 19, 2022

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Pat toomey

'Failure Should Be an Option,' US Sen. Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil

The Banking Committee’s top Republican doesn’t want asset-backed stablecoins tarnished by the UST drama.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 11, 2022 at 8:51 p.m. UTC

May 11, 2022

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Senate banking committee

UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlights latest news on UST algorithmic stablecoin losing its dollar peg during Senate Banking Committee hearing.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 10, 2022 at 2:38 p.m. UTC

May 10, 2022

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Stablecoins

Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework

The Stablecoin TRUST Act would give stablecoin issuers a variety of regulatory regimes to abide by, but enforce disclosure and redemption requirements.

By Nikhilesh De

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Apr 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2022

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China

Sen. Toomey Sounds Warning About China’s Digital Yuan as Olympics Start

The country is using the Winter Olympics in Beijing as an international test of its central bank digital currency (CBDC).

By Nelson Wang

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Feb 4, 2022 at 5:08 p.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2022

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Markets

Federal reserve

Federal Reserve Board Nominees Bring Blank Slate on Crypto Views

Industry observers will be watching the Senate Banking Committee hearing for clues on future monetary policy and regulation.

By Helene Braun

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Feb 2, 2022 at 10:16 p.m. UTC

Feb 2, 2022

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Senate banking committee

Powell Says Fed Will Release Crypto Report 'Within Weeks'

During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, the Fed chairman also said a CBDC wouldn't necessarily lead to a ban on private stablecoins.

By Cheyenne Ligon

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Jan 11, 2022 at 10:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2022

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