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21 US Lawmakers Urge IRS (Again) to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules

Nikhilesh DeApr 11, 2019

With the U.S. deadline to file taxes days away, 21 lawmakers have again urged the IRS to provide clarity on crypto.

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US Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill Seeking ‘Safe Harbor’ for Some Crypto Startups

Nikhilesh DeJan 16, 2019

Rep. Tom Emmer has re-introduced a bill hoping to provide crypto startups which do not store users' tokens exemptions from state-level money transmission laws.

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Congressman Emmer to Reintroduce Tax Bill Focused on Crypto Hard Forks

Annaliese MilanoMay 15, 2019

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to reintroduce a bill that would benefit taxpayers holding cryptos resulting from blockchain hard forks.

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US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development

Nikhilesh DeSep 21, 2018

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development.

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US Congressman: SEC’s Stance on Ether Is ‘Encouraging’

Nikhilesh DeJun 22, 2018

Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.

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Crypto Is a ‘Crock’? Twitter Reacts to House ICO Hearing

Nikhilesh DeAnnaliese MilanoMar 14, 2018

Despite the overall measured tone of Wednesday's House ICO hearing, a couple lawmakers' comments set Twitter aflame.

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US Rep: Congress Must ‘Push Back’ Against Blockchain Overregulation

Annaliese MilanoMar 9, 2018

"Keeping the dogs at bay" is Rep. Tom Emmer's goal. The Congressional Blockchain Caucus member worries overzealous regulation could stifle innovation.

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Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation

Pete RizzoFeb 21, 2018

Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.

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