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US Senate

Peter Van Valkenburgh image via U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/exploring-the-cryptocurrency-and-blockchain-ecosystemUS Senate

Crypto Defender Spars With Famed Critic During US Senate Hearing

Nikhilesh DeOct 11, 2018

Peter Van Valkenburgh explained the potential benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain while Nouriel Roubini called it "the mother of all scams."

'Doctor Doom' vs Crypto: Here's What to Expect in Congress TodayUS Senate

‘Doctor Doom’ vs Crypto: Here’s What to Expect in Congress Today

Nikhilesh DeOct 11, 2018

Economist Nouriel Roubini and Coin Center's Peter Van Valkenburgh will testify about crypto and blockchain before a U.S. Senate committee today.

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US Senate

Bitcoin Noticeably Absent From Senate Hearing on Facebook’s Libra

Marc HochsteinJul 16, 2019

For a panel about a proposed cryptocurrency, Tuesday's Senate Facebook hearing was light on actual crypto talk.

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US Senators Seek Stronger Sanctions on Venezuela’s ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency

Stan HigginsOct 5, 2018

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing for tighter sanctions against Venezuela's state-backed cryptocurrency, known as the petro.

US Senate

US Senators Raise Crypto Mining Concerns, Propose Government Blockchains

Nikhilesh DeMuyao ShenAug 21, 2018

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hosted a hearing Tuesday on the "energy efficiency of blockchain and similar technologies."

US Senate

US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain

Nikhilesh DeAug 16, 2018

The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain's energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.

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US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto’s Impact on Elections

Madeline Meng ShiJun 22, 2018

The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.

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Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks

Bailey Reutzel, Marc Hochstein & Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

US Senate

New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate

Pete Rizzo & Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018

A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

CFTC

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing

Stan HigginsJan 31, 2018

The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

Tanaya MacheelJun 23, 2014

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

US Senate

US Senator Calls for Bitcoin Ban in Letter to Top Federal Regulators

Pete RizzoFeb 26, 2014

US Senator Joe Manchin suggests the US should not fall behind by failing to act aggressively against bitcoin.

FinCEN

Congressional Leaders, Foundation Praise FinCEN Guidance

Danny BradburyJan 31, 2014

Government came out in support of FinCEN's guidance yesterday. But don't stop now, they added.

CFTC

US Senator Demands Regulatory Clarification on Digital Currencies

Nermin HajdarbegovicJan 17, 2014

US Senator Tom Carper has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clarify its position on bitcoin.

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