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Jim Himes

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried at his bail hearing. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
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After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman
When it comes to regulation, the U.S. needs to “get its act together,” Rep. Jim Himes told CoinDesk TV.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried at his bail hearing. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
By Fran Velasquez
Jan 12, 2023 at 8:14 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2023
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Regulation and Policy in Crypto: Policymakers Look Ahead
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Regulation and Policy in Crypto: Policymakers Look Ahead
Congressman Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) and CFTC's former Commissioner Dawn Stump join Blockchain Association's Executive Director Kristin Smith at I.D.E.A.S. 2022 to discuss th...
Regulation and Policy in Crypto: Policymakers Look Ahead
By CoinDesk Inc
Dec 13, 2022 at 11:27 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2022
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Rep. Himes on Crypto's Role in the US Midterm Elections
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Rep. Himes on Crypto's Role in the US Midterm Elections
Coming out of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes tells "First Mover" that crypto regulation was "not at all" an issue the average American...
Rep. Himes on Crypto's Role in the US Midterm Elections
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 9, 2022 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
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Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
Newly re-elected Congressman Jim Himes reacts to the possible Binance takeover of FTX, given Sam Bankman-Fried's role as a large donor in this election cycle. "He spent a lot...
Rep. Jim Himes Reacts to FTX Fallout
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 9, 2022 at 5:18 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
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Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. in New York City to discuss his outlook on cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. He says there's "...
Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
By CoinDesk Inc
Oct 18, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2022
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Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
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Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
As election season nears, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulations amid the mar...
Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
By CoinDesk Inc
Oct 18, 2022 at 3:22 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2022
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Digital Dollar Likely Won't Be Part of Retail Banking World, US Lawmaker Says
White House reports on central bank digital currencies "point the way" but Congress still has to pass legislation on these issues, Congressman Jim Himes told CoinDesk.
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 21, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2022
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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is a senior member of the House Finance Services Committee, which is working on stablecoin legislation. (Al Drago/Getty Images)
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Stablecoin Bill Won’t Force All Issuers to Be Banks, Congressman Says
The key legislation that could open a path for stablecoin rules isn’t expected to stick to regulators’ recommendation to insist only banks put out tokens.
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is a senior member of the House Finance Services Committee, which is working on stablecoin legislation. (Al Drago/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 18, 2022 at 1:38 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2022
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Digital Dollar Would Secure Greenback as Global Reserve Currency, Lawmaker Argues
Rep. Jim Himes published a 15-page white paper arguing in favor of a digital dollar.
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (Joshua Roberts - Pool/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Jun 22, 2022 at 3:04 p.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2022
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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) introduced a provision allowing the Treasury Secretary to block certain financial transactions to a bill aimed at spurring competition with China. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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House Bill Could Let Treasury Secretary Block International Crypto Transactions
A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury secretary the power to block U.S. firms from interacting with some crypto transactions or exchanges, if it beco...
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) introduced a provision allowing the Treasury Secretary to block certain financial transactions to a bill aimed at spurring competition with China. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Jan 28, 2022 at 12:37 a.m. UTC
Jan 28, 2022
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