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CFTC Already Preparing to Be Crypto Watchdog, Behnam Tells US Senators
Agency is “right regulator” to oversee digital assets trading, CFTC chairman testifies at a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The political action committee won’t be in full swing for the midterm elections that settle which party will control Congress
A Bitcoin ETF Is Long Past Due, Crypto Lobbyists Say in New Report
The industry is baring its teeth in a long-fought battle over spot exchange-traded funds, getting set to issue a report critical of how the regulator has handled itself.
Director de cumplimiento de la SEC: “No podemos ignorar los incumplimientos del sector cripto”
El director de cumplimiento de la SEC, Gurbir Grewal, defendió a la agencia de las acusaciones sobre la eliminación de la innovación.
SEC Enforcement Chief: We Can't Ignore Crypto Law-Breaking
Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal defended the SEC from accusations it’s stamping out innovation.
US Treasury to Recommend Issuing Digital Dollar if in National Interest: Source
The Treasury Department, in what may be its most important recommendation spurred by President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto, will suggest how to move forward on a CBDC.
House Republicans Want Answers From Fed on Digital Dollar
Rep. Patrick McHenry and others from the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter demanding clarity from Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard on the topic.
Crypto Oversight Should Resemble Traditional Bank Rules, Fed Official Says
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said crypto activity needs similar oversight to traditional bank activities, in his first speech since taking office.
US Bank Watchdog Says He’s Not Budging on Crypto Distrust
Michael Hsu, acting chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, is sticking to his guns on keeping most crypto activity out of the U.S. banking system.
House’s Stablecoin Bill May Face Fatal Delays for 2022 Progress
Internal plans to release a draft by this week were put off as the factions remain too far apart in negotiations, sources say.
