Congress

Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs
CoinDesk columnist and "All About Bitcoin" host George Kaloudis explores Washington, D.C.’s, love affair with central bank digital currencies.

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy
Washington’s “war on crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.

The Crypto Industry Needs to Fix Itself Before It Can Progress
It's fair to blame regulatory agencies and Congress for failure to properly oversee crypto. But the industry also needs to look to its own failings, says William Mougayar.

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: A Privacy-Protecting U.S. CBDC Could ‘Take Over the World’
Mass adoption depends on a digital dollar designed to be free of surveillance tools, the Digital Dollar Project co-founder said.

Senator Cynthia 'Crypto Queen' Lummis: Lack of Laws Pushing Industry Overseas
The senator from Wyoming – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival – on crypto's prospects in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Lawmakers Digging Through Crypto Legislation for Bipartisan Winners: Senator
Ideas have been gathered from the Senate and House, and lawmakers are trying to figure out what can get bipartisan support, said Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis.

President Biden Calls for Stronger Bank Regulations in Wake of SVB, Signature Bank Collapses
The government on Sunday evening stepped in to guarantee no losses will be borne by the lenders' depositors.

How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC
Separation-of-powers offers hope to an industry under attack from unchecked executive power, says Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole
The U.S. President is expected to unveil his budget proposal on Thursday.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $22K as Powell Softens Tone on Day 2 of Congressional Testimony
The Fed chair said no decision has yet been made on the size of the coming March rate hike.

