Congress
'What Was Gary Gensler Really Doing?': Rep. Tom Emmer on FTX, the SEC and What's Next for Crypto in Congress
The House Whip (a.k.a. the “Crypto King of Congress”) blames over-centralization and old-fashioned fraud for FTX’s collapse, not crypto. As federal legislators consider new crypto legislation, can he persuade his colleagues of the same?
Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It
U.S. lawmakers must prevent the further erosion of our privacy rights by defending our right to use privacy-preserving tech and passing laws against unreasonable and constant digital surveillance.
After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto
The industry is finally earning the priority status it desperately wanted, but for the wrong reasons, says CoinDesk's Jesse Hamilton.
1 in 3 US Congress Members Took FTX Cash
A new analysis from CoinDesk reveals 196 lawmakers took cash from Sam Bankman-Fried or other senior executives at FTX. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the details of the report and how this could impact the future of crypto legislation.
Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses
The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.
1 in 3 Members of U.S. Congress Received Cash From FTX Execs
CoinDesk has identified 196 members, or a third of the new Congress – many of whom were just sworn in last week – who had campaigns funded by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other senior executives. "The Hash" panel discusses the relations between crypto lobbying and crypto regulations.
US House Republicans to Set Up Crypto Committee to Oversee Shaky Industry: Report
The new subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion will be chaired by Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)
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.
'Shields Are Up' In Congress Following FTX's Collapse: Rep. Jim Himes
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) discusses how the collapse of crypto exchange FTX impacted how Congress views the crypto space. "The players in this industry no longer have the benefit of the doubt," Himes said.
