Congress
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
The bipartisan group led by Rep. Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements on crypto startups.
‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill
The Responsible Finance Innovation Act, in the works since last year, will propose a new framework for crypto regulation in the U.S.
Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.
President Biden’s Crypto Order Is a Huge Step Forward for the Industry
The long-awaited order is an acknowledgement of crypto’s importance and the necessity of ensuring regulation is done correctly.
US Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions
One of the provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC News.
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'
Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.
What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight
President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the State of the Union address later this evening, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares what to expect from Biden's remarks on inflation and other economic issues. Plus, a look into how the U.S. will respond to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and an update on the status of Elon Musk’s promised Starlink terminals for Ukraine.
Former CFTC Chairman: Crypto Regulation, Market Manipulation and More
Chris Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher senior counsel and former CFTC chairman, joins “First Mover” to discuss the crypto regulation landscape in the United States, looking specifically at the the CFTC chair Rostin Behnam’s request to Congress asking for additional funding to oversee the crypto spot markets.
A Healthy US Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Generate Significant Tax Revenue
Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week.
Brazilian Senate Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
The project, introduced by Senator Flávio Arns, has to be voted on by the Senate plenary and then, if approved, by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.
