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'Digital Dollar' Reintroduced by US Lawmakers in Latest Stimulus Bill
The idea of a digital dollar was again floated by U.S. lawmakers as a means of issuing stimulus payments to residents.
The Overton Window Opens for a Digital Dollar
As the federal government looks for ways to distribute coronavirus aid, support for a digital dollar is gaining steam in Washington D.C.
US House Committee to Hold Hearing on Blockchain Benefits for Small Businesses
The Committee on Small Business will discuss how blockchain technology can help startups in March.
US Lawmakers Question Terrorist Use of Facebook Cryptocurrency
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.
US Lawmakers Urge Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow to Promote Blockchain
U.S. lawmakers have asked Trump advisor Larry Kudlow to include blockchain on a list of tech initiatives to support.
US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
US Congresswoman Reveals She Bought Ether and Litecoin Last Year
Hawaiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard bought more than $1,000 each of ethereum and litecoin last December, according to a public filing.
CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
What to Expect When Congress Talks Crypto (Twice) Tomorrow
Two Congressional committee hearings will examine whether crypto is the future of money, as well as what sort of regulation the space may need.
