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SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler made a pitch for a higher budget Wednesday, telling lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives that he’d like to do more to protect crypto investors. "The Hash" squad discusses Gensler's latest move and the case for crypto regulation. How much protection can the SEC actually provide when it comes to crypto?

Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace
The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services is discussing stablecoins, seeking to better understand their possible risks and the potential regulatory framework that can best address them. “The Hash” panel discusses what we know so far.

What to Expect From House of Representatives’ Stablecoin Hearing Next Week
The House of Representatives will convene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoin regulation. The Senate Banking Committee will also hold its own hearing on stablecoins the week after. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De shares a preview.

US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Small Crypto Transactions
The legislation by a bipartisan group of House representatives would exempt realized crypto gains under $200.

Provision in House Bill Allowing Treasury Secretary to Block International Crypto Transactions to Be Removed
An agreement has been reached between the congressman who introduced the provision and an industry think tank that lobbied against it.

House Bill Could Let Treasury Secretary Block International Crypto Transactions
U.S. House of Representatives introduced the America COMPETES Act designed to advance U.S. competitiveness and leadership around the globe earlier this week.

House Bill Could Let Treasury Secretary Block International Crypto Transactions
A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury secretary the power to block U.S. firms from interacting with some crypto transactions or exchanges, if it becomes law.

What the Fed Thinks About CDBCs
Most of the Fed's CBDC report rehashed old ground, but it's a key piece of insight into the central bank's thinking.

LIVE BLOG: Congressional Hearing Puts Crypto Energy Use in the Crosshairs
Follow along as CoinDesk reporters provide updates.

