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The politics of crypto: regulation, lobbying, and government influence on blockchain policy.

Adoption

Arizona senator vows to reintroduce Bitcoin reserve bill despite governor’s veto

Governor Hobbs' veto did not deter senator Rogers, who insists future leadership will embrace Bitcoin's potential.

9 months ago

Analysis

Bitcoin slides below $95,000 as weekend macro pressures weigh on markets

Bitcoin's retreat reflects broader financial tension amid rising yields and geopolitical uncertainties.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

U.S. stablecoin regulation could be delayed as pro-crypto Democrats pull support

As Republicans are trying to expedite the vote for the GENIUS Act, the latest opposition from nine Democrats could derail their plan.

9 months ago

Adoption

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterates Bitcoin is a commodity, should be treated like gold

Howard Lutnick emphasizes Bitcoin's commodity status, proposing it be treated akin to gold in economic accounts.

9 months ago

People

Trump’s top memecoin holders’ dinner is an “impeachable offense,” says Sen. Ossoff

President Trump will personally gain from increased trading of his memecoin, which has raised legal and ethical concerns over the dinner.

9 months ago

Regulation

Senator Lummis criticizes Fed’s crypto guidance withdrawal as ‘noise, not real progress’

Lummis highlighted Fed’s ongoing reliance on reputation risk assessments in crypto-related bank supervision, unlike OCC and FDIC.

9 months ago

Mining

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

Kuwait's Bitcoin mining ban contrasts with the global embrace of the emerging sector.

9 months ago

Legal

SEC cracks down on new $198M crypto fraud as it drops case against Hex’s Richard Heart

The moves mark a pivotal moment for the SEC, which appears to be reevaluating its crypto enforcement tactics.

9 months ago

Rows of European Union flags are displayed outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, symbolizing the EU’s policymaking presence - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Politics

European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

The ECB warns that Trump's crypto policies could undermine EU monetary sovereignty by amplifying US-backed stablecoin presence.

9 months ago

Macro

European Central Bank wary of US stablecoin influence despite EU’s MiCA safeguards

ECB's warnings on US crypto policy highlight broader concerns over American financial influence.

9 months ago

Analysis

Bitcoin outperforms gold as US puts 3,251% tariff on Asian solar panels

Bitcoin soars amid tariff-induced market volatility, intensifying its current role as a safe-haven asset.

9 months ago

Regulation

Paul Atkins takes over as SEC chair today aiming to usher in new pro-crypto era

Paul Atkins' leadership is viewed as an inflection point, potentially reviving stalled crypto ETF applications and policy changes.

9 months ago

Politics News

Arizona senator vows to reintroduce Bitcoin reserve bill despite governor’s veto

Bitcoin slides below $95,000 as weekend macro pressures weigh on markets

U.S. stablecoin regulation could be delayed as pro-crypto Democrats pull support

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterates Bitcoin is a commodity, should be treated like gold

Trump’s top memecoin holders’ dinner is an “impeachable offense,” says Sen. Ossoff

Senator Lummis criticizes Fed’s crypto guidance withdrawal as ‘noise, not real progress’

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

SEC cracks down on new $198M crypto fraud as it drops case against Hex’s Richard Heart

European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

European Central Bank wary of US stablecoin influence despite EU’s MiCA safeguards

Bitcoin outperforms gold as US puts 3,251% tariff on Asian solar panels

Paul Atkins takes over as SEC chair today aiming to usher in new pro-crypto era

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