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Tech Experts Urge Regulators to be Sceptical on Digital Currencies Innovation
A group of technology innovators has sent a letter to the United States Congressional Leadership, Committee Chairs, and ranking members, urging them to take a sceptical approach to cryptocurrency innovations.
US Lawmakers Introduce ‘ECASH Bill’ Aimed at Creating Digital Dollar
The bill, dubbed the Electronic Currency and Secure Hardware (ECASH) Act, was introduced on Monday.
US Congressmen Pushing for SEC Chairman Gary Gensler to Approve Bitcoin Spot ETF
US lawmakers Tom Emmer and Darren Soto have stated that they would like to see the US SEC pave the way for Bitcoin spot ETF approval.
US won't Follow China’s Ban on Crypto and ‘Up to Congress’: SEC Chairman Gary Gensler
At a hearing held on Tuesday, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, said that the United States will not follow China's ban on cryptocurrencies.
US SEC Names CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz as Incoming General Counsel
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Dan Berkovitz as the next General Counsel for the agency to resume in November.
Gary Gensler Wants Congress to Back the SEC in Regulating Crypto
SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants Congress to give his agency more powers to regulate the crypto industry.
Document Reveals US GOP Congressman Barry Moore Has Purchased Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Congressman Barry Moore reportedly has purchased a series of cryptocurrencies purchases in recent months, including DOGE, ETH and ADA.
New York Senate Gives Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining Operations Per Climate Change Concerns
New York Senators are seeking a new law that clamps down on coal-powered mining while giving exceptions to green energy-powered Bitcoin mining.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Asks Congress to Regulate Crypto Exchanges
Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, has urged US Congress to create a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges in the United States.
US Congress Planned Hearings on GameStop Market Conditions Shows Value of Bitcoin
The US House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committee has announced that it will hold hearings on the chaos surrounding GameStop stocks.
$600 Dollar Stimulus Checks to Stimulate Bitcoin Price Bullish Momentum
Data indicates a high possibility that many US stimulus recipients will opt to invest their $600 check into Bitcoin, which could further boost BTC's upward price momentum.
United States Congress Agree on $900 Billion Stimulus Bill, What it Means for Bitcoin
United States Congress has reached an agreement on a proposed $900 billion pandemic stimulus package and will vote shortly, what will this mean for Bitcoin and crypto?
Democrats Critical of OCC's "Excessive Focus" on Crypto and Stablecoin Financial Services
Democrat members of the United States Congress led by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) have criticized the OCC's focus on crypto and stablecoins.
Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation
Members of the United States Congress will receive a $50 campaign contribution in Bitcoin today to educate lawmakers on the potential of blockchain technology.
US House of Representatives Passes Blockchain Innovation Act On to the Senate
Two bills introduced by Rep Darren Soto—the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act—have passed the Lower House and are on their way to the Senate.