Congress
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Second Hearing on Crypto Market Crash
The Senate Banking Committee's second hearing of the 118th Congress will discuss digital asset protection.
Senate Banking Committee to Develop Bipartisan Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies
The Senate Banking Committee, led by Sherrod Brown and Tim Scott, may regulate crypto in the upcoming Congress.
US senators write to Silvergate Capital for answers on FTX collapse
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Roger Marshall, and John Kennedy stated Silvergate had not adequately addressed its improper management of FTX customer cash.
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration released a statement on Jan 27
The White House developed a "road plan" to mitigate bitcoin concerns via congressional initiatives.
U.S. Representative French Hill offers insights into digital asset regulations
French Hill urges the Senate to create innovative crypto rules.
Elizabeth Warren Wants SEC to Double Down on Crypto Enforcement
Warren wants the SEC to "double down" on crypto enforcement. The U.S. senator said that the previous SEC administration "basically gave the green light" to a cryptocurrency market "full with trash tokens".
Congress May Restrict Stock Trading In The Next Session
The 118th Congress may prevent members from investing in stocks or cryptocurrency. 77 politicians violated disclosure obligations after the 2012 STOCK Act. Many see a conflict of interest in elected officials trading and holding assets. In 2022, Congress and Fed officials breached crypto trading and holding restrictions. These infractions included delayed reporting of legal transactions, yet members were allowed to influence legislation with their investments. Last year's crypto issues included U.S. legislators and business executives' financial relationships.
FTX's Fall Might Hurt CEO's Crypto Regulation Lobby
The mid-term election in the US is playing a role in influencing and reshaping the regulatory landscape of the crypto industry amid the turmoil brought about by the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX.
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.