A bipartisan congressional compromise has put the digital dollar debate back in focus, with lawmakers moving forward on a package that would block the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until December 31, 2030. TL;DR The CBDC ban is part of a broader legislative compromise. The measure would block Fed CBDC issuance…
No matter who wins the Presidency, crypto is set to have meaningful representation in the U.S. Congress The crypto sector is gearing up for a significant political influence boost in the U.S. Congress, supported by a massive $160 million in super PAC spending according to a new report by Politco. This funding aims to support…
It’s completely legal for U.S Senators Cynthia Lummis and Pat Toomey to own Bitcoin or crypto-related investments. They just have to disclose it. Does this pose an ethical dilemma? Senators are on the frontlines of policymaking, and the rules around cryptocurrencies are still being written. On the other hand, it’s illogical to think that Senators…
One of the biggest stories in crypto right is the news that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) branch of the U.S. Treasury is working on cracking down on self-hosted wallets in crypto. A document that outlines the proposed rule suggests that exchanges and other virtual asset service providers will need to verify the name…
The emerging asset class of cryptocurrency is new, unproven, not yet widely adopted, or even understood. It’s led to much confusion for investors especially when it comes to regulation and tax preparation.However, a new cryptocurrency-focused bull currently in front of Congress will “fundamentally restructure the way the United States treats cryptocurrency,” by grouping assets into…
The majority of US politicians are anti-crypto and Bitcoin. Either through fear, or lack of knowledge, they view digital currencies as a threat to their own system which is highly controlled and often manipulated. One congressman however thinks Facebook should dump Libra in favor of Bitcoin. Libra is Still a “Shitcoin?” Ohio state congressman Warren…
In a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Congressman Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), a member of the congressional financial services industry, spoke about cryptocurrency regulation and the complexities surrounding the issues. Davidson began by announcing that his committee would be hosting a round table with industry leaders in order to gain better insight into the industry…