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Policy

Regulations

Gensler Says SEC Is Fine Going After Crypto With Its Current Authority

As a new Congress prepares to work on uncertain crypto legislation next year, the SEC chairman says his agency needs nothing apart from more money and more reach overseas.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Dec 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2022

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Policy

Congress

US Lawmakers Want State Department to Disclose Crypto Rewards

The State Department will have to report on payments it makes in crypto and their effects, according to a draft of the NDAA.

By Eliza Gkritsi

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Dec 7, 2022 at 6:37 a.m. UTC

Dec 7, 2022

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Podcasts

The breakdown

SBF Declines a Congressional Invite; Alameda CEO Is Seen in New York City

Speculation is running rampant about why Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison might be in town.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Dec 5, 2022 at 10:15 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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Regulación

Brazil

La Cámara de Diputados de Brasil aprobó un proyecto de ley para regular la industria cripto

El proyecto necesita la aprobación del poder ejecutivo para convertirse en ley.

By Paulo Alves

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Nov 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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Policy

Brazil

Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The bill still requires the approval of the executive branch before it becomes law.

By Paulo Alves

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Nov 30, 2022 at 1:28 a.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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Policy

Ftx

House Subcommittee Chair Calls for Documents as Part of FTX Collapse Probe

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

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Nov 18, 2022 at 6:48 p.m. UTC

Nov 18, 2022

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Business

Ftx

Former SEC Official Doubts FTX Crash Will Prompt Congress to Act on Crypto Regulations

Lisa Braganca said lawmakers are in a tough spot because many of them had a close relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-disgraced FTX founder.

By Fran Velasquez

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Nov 16, 2022 at 6:34 p.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2022

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Policy

Circle

Circle CEO Calls for Clear US Laws on Stablecoins to 'Unleash' Their Potential

In a letter to lawmakers, Jeremy Allaire said inaction will "stunt America's voice."

By Jamie Crawley

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Nov 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2022

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Policy

Political donations

Crypto’s Political Cash Backs Winners, But New Lawmakers Will Arrive Under FTX Cloud

The industry’s main political action committee, GMI, counts 19 victories in congressional races while defending its history of support from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sponsored

Nov 15, 2022 at 6:27 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2022

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Policy

Policy

The ‘SBF Bill’: What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by FTX's Founder

The specter of the now-disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried looms large over the bill, but Sens. Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman plan to push ahead anyway.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Sponsored

Nov 15, 2022 at 3:05 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2022

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