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Congress

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and more than a hundred lawmaker colleagues from both parties are pushing the Biden administration to address crypto-backed terrorism. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism
In a letter to top U.S. security officials, 102 lawmakers demanded to know what the Treasury Department and others are doing to prevent the use of crypto to finance terrorism.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and more than a hundred lawmaker colleagues from both parties are pushing the Biden administration to address crypto-backed terrorism. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 18, 2023 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2023
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Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
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Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall
Congressional inaction is likely to cause de-dollarization as the country’s foes — and friends — move even faster to get off the U.S. dollar. Americans deserve to know what’s...
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By Amanda Wick
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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U.S. House Republicans' drama over picking a speaker is weighing down the odds of crypto legislation seeing action. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. House Speaker Drama Could Threaten to Unravel Crypto's 2023 Chances
Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropping out means digital assets legislation remains on hold. Crypto fan Tom Emmer also won't have the No. 2 role to seek, another potential blo...
U.S. House Republicans' drama over picking a speaker is weighing down the odds of crypto legislation seeing action. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 13, 2023 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2023
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U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise got the nod from his party to be the next speaker of the House. But several fellow Republicans may vote against him anyway, so his ascent isn't assured. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Steve Scalise; illustration by Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Crypto Bills May Depend on U.S. House GOP Battle Over Scalise Speaker Pick
If Republicans can’t unify behind Scalise or another choice to be speaker, paralysis in the House over crypto legislation and a potential government shutdown could continue.
U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise got the nod from his party to be the next speaker of the House. But several fellow Republicans may vote against him anyway, so his ascent isn't assured. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Steve Scalise; illustration by Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 11, 2023 at 8:28 p.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2023
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Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K as U.S. Government Avoids Shutdown
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Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K as U.S. Government Avoids Shutdown
Bitcoin (BTC)'s price climbed above $28,000 on Monday, logging its highest prices in over a month as analysts pointed to ETF optimism and seasonality as a few reasons behind t...
Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K as U.S. Government Avoids Shutdown
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 2, 2023 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
Oct 2, 2023
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony. (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)
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SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler peppered the crypto industry with criticisms in congressional testimony. (Courtesy of the House Financial Services Committee)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
Sep 27, 2023 at 9:23 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2023
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Republicans in the House of Representatives may force a government shutdown that could slow down crypto's U.S. progress. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts
Experts suggest that the courts and the SEC will keep rolling if the government is shuttered, but an already sluggish interaction with federal officials may be slowed even fur...
Republicans in the House of Representatives may force a government shutdown that could slow down crypto's U.S. progress. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 25, 2023 at 8:14 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2023
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'Quite Unlikely' Crypto Legislation Gets to President's Desk in Current Congress: Former Sen. Toomey
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'Quite Unlikely' Crypto Legislation Gets to President's Desk in Current Congress: Former Sen. Toomey
Though the digital assets industry is desperate for regulatory clarity in the U.S., and is fighting legal skirmishes with the SEC while it waits for answers, the long-awaited...
'Quite Unlikely' Crypto Legislation Gets to President's Desk in Current Congress: Former Sen. Toomey
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 25, 2023 at 2:26 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2023
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) gathers influential lawmakers for her crypto money laundering bill. (Courtesy of Sen. Elizabeth Warren)
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Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
Among nine new supporters of the legislative effort to ward off illicit uses of crypto are Democratic chairs of the Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) gathers influential lawmakers for her crypto money laundering bill. (Courtesy of Sen. Elizabeth Warren)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 18, 2023 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2023
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Commissioner Caroline Pham is proposing a crypto regulation pilot program at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)
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CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation
Commissioner Caroline Pham is outlining a “time-limited” program to start allowing regulated crypto markets and tokenization, an approach she says has precedents.
Commissioner Caroline Pham is proposing a crypto regulation pilot program at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 7, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2023
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