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Policy

Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions

While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital.

By Dante Sacco

May 2, 2022 at 3:54 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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New york

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill

The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the...

By CoinDesk Staff

May 2, 2022 at 3:14 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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Brazil

Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch.

By Paulo Alves Andrés Engler

Apr 27, 2022 at 3:58 a.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2022

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Senate

GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto

The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Apr 8, 2022 at 9:19 p.m. UTC

Apr 8, 2022

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Bitcoin

OG Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton on Why He’s Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing cry...

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 4, 2022 at 8:08 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2022

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House of representatives

Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace

The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 31, 2022 at 10:11 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam to Testify Before House Agriculture Committee

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Nikhilesh de

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam to Testify Before House Agriculture Committee

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what to expect from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam’s testimony before the House Agriculture Commit...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 31, 2022 at 2:57 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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Podcasts

The breakdown

Bitcoin’s Allies in the US Senate Are Increasing

Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are teaming up on comprehensive crypto legislation.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Mar 28, 2022 at 7:43 p.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2022

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Politics

Meet the Libertarian Bitcoiner Considering a Run for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton says he wants to tear down regulatory obstacles for the crypto industry at the federal level.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 24, 2022 at 5:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2022

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Sanctions

US Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions

One of the provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC...

By Nelson Wang

Mar 8, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2022

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