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US Senator Calls for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation to Protect Consumers

DIGIT — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:35:16 +0000

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sherrod Brown, has called for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. “Recent crypto meltdowns have made clear that we need a comprehensive framework to regulate crypto products to protect consumers and our financial system,” said the senator. US Lawmaker Wants Comprehensive Regulatory […]

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US Senator Focused on Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown — Urges Congress, Regulators to Take Action

DIGIT — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:30:58 +0000

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Congress to ensure regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have the tools to regulate the crypto industry effectively and crack down on crypto money laundering activities. “The current legal structure essentially holds up a giant sign over crypto that says, money laundering done here,” the […]

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US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee

DIGIT — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:30:32 +0000

U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We want to create a regulatory legal framework for digital assets … that makes America a leader from an innovation point of view but also protects consumers and investors,” explained Congressman French Hill, who will lead […]

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US Senator Proposes Congress Adopt Cryptocurrency for Payments

DIGIT — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:30:32 +0000

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a resolution that would position Congress to lead in the area of cryptocurrency by having congressional cafeterias, vending machines, and gift shops accept crypto payments. “Congress is typically slow to adopt new technology,” he said. Senator Pushes for Crypto Adoption in Congress U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a […]

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US Senator Warren Presses SEC to Use ‘Full Authority’ to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading

DIGIT — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:05 +0000

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has warned of the growing risks of cryptocurrency trading. She recently called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “use its full authority to address these risks,” adding that “Congress must also step up to close these regulatory gaps.” US Senator Warren Presses SEC to Step Up Crypto Oversight […]

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Crypto for Congress: Bitcoin Sent to All Congress Members’ Campaigns

DIGIT — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:30:47 +0000

The Crypto for Congress initiative has launched. All Congress members will be given bitcoin as campaign contributions to help them learn about cryptocurrency. The initiative is supported by Congressional Blockchain Caucus members, including pro-crypto Representatives Darren Soto and Tom Emmer. Each Congress Member Receiving Bitcoin Contribution The “Crypto for Congress” initiative has launched, Chamber of […]

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