Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer ends hours-long Speaker campaign: Report
The Minnesota congressman was one of only a few crypto proponents in Congress being considered as a possible Speaker of the House by Republican lawmakers. Go to Source
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Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer wins Republican nomination for House Speaker
It’s unclear if Rep. Emmer will have enough support to win in a full floor vote, but the lack of a Speaker of the House has effectively halted all legislation since Oct. 3. Go to Source
US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House Speaker
Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership. Go to Source
Sen. Warren, 100+ legislators write White House, Treasury about crypto and terrorism
The letter was signed by crypto opponents and many lawmakers who had been neutral on crypto until now. Go to Source
Pro-crypto lawmaker stays interim US House Speaker as frontrunner loses first round of voting
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, the Republican Party’s nominee for Speaker, won the support of 200 of his colleagues in an Oct. 17 vote — below the 217 needed to hold the position. Go to Source
House committee chairman threatens SEC chair with subpoena, but not over crypto
U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee chair James Comer thinks Genlser is stonewalling him. Crypto supporters know the feeling. Go to Source
Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker
Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has been vacant for a week. Go to Source
Crypto-friendly Patrick McHenry takes interim House Speaker position
Eight Republicans voted against Republican Representative McCarthy, making it the first time in U.S. history that the House Speaker has been ousted by Congress. Go to Source
SEC’s Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022. Go to Source
U.S. Anti-CBDC bill moves a step closer to passing
The “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act,” aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency, has passed the House Financial Services Committee. Go to Source
