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Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation
Consensys senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters Bill Hughes spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit on crypto bills and their role in politics.
Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary
Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order
Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”
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.
Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown
A U.S. government shutdown was not inevitable, but even if one were to last for a matter of hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.
Former White House official will lead Ripple’s policy and government arm
Ripple’s newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government.
Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’
The launch comes ahead of a series of AI forums to be hosted by U.S. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer.
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.
US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum’s broker-dealer approval
Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May.