Will UK Economic Secretary follow through with a ‘crypto crackdown’?
MP Tulip Siddiq called for crypto regulation as shadow economic secretary while in the opposition, and now the Labour Party is in control of the UK government. Go to Source
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US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable
Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US President was considering changing his position on crypto. Go to Source
Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada
The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the country’s financial system, as residents had an “appetite” for change. Go to Source
US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform
The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President. Go to Source
UK crypto advocates call for consistent policy after Labour landslide
At least one industry leader suggested that crypto policy in the United Kingdom would be “business as usual” despite the change in government. Go to Source
Coinbase global adviser to join President Biden’s reelection campaign
It’s unclear whether Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the campaign on crypto, but she spoke about digital assets in Atlanta the day before the presidential debate. Go to Source
Failed House candidate and partner of ex-FTX exec starts crypto think tank
Contributions to Michelle Bond’s 2022 congressional campaign were part of a criminal investigation into her partner, Ryan Salame. Go to Source
Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?
Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny. Go to Source
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. Go to Source
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. Go to Source
