Coin Center

Senate Banking Committee Bashes Bitcoin’s ‘Phony’ Populism

The hearing was almost certainly the testiest in a trio of crypto-themed inquiries Tuesday morning.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2021

Twitter CEO Donates $1M to Coin Center

Dorsey's gift is the latest in a stream of donations to Coin Center.

News  ·  10 February 2021
CoinFlash

Grayscale Donating up to $2M to Crypto Advocacy Group Coin Center

A web page has been set up for the donation matching campaign that runs through February.

Business  ·  25 January 2021
Celo

$175K Donation to Coin Center Tops Latest Fundraising Push for Crypto Policy Group

The donation from a group headlined by NEAR, Solana and Celo comes in addition to $300,000 raised via Gitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 December 2020
Stablecoins

Coin Center Donations Top $100K Worth of Dai Following Anti-Stablecoin Bill Proposal

Donations in dai, USDC, and ether were sent to Coin Center via Gitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2020
IRS

US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter

Congressmen are again asking the IRS for clarity on its recent cryptocurrency tax guidance.

News  ·  20 December 2019
Regulation

Crypto Defender Spars With Famed Critic During US Senate Hearing

Peter Van Valkenburgh explained the potential benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain while Nouriel Roubini called it "the mother of all scams."

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2018
Regulation

‘Doctor Doom’ vs Crypto: Here’s What to Expect in Congress Today

Economist Nouriel Roubini and Coin Center's Peter Van Valkenburgh will testify about crypto and blockchain before a U.S. Senate committee today.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2018
Regulation

Coin Center Updates Its Securities Framework for Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain advocacy group Coin Center still believes some cryptocurrencies are securities by law, and should be regulated as such.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2018
New York

Kraken Donates $1 Million to Blockchain Advocacy Group Coin Center

Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, donated $1 million to Coin Center at the blockchain industry advocacy group's annual dinner Monday night.

Markets  ·  15 May 2018
Regulation

CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week

The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

Coin Center: US Senate’s Digital Currency Bill Is ‘Counterproductive’

US advocacy group Coin Center has said that an anti-money laundering bill before the Senate could disrupt existing rules for digital currency firms.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2017
Regulation

Coin Center to Lawmakers: Blockchain Startups Are Best Advised to Leave US

A recent Congressional hearing saw the non-profit blockchain advocacy group Coin Center call for a federal approach to money services licensure.

Markets  ·  12 June 2017
Regulation

Securities Laws Aren’t the Only Rules Token Sales Have to Consider

While much of the concern over token sales has fallen on securities laws – there's another set of regulations that could be equally impactful.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2017
US Government

Bitcoin Advocacy Group Coin Center Collects $1 Million in New Contributions

Washington, DC-based non-profit research and advocacy group Coin Center has raised $1m from old and new supporters.

Markets  ·  22 February 2017