Congress

Congress

US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Against Iran’s Cryptocurrency Efforts

A bill introduced this week in Congress takes a hard line on Iran's efforts to develop its own sovereign cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  21 December 2018
Regulation

US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.

Markets  ·  20 December 2018
Legal

US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal

The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2018
Regulation

A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market

More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2018
Twitter

Twitter Is Thinking Over Blockchain Technology, CEO Jack Dorsey Tells Congress

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the social media company is exploring blockchain solutions for its platform.

Markets  ·  5 September 2018
Cryptocurrency

US Lawmakers Want FinCEN Mandate to Explicitly Cover Crypto

A new bill facing the U.S. Congress would have FinCEN more closely examine the cryptocurrency space, according to public documents.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2018
Regulation

Don’t Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You

Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Regulation

CFTC Official to Congress: Don’t Be ‘Hasty’ With Crypto Rules

LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2018
Regulation

Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is ‘The Future of Money’ Next Week

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2018
Congress

House Rules Politicians Must Disclose Crypto Investments Above $1K

Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000.

Markets  ·  20 June 2018
Regulation

Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain

Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tuesday

Tuesday's blockchain hearing will specifically look at the technology's applications in supply chain management.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 May 2018
Legal

US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
ICOs

SEC Official Defends ‘Balanced’ ICO Oversight in Congress

A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a "balanced approach" from the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 April 2018