DC

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

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
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

US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 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

US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain

Insurance market advisors to the US Treasury Department are set to discuss blockchain tech this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 January 2017
Regulation

Congressional Committee Calls for CFTC ‘Clarity’ on Bitcoin

A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2016
Regulation

Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action in Washington

Recent developments around blockchain in Washington, DC are setting the stage for even bigger moves in the year ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2016
Regulation

SEC to Discuss Blockchain at November Forum

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to discuss blockchain at an upcoming public forum.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2016