Sherrod Brown

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

Senate Banking Chairman ‘Concerned’ by OCC’s Crypto Charters

Sherrod Brown specifically pointed to the OCC trust charters granted to Paxos, Protego and Anchorage.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 May 2021
Federal Reserve

Sen. Sherrod Brown Says US Should ‘Lead the Way’ on CBDCs, Disses Diem and Bitcoin

“We cannot be left behind,” Brown wrote about other nations’ central bank digital currency efforts.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2021
Senate Banking Committee

US Senators Float Bill Requiring Congressional Watchdog to Study Crypto’s Role in Trafficking

Top members of the Senate Banking Committee plan to introduce legislation that would direct the congressional watchdog to study virtual currency’s role in drug and human trafficking.

News  ·  1 July 2020
CBDC

The Overton Window Opens for a Digital Dollar

As the federal government looks for ways to distribute coronavirus aid, support for a digital dollar is gaining steam in Washington D.C.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2020
Regulation

US Lawmakers Call on Communications Regulator to Tackle SIM-Swapping Crime

Democrat lawmakers are demanding that the FCC takes action to tackle the rise in SIM swapping attacks.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 January 2020
Regulation

Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook’s Crypto

House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 June 2019