Tag: Congress
The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown
With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, hard-right House Republicans have formed a wall of opposition to a temporary measure to fund the government.
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Marijuana financing bill SAFER Banking to move forward in Congress
Different strains of cannabis are displayed for sale at the Harborside dispensary in Oakland, California, U.S., on Monday, March 23, 2020.David Paul M [...]
CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress
Regulators said the plans weren't in the public interest, after a court squabble involving rival service PredictIt
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Ex-Sen. Toomey Who Once Shepherded Crypto Legislation Sees No Path in Current Congress
Though the digital assets industry is desperate for regulatory clarity in the U.S., and is fighting legal skirmishes with the Securities and Exchange [...]
Rep. Tom Emmer reintroduces anti-CBDC bill to Congress
Legislation aimed at preventing “unelected bureaucrats in Washington” from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been reintroduced by Rep [...]
Congress Embarks on Spending Battle as Shutdown Looms at End of September
Congress is poised this week to dive into an epic fight over spending, as the Senate for the first time in years puts appropriations bills on the floo [...]
Here Are the 20 Oldest Members of Congress
Congress has long been an institution that runs on seniority and rewards longevity, and these veteran lawmakers are still running the country at an ag [...]
Jury Begins to Deliberate in Navarro’s Contempt of Congress Trial
In dispute is whether Peter Navarro’s decision to ignore a subpoena from lawmakers amounted to a willful defiance of Congress, or a simple misundersta [...]
C.F.T.C. Weighs Proposal to Allow U.S. Betting on Control of Congress
Handicapping control of Congress is always a risky proposition, with multiple forces at work and much at stake in terms of policy and power. Now tens [...]
As Congress Bickers, the Rest of World Recognizes Stablecoins
As Congress Bickers, the Rest of World Recognizes Stablecoins
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Brazil’s Congress moves to levy higher taxes on cryptocurrencies
Brazilian lawmakers are moving forward with a legislation that would raise taxes on cryptocurrencies held overseas. According to local reports, a cong [...]
Congress, Not the SEC, Should Set U.S. Digital Asset Policy
Congress, Not the SEC, Should Set U.S. Digital Asset Policy
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Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly
When it comes to crypto issues, bank lobbyists’ usual friendliness with Republicans has sometimes been turned on its head. While crypto lobbyists have [...]
First major success in US Congress for two crypto bills: Law Decoded
Last week, the United States took a step closer to regulatory clarity for its crypto industry. In a 35–15 vote, the House Financial Services Committee [...]
Why Congress Should Pass the H.R. 4766 Stablecoin Bill Now
After the financial crisis, there was a significant period of reform in financial markets, where we gave preference to price stability products that w [...]