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At Stake in the US Midterms: The Future of Money
With some seminal regulatory legislation up for consideration, the makeup of Congress in 2023 matters not only to crypto natives but to everyone.
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Congressman James Himes (Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)
Digital Dollar Likely Won't Be Part of Retail Banking World, US Lawmaker Says
White House reports on central bank digital currencies "point the way" but Congress still has to pass legislation on these issues, Congressman Jim Himes told CoinDesk.
Congressman James Himes (Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)

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House Lawmakers Send Letters to 4 US Crypto Miners Asking for Details on Environmental Impact
Core Scientific, Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital and Stronghold Digital received the letters from members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget
SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler made a pitch for a higher budget Wednesday, telling lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives that he’d like t...
SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget

Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace
The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing
Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services is discussing stablecoins, seeking to better understand their possible risks and the potential regulatory framewor...
Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing

What to Expect From House of Representatives' Stablecoin Hearing Next Week
What to Expect From House of Representatives’ Stablecoin Hearing Next Week
The House of Representatives will convene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoin regulation. The Senate Banking Committee will also hold its own hearing on stablecoins the week af...
What to Expect From House of Representatives' Stablecoin Hearing Next Week

U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene (Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Small Crypto Transactions
The legislation by a bipartisan group of House representatives would exempt realized crypto gains under $200.
U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene (Karen Ducey/Getty Images)