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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Attorney General Merrick Garland what more can be done to stop crypto use in child sexual abuse. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security
Digital assets are the "payment of choice" for child sexual-abuse materials, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy wrote in their letter, asking what tools the feds need.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Attorney General Merrick Garland what more can be done to stop crypto use in child sexual abuse. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 26, 2024 at 3:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 26, 2024
Regulationschild-sex-abusePornographyElizabeth WarrenSenateDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Homeland Security
Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
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Stablecoin Bill Could Be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
Waters has previously called a version of the stablecoin bill “deeply problematic and bad for America."
Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:31 a.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2024
RegulationsStablecoin legislationStablecoinPatrick McHenryCongressHouse of RepresentativesSenateMaxine Waters
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
The co-author of the U.S. Senate's latest push for stablecoin regulations suggests Circle would have an edge over foreign competitors for customers seeking safety.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
RegulationsCircle internet financialTetherUSDTUSDCStablecoin legislationStablecoinsSenateCynthia LummisKirsten Gillibrand
Ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried had a lot of interactions with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and two senators are demanding details. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF
CFTC chief Rostin Behnam previously disclosed there were meetings and messages with FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried, but he hasn't granted another senator's call to see all the record...
Ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried had a lot of interactions with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and two senators are demanding details. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 15, 2024 at 7:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2024
RegulationsSam Bankman-FriedFTXLedgerXCommodity Futures Trading CommissionRostin BehnamElizabeth WarrenSenate
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Crypto Fan Won Ohio Senate Primary That Could Alter the Industry's U.S. Destiny
Bernie Moreno will be the Republican nominee for Senate in Ohio, facing Sen. Sherrod Brown in this year's general election.
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 20, 2024 at 2:26 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2024
RegulationsOhioSherrod BrownElection 2024SenateSenate Banking Committee
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Democrats Ask SEC's Gensler to Block Approval of More Crypto ETPs
Senators say that retail investors face "enormous risks" from such products because thin order books for some cryptocurrencies
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Sam Reynolds
Mar 15, 2024 at 8:16 a.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2024
SenatorsSenatePaul grewalBitcoin ETFCrypto ETPsDemocratic PartySECSecurities and Exchange Commission
Crypto PAC Fairshake is asking California crypto voters to oppose Rep. Katie Porter in the U.S. Senate race there. ( Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Crypto Political Operation Targets California's Katie Porter by Undermining Her Base
A leading industry super PAC, Fairshake, is appealing directly to young crypto holders in Porter's state to reject the congresswoman's Senate bid
Crypto PAC Fairshake is asking California crypto voters to oppose Rep. Katie Porter in the U.S. Senate race there. ( Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Feb 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2024
RegulationsPolitical Action CommitteeSenatePolitical CampaignsCaliforniaElizabeth WarrenExclusive
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee isn't poised to act on any crypto money-laundering legislation, sources have said. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources
Though industry insiders are eying Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats nervously as they push bills that may be harsh for the crypto sector, a key committee is so far ho...
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee isn't poised to act on any crypto money-laundering legislation, sources have said. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse HamiltonNikhilesh De
Feb 21, 2024 at 8:36 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2024
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Senator Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
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Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast
A stunt from Bitcoin supporters led to the appearance that the U.S. senator and staunch cryptocurrency opponent Elizabeth Warren signed an order for a flag to be flown over th...
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
By Sam Kessler
Feb 15, 2024 at 9:43 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2024
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