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The politics of crypto: regulation, lobbying, and government influence on blockchain policy.

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Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms

Congress must resolve stablecoin yield impasse or leave it to regulatory interpretation amidst intense banking pressure.

2 weeks ago

Adoption

Former US Treasury Secretary calls Bitcoin reserve ‘crazy’ idea

Larry Summers said in an interview he understands other commodities' reserves, but calls Bitcoin a 'sterile inventory.'

1 year ago

A Bitcoin symbol appears over U.S. government imagery with David Sacks highlighted, reflecting scrutiny of his role as White House crypto czar - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Article's Title: Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks' tenure

People

Donald Trump appoints David Sacks to lead AI and crypto policy in new administration

Sacks' appointment sparked enthusiasm in the crypto industry hoping for forward-thinking regulation under his leadership.

1 year ago

Regulation

Congressman French Hill vows to probe banking exclusion of crypto businesses

Allegations of regulatory bias against crypto prompt House committee to examine industry's banking challenges.

1 year ago

Culture

New York Mayor Eric Adams has the last laugh as Bitcoin hovers near $100k

Adams was criticized heavily in 2022 for choosing to receive his first three paychecks in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

1 year ago

Politics

Trump confirms nomination of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair

Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner, is a vocal advocate of crypto and innovation in general.

1 year ago

Regulation

Trump wants Paul Atkins to lead SEC but he is reluctant to clean Gensler’s ‘mess’

Rumors claim Trump has chosen Paul Atkins for the SEC chair role, but the former commissioner is hesitant to take on the responsibility due to multiple factors.

1 year ago

Regulation

South Korean politicians agree to implement 2-year moratorium on crypto taxation

The crypto tax delay marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's regulatory debate amid surging digital asset adoption and economic policy shifts.

1 year ago

Regulation

Former Diem co-founder says Meta’s stablecoin project was a ‘political kill’

Meta's venture into stablecoins via Diem offers lessons on the dynamic friction between technological innovation and political landscapes.

1 year ago

Coinbase policy executive predicts fast crypto regulation under Trump

Regulation 1 year ago

CFTC to potentially lead digital asset regulation under Trump administration

Regulation 1 year ago

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

CBDCs 1 year ago

Fairshake PAC secures $103M for 2026 midterm elections after Ripple donation

Crypto 1 year ago

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Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms

Former US Treasury Secretary calls Bitcoin reserve ‘crazy’ idea

Donald Trump appoints David Sacks to lead AI and crypto policy in new administration

Congressman French Hill vows to probe banking exclusion of crypto businesses

New York Mayor Eric Adams has the last laugh as Bitcoin hovers near $100k

Trump confirms nomination of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair

Trump wants Paul Atkins to lead SEC but he is reluctant to clean Gensler’s ‘mess’

South Korean politicians agree to implement 2-year moratorium on crypto taxation

Former Diem co-founder says Meta’s stablecoin project was a ‘political kill’

Coinbase policy executive predicts fast crypto regulation under Trump

CFTC to potentially lead digital asset regulation under Trump administration

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Fairshake PAC secures $103M for 2026 midterm elections after Ripple donation