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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 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.

US debt nears $35 trillion, Bitcoin key to surviving ‘catastrophic’ collapse – Voorhees

US debt nears $35 trillion, Bitcoin key to surviving ‘catastrophic’ collapse – Voorhees

National debt trajectory more alarming than partisan politics, warns Erik Voorhees.

US crypto companies spend $79 million on political lobbying in two years

US crypto companies spend $79 million on political lobbying in two years

New study reports Coinbase leads as crypto lobbying soars to $40.42 million in 2023

Coinbase, Ripple, a16z to attend Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Coinbase, Ripple, a16z to attend Republican and Democratic National Conventions

The three crypto firms will send corporate representatives to the events.

Trump picks pro-crypto VP as Republican party makes him official Presidential nominee

Trump picks pro-crypto VP as Republican party makes him official Presidential nominee

The developments come amid Trump's support for the crypto sector.

Bitcoin peaks over $63k after Trump survives assassination attempt

Bitcoin peaks over $63k after Trump survives assassination attempt

Failed attack on Trump sends Bitcoin soaring to multi-week high.

Trump assassination attempt boosts election odds to ATH, Polymarket data shows

Trump assassination attempt boosts election odds to ATH, Polymarket data shows

Following the failed attack, Elon Musk and Justin Sun have publicly endorsed former president Donald Trump.

Kraken exec expects Ethereum ETF launch to ‘lift all boats’

Kraken exec expects Ethereum ETF launch to ‘lift all boats’

Perfumo also expressed optimism about bipartisan support for crypto legislation among US politicians.

Senator Lummis says ‘Bitcoin in reserve’ can help dollar ‘remain strong’

Senator Lummis says ‘Bitcoin in reserve’ can help dollar ‘remain strong’

She also advocated for clear protections for self-custody Bitcoin wallets and expressed satisfaction with the Fed's decision to not pursue a CBDC.

SEC reportedly accepts SAB 121 exceptions to crypto accounting rules for banks and brokerages

Regulation 2 years ago

Ripple CEO urges Democrat action on crypto regulation, criticizes SEC chair following roundtable

Adoption 2 years ago

Trump emboldens support from Republican voters with pro-crypto stance, survey finds

People 2 years ago

Chamber of Progress calls on Biden to back crypto amid growing adoption

Politics 2 years ago