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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.

Donald Trump can now ‘live with’ Bitcoin accepting growing demand, suggests further regulation

Donald Trump can now ‘live with’ Bitcoin accepting growing demand, suggests further regulation

Trump's stance towards the emerging industry has drastically evolved over the past years.

Congressman Emmer raises concerns over Biden administration’s “information collection regime” targeting BTC miners

Congressman Emmer raises concerns over Biden administration’s “information collection regime” targeting BTC miners

Two government agencies have begun to collect data from mining firms.

ECB officials attack Bitcoin with call of ‘practically forbidding it’

ECB officials attack Bitcoin with call of ‘practically forbidding it’

The ECB officials described the ETF approval as a misjudgement by the authoities.

Crypto advocate John Deaton launches campaign to unseat Elizabeth Warren in US Senate

Crypto advocate John Deaton launches campaign to unseat Elizabeth Warren in US Senate

Deaton said Elizabeth Warren has become "a big part of the problem" in Washington.

Elizabeth Warren reportedly seeking donations in expectation of crypto challenger

Elizabeth Warren reportedly seeking donations in expectation of crypto challenger

Cryptocurrency lawyer John Deaton may attempt to win Warren's Senate seat.

South Korea’s ruling party proposes delay in crypto taxation as election pledge

South Korea’s ruling party proposes delay in crypto taxation as election pledge

The decision aligns with the government and legislative consensus to prioritize regulatory groundwork before enforcing taxation on virtual assets.

Elizabeth Warren’s Satoshi Nakamoto flag was likely sponsored by unknown individual

Elizabeth Warren’s Satoshi Nakamoto flag was likely sponsored by unknown individual

The origin of a US flag that honors Bitcoin's creator is still unclear.

CNBC host Joe Kernen defends Bitcoin after Gensler claims its ‘not that decentralized’

CNBC host Joe Kernen defends Bitcoin after Gensler claims its ‘not that decentralized’

Gensler's assertions sparked a rebuttal from CNBC host Joe Kernen, who championed Bitcoin's decentralized ledger as a foundational feature that bolsters its integrity and appeal.

Gary Gensler answers lawmakers about X breach and fake Bitcoin ETF approval

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California’s 8.2 million crypto owners poised to influence 2024 elections – Coinbase

Politics 2 years ago

Republican senators slam Gensler’s SEC over mishandling DEBT Box case

Regulation 2 years ago

El Salvador to expand Bitcoin initiatives following Bukele’s landslide re-election

Politics 2 years ago