The Biden administration is campaigning for a tax first sought in a recent federal budget proposal, advocating that crypto miners pay an amount equal to 30% of their energy costs.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 2, 2023

White House Pushes for Punitive Tax on Crypto Mining

Policy

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry

Rep. Patrick McHenry said the House Financial Services Committee and the Agriculture panel will meet jointly in May as they work on crypto legislation.

By Amitoj SinghApr 28, 2023

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry

Policy

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

The bill was introduced Thursday by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Budd, and Congressmen Zach Nunn and Jim Himes.

By Nikhilesh DeApr 27, 2023

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

Policy

Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue

Despite Republican House committee leaders publishing a draft bill and talking about progress, it hasn't been on the bipartisan level required for an eventual law, lawmakers said in a hearing Wednesday.

By Nikhilesh De, Jesse HamiltonApr 19, 2023

Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue

Opinion

The Big Issues of Stablecoin Issuance

Here are the key issues as the House Financial Services Committee hears testimony about stablecoin regulation.

By David Z. MorrisApr 19, 2023

Policy

SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if Ether Is a Security in Contentious Congressional Hearing

Gary Gensler testified before the House Financial Services Committee for roughly five hours on Tuesday.

By Nikhilesh DeApr 19, 2023

SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if Ether Is a Security in Contentious Congressional Hearing

Policy

Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer

The high court's "major questions doctrine" could be used to limit the regulator's actions against crypto, said Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP.

By Fran VelasquezApr 18, 2023

Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer

Policy

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

Gensler is set to testify in an oversight hearing Tuesday.

By Nikhilesh DeApr 18, 2023

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

Opinion

Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs

CoinDesk columnist and "All About Bitcoin" host George Kaloudis explores Washington, D.C.’s, love affair with central bank digital currencies.

By George KaloudisApr 17, 2023

Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs

Opinion

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy

Washington’s “war on crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.

By Michael J. CaseyApr 7, 2023

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy

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