GOP lawyers' panel doubt Senate will approve border security legislation
By Juliette Fairley | May 18, 2023
Although the GOP-dominant House of Representatives approved border security legislation with House Resolution 2 last week, a government official believes the Senate is unlikely to follow suit.
Watchdog asks EPA to investigate former employee's role in Superfund site to 'demonstrate a commitment to stopping the steady decline in public trust'
By Juliette Fairley | Apr 13, 2023
A government watchdog is requesting an investigation into a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official who may have violated a lifetime ethics ban with his involvement at the Diamond Alkali Superfund site in New Jersey.
CFTC commissioner: No 'one-size-fits-all solution' for digital assets
By Juliette Fairley | Apr 4, 2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner, who authored the "Ten Fundamentals for Responsible Digital Asset Markets", is currently developing best practices and industry standards.
Minnesota congressman: 'Crypto should be fostered in U.S.'
By Juliette Fairley | Apr 3, 2023
When Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Congress nearly nine years ago, a staffer gave him a book about the promise of blockchain and crypto in restoring financial control to the individual.
3 House lawmakers join Blockchain Summit
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 30, 2023
The Chamber of Digital Commerce hosted its annual D.C. Blockchain Summit March 21 in Washington, D.C., which included the participation of three GOP congressmen.
Treasury official wants 'critical' cryptocurrency balance between innovation, public safety, financial stability
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 28, 2023
The importance of innovation in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space must be balanced with public safety and financial stability, according to a group of government officials who spoke at the 2023 D.C. Blockchain Summit this week.
CFTC commissioners call for classification of digital assets: 'It's something that would greatly help the industry'
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 23, 2023
Two U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) appointees, who were featured speakers at the D.C. Blockchain Summit this week, want the SEC and CFTC to create a framework that would classify digital assets.
