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By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning "Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes Using Emerging Payment...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2025
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, expressed gratitude to Senator Cynthia Lummis for her remarks concerning Michael Barr's alleged failure in his role as Vice Chair for Supervision.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2025
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Timothy Massad has commented on the nomination of Paul Atkins as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that Gemini Trust Company will pay a $5 million penalty to settle claims of providing false information to regulators.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2025
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott expressed his belief that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Paul Atkins, will positively impact U.S. capital markets and the cryptocurrency...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2024
On December 27, 2024, three industry groups—the DeFi Education Fund, the Blockchain Association, and the Texas Blockchain Council—filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2024
The IRS has announced a final rule regarding non-custodial "brokers" and their obligations for third-party tax reporting.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
The Russian government has announced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in ten regions and imposed seasonal restrictions in three others to manage energy consumption.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 23, 2024
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced that Bo Hines will "foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space" as the new Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the "Crypto Council."
By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2024
Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has said that law-abiding businesses should have access to banking services without government interference.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2024
In Washington, discussions have begun among Republicans about potential tax changes for the coming year.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2024
The Blockchain Association recently held its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., drawing together a diverse group of Congressional leaders, regulators, and industry experts to discuss the future of digital asset policy and regulation...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2024
Coin Center has outlined its primary policy priorities for 2025, focusing on legislative and administrative changes to support open blockchain networks and the individuals who develop and use them.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 16, 2024
The Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) convened on December 10, 2024, to advance three sets of recommendations for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's consideration.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 15, 2024
The Tornado Cash sanctions and subsequent criminal prosecutions have sparked debate within the cryptocurrency sector.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a civil enforcement action against Francier Obando Pinillo in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, who sponsors the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC), has announced a public meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2024
CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda are set to engage in a fireside chat titled "Financial Regulators Leading in the Digital Age."
By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2024
Blockchain Association is set to host its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 16-17, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2024
Donald Trump, the 47th President-elect of the United States, has appointed David O. Sacks as the "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar."
