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Digital asset industry advocates against ‘regulation by enforcement’

Digital asset industry advocates against ‘regulation by enforcement’

by Sarah Serota | Feb 14, 2025 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON – House Republicans pressed to overhaul how the Securities and Exchange Commission regulates cryptocurrency at a hearing Tuesday, aligning themselves with the pro-cryptocurrency agenda President Donald Trump championed during the first few weeks of his...
Paul Atkins’ Nomination to SEC Could Carve a Future for Crypto Regulation

Paul Atkins’ Nomination to SEC Could Carve a Future for Crypto Regulation

by Ananya Chag | Dec 10, 2024 | Business, Featured

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts had reasons to celebrate Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped crypto advocate Paul Atkins for Securities and Exchange Commission chair—but his approach stops short of offering the industry a free pass. Atkins serves as...
TRUMP-BACKED DEFI PLATFORM UNDERSCORES WASHINGTON’S CRYPTO PUSH

TRUMP-BACKED DEFI PLATFORM UNDERSCORES WASHINGTON’S CRYPTO PUSH

by Ananya Chag and Hannah Webster | Oct 8, 2024 | Business, Campaign 2024, Featured

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump is endorsing a new crypto venture, fortifying his support for digital currency, which has evolved into a key campaign stance. The decentralized finance platform, World Liberty Financial, is founded by longtime crypto...
Lawmakers Weigh Blockchain Promise Against Energy Use

Lawmakers Weigh Blockchain Promise Against Energy Use

by Zachary Miller | Jan 20, 2022 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Although the largest blockchain products have drawn investment toward renewable power sources, their energy footprint is massive — and growing — according to new data that lawmakers grappled with at a Thursday hearing. “According to one estimate, 2021...
U.S. worries crypto currencies could weaken sanctions and dollar’s dominance

U.S. worries crypto currencies could weaken sanctions and dollar’s dominance

by Mary Yang | Oct 20, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Crypto currencies pose a threat to U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s dominant role in the global economy, the Treasury said this week, and the U.S. has to adopt more safeguards to protect national security. One of the biggest threats arising from new forms...

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