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US Senator Cynthia Lummis Blasts SEC Actions Against Coinbase, Explains Crypto Industry Is Being Pushed Offshore

[Jun 8, 2023 5:30 AM] Wyoming U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has heavily criticized the recent legal action of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Coinbase, stating that it might push the cryptocurrency industry and its innovation offshore. Lummis also…

Is Biden’s controversial Bitcoin mining tax dead or set to rise from the ashes?

[Jun 3, 2023 7:01 AM] References to the tax were removed from the U.S. debt bill, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone for good.

Bitcoin cleans up the environment and helps catch criminals: US Senator Cynthia Lummis

[May 19, 2023 12:30 PM] U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis joined Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring on stage at Bitcoin Miami 2023 for a lengthy discussion on regulation.

Senators slam bank execs for blaming collapses on crypto, pocketing millions

[May 17, 2023 12:08 AM] Senator Lummis noted that Signature Bank’s Scott Shay mentioned digital assets 10 times in his testimony about the bank’s collapse.

Congressman McHenry announces joint hearings to address market structure around digital assets

[Apr 28, 2023 8:05 PM] Patrick McHenry suggested that the hearings will look to add to the regulatory efforts being done on the bipartisan bill led by Senator Cynthia Lummis and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

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

[Apr 28, 2023 4:32 PM] AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee will put together legislation to oversee the crypto sector in the "next two months" after holding joint public hearings starting May, said Patrick McHenry…

Senator Cynthia 'Crypto Queen' Lummis: Lack of Laws Pushing Industry Overseas

[Mar 20, 2023 8:39 AM] The senator from Wyoming – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival - on crypto's prospects in Washington D.C.

U.S. lawmakers argue SEC accounting policy places crypto customers at risk

[Mar 2, 2023 11:56 PM] While the bulletin was intended to provide clarity regarding the accounting treatment for digital assets, it has been criticized by both lawmakers and regulators.

FTX Bankruptcy: Judge Delays Decision on Appointing Independent Examiner Amid Cost Concerns

[Feb 7, 2023 11:30 AM] Judge John Dorsey has delayed his decision on whether to appoint an independent examiner in the FTX case. At the latest hearing, Dorsey acknowledged that the cost to debtors could reach tens of millions of dollars. Currently, the bankruptcy judge…

DOJ-Appointed US Trustee Objects to Subpoena Request in FTX Bankruptcy Case

[Feb 3, 2023 12:30 PM] Following a request from FTX lawyers to subpoena FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and members of his family, the U.S. Trustee appointed by the Department of Justice has filed an opposition to the request. The U.S. Trustee explained that the…

Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store

[Feb 1, 2023 12:14 AM] The Damus app is powered by Nostr, which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages, and has a powerful backer in Jack Dorsey.

Crypto’s regulatory fate will be decided in the year ahead

[Dec 19, 2022 3:17 PM] Congress is set to take up a slew of legislative proposals in 2023 that will determine which regulators have chief domain over cryptocurrency.

Rep. Tom Emmer mulls bringing back bill aimed at reducing crypto red tape

[Dec 14, 2022 9:36 PM] Tom Emmer is considering reintroducing a bill that removes the requirement for entities to be registered as money transmitters if they don’t handle customer assets.

Sen. Lummis still 'very comfortable' with Bitcoin in retirement plans

[Dec 12, 2022 11:22 PM] Crypto winter and calls from other senators to ban Bitcoin in retirement plans haven't shaken the pro-crypto senator's resolve.

Crypto Twitter explodes over the news of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest

[Dec 12, 2022 10:06 PM] US politicians, crypto execs and influencers fired up their Twitter apps upon learning that Sam Bankman-Fried was in custody in the Bahamas.