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Vancouver’s Mayor Shares His Pro-Bitcoin Vision

[Dec 19 3:00 PM] Vancouver’s Mayor, Ken Sim, is a genuine Bitcoin enthusiast who’s doing his part to get Vancouver’s city council as well as its citizens to see what he sees when it comes to Bitcoin.And his efforts are starting to bear fruit.On December 11, 2024…

Canada’s finance minister resigns, citing ‘serious challenges’ from US

[Dec 16 3:11 PM] Chrystia Freeland said she would remain a member of Canada’s parliament but had resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Interest groups call on US Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC

[Dec 12 9:26 PM] A letter sent to the Senate signed by more than 40 organizations suggested that Donald Trump might not abide by tradition and nominate Democrats to the SEC at all.

US Dems choose leadership for committees crucial to crypto policy

[Dec 11 5:03 PM] Republican lawmakers are also expected to choose leadership roles for Senate and House committees soon.

Want Greater Bitcoin Adoption? Engage With Your Government.

[Nov 21 6:18 PM] It’s been a good week for Bitcoin and its status in the eyes of federal deposit insurance corporations. (Well, there’s a weird sentence I never thought I’d write.)On Tuesday, the anti-crypto U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)…

What to expect on crypto policies depending on US election outcomes

[Nov 5 6:17 PM] Depending on which political party controls the House and Senate, FIT21 and other crypto-related legislation may not be priorities. 

Donald Trump makes a last-minute appeal to crypto voters

[Oct 31 6:09 PM] The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

Kamala Harris releases policy platform details — No mention of crypto

[Sep 9 6:43 PM] The Harris-Walz platform, “A New Way Forward,” included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.

Harris aide suggests VP will ‘support policies’ for crypto industry growth

[Aug 21 9:26 PM] The Democratic presidential candidate has been largely silent on digital assets since launching her campaign on July 21.

Industry execs discussed crypto policy with White House officials: Report

[Aug 8 9:31 PM] Representatives from Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple and Circle reportedly attended a video call with US policymakers to discuss their approach to crypto regulation.

Trump made many promises to Bitcoiners — Can he keep them?

[Aug 2 2:24 PM] The Republican nominee for US president pledged to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler, and have all Bitcoin mined in the United States.

Trump at Bitcoin 2024: Vows to Make US the Bitcoin Superpower, Plans to Fire SEC Chair Gensler

[Jul 27 2:54 PM] On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the 45th president of the United States spoke to a massive crowd at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. The event began with David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, presenting Trump with a 2013 Casascius physical…

King Charles lays out Labour gov’t plan for UK, with crypto unmentioned

[Jul 17 10:32 AM] During the State Opening of Parliament in May 2022, the UK government, led by Conservatives, introduced two bills concerning cryptocurrencies.

Will UK Economic Secretary follow through with a ‘crypto crackdown’?

[Jul 12 3:08 PM] MP Tulip Siddiq called for crypto regulation as shadow economic secretary while in the opposition, and now the Labour Party is in control of the UK government.

US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable

[Jul 10 1:54 PM] Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US president was considering changing his position on crypto.

Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada

[Jul 10 10:25 AM] The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the country’s financial system, as residents had an “appetite” for change.

US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform

[Jul 8 3:00 PM] The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President.

UK crypto advocates call for consistent policy after Labour landslide

[Jul 5 10:51 AM] At least one industry leader suggested that crypto policy in the United Kingdom would be “business as usual” despite the change in government.

Coinbase global adviser to join President Biden’s reelection campaign

[Jun 27 2:03 PM] It’s unclear whether Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the campaign on crypto, but she spoke about digital assets in Atlanta the day before the presidential debate.

Failed House candidate and partner of ex-FTX exec starts crypto think tank

[Jun 20 10:50 AM] Contributions to Michelle Bond’s 2022 congressional campaign were part of a criminal investigation into her partner, Ryan Salame.

Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?

[Dec 17, 2023 5:00 PM] Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny.

Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation

[Nov 23, 2023 11:10 AM] Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, Bill Hughes, spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit on crypto bills and their role in politics.

Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

[Nov 14, 2023 10:30 AM] Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next minister of state in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order

[Nov 2, 2023 3:00 PM] Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”

Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker

[Oct 10, 2023 2:40 PM] Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has been vacant for a week.

Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown

[Sep 29, 2023 2:30 PM] A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

Former White House official will lead Ripple's policy and government arm

[Sep 26, 2023 1:03 PM] Ripple's newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government.

Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’

[Sep 11, 2023 11:08 AM] The launch comes ahead of a series of AI forums to be hosted by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities

[Sep 7, 2023 7:15 PM] The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.

US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval

[Aug 15, 2023 1:54 PM] Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May.