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Big Tech’s Freedom of Speech Purge Pushes People to Censorship-Resistant Blockchain Social Media
During the last few days, the world has watched the Big Tech and social media crackdown after the incident that took place at Capitol Hill a few days ago. During the last 48 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump, a great number of right-wing supporters, and literally anyone who speaks out against the U.S. government has […] дальше »
2021-1-9 19:30 | |
Donald Trump Banned From Twitter in Final Days of Presidency
Twitter has banned Donald Trump's account (@realDonaldTrump) permanently just days after supporters broke into the Capitol Building, citing a review of recent tweets that the social media platform says could lead to further violence. дальше »
2021-1-9 02:43 | |
Billionaire Mike Novogratz Touts Bitcoin After Mnuchin’s Economic Update
The stimulus talks are not dead. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shared the status of the talks on Capitol Hill with CNBC before handing the baton over to bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz for his response. дальше »
2020-9-15 21:20 | |
Blockchain Bites: CBDCs on Capitol Hill, Custody Battles and Smart Drugs
Lawmakers will convene today to discuss the possibility of using digital dollars to distribute coronavirus relief, while Filecoin releases its new testnet. дальше »
2020-6-12 19:57 | |
Saga Launches SGA Stablecoin Pegged To Fiat Basket As A Rival To Facebook’s Libra
Facebook's Libra has been at the receiving end of regulators and lawmakers at Capitol Hill, and Mark Zuckerberg's comments that if Libra won't be given the regulatory clarity then the US might lag behind in the race to become a market leader in the evolving tech of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, where he particularly hinted towards […] дальше »
2019-12-10 18:03 | |
New Hire to Head Digital Currency Research at the US Fed
The United States Federal Reserve is looking to employ a Manager, Retail Payments, part of whose responsibilities will be to oversee the research of digital currencies and distributed ledgers. The job ad has been published amid pressure from Capitol Hill to explore the possibilities of issuing a digital dollar. дальше »
2019-11-6 01:20 | |
Bitcoin (BTC) and alts remain safe haven: China and the US will not have a deal!
Market turbulence, first of all associated with the US and China trade war, will continue in the near future. The superpowers will not agree, the US Senate believes. Senator Rick Scott said that he does not believe in any agreement with China, which Trump is trying to conclude. The hawk from the Capitol offers to […] дальше »
2019-10-23 14:37 | |
Будут ли регуляторы объединены или разделены против Весов в Фейсбуке? Часть первая.
Весы — это не просто проблема для Соединенных Штатов и западных стран, но и озабоченность регулятора, выраженная странами всего мира. Может ли неудержимая сила переместить неподвижный объект? Эти противоречивые сущности проявились в столкновении между Facebook и глобальным регулирующим органом. дальше »
2019-8-20 23:00 | |
Facebook Poaches Ex-GOP Aide to Peddle Libra to Congress
Facebook has hired a former assistant to Republican Senator Mike Crapo as a lobbyist in their broader campaign to make Libra palatable to crypto skeptics on Capitol Hill. Susan Stoner Zook stopped working as an aide to Crapo back in 2013, according to her LinkedIn profile. дальше »
2019-8-7 17:46 | |
XRP hangs on to Bitcoin bulls’ coat-tails, despite divisive letter to U.S Congress
As all eyes descended on Capitol Hill for the Senate Banking Committee hearing on the regulatory framework for digital currencies, the price charts may have been neglected. Despite Bitcoin holding above the $9,500 mark however, it was XRP that stole the limelight. дальше »
2019-7-31 10:27 | |
Crypto Bullishness Spreads on Capitol Hill
U. S. Congress has shown that it is starting to care about cryptocurrency as a number of lawmakers spoke up in favor of it this week. “The world Satoshi Nakamoto had envisioned is an unstoppable force” and “there’s no capacity to kill bitcoin” are some of the comments made by lawmakers. дальше »
2019-7-21 13:45 | |
Bitcoin’s allies in Congress, House Committee lauds cryptocurrency while denouncing Libra
In a historic moment in Congress, pro-cryptocurrency representatives warned the House of Representatives of the “unstoppable” power of Bitcoin, calling for the United States to clarify regulations and seize the lead in blockchain innovation. дальше »
2019-7-19 05:29 | |
Rep. Patrick McHenry: Libra Can be killed, But You Can’t Kill Bitcoin
US congressman Patrick McHenry was a guest at CNBC’s Squawk Box where he weighed in on Facebook’s Libra and bitcoin following Libra’s hearing before the Senate at Capitol Hill. Patrick presently represents the 10th District of North Carolina and is also a ranking member of the Financial Services Committee. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:54 | |
Facebook Hawks Libra as Western Union 2.0 Amid Capitol Hill Slugfest
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters has been on a crusade against Facebook’s entry into cryptocurrency via the Libra project. Her rampage continued on Wednesday during a second day of congressional hearings devoted to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:40 | |
Will Libra’s example finally persuade U.S. regulators to embrace the digital assets realm?
Libra’s regulatory mess is only getting started. In the past week, United States’ Federal Reserve Chair, Treasury Secretary and even the President have come out in vocal opposition to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:30 | |
Crypto Leaders Head To Washington For “Blockchain Education”
Cryptocurrency is back on the congressional calendar. As Facebook prepares to enter the space, the American President is now tweeting about crypto with the same careful deliberation which he normally reserves for immigrants. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:21 | |
Did Facebook’s Libra put Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in the regulators’ crosshairs?
What’s your party trick? Is it the way you pop open a beer bottle? The handstand on the dance floor? Or your smooth-talking skills? If you are a regulator however, your party trick is a full-on crackdown, while everyone is enjoying a bullish party. дальше »
2019-7-13 18:30 | |
US Congressman Proposes Protection For Crypto Forks
When it comes to dealing with emerging technologies, the IRS tends to move slowly — too slowly for Congressman Tom Emmer, one of the leading advocates for digital assets on Capitol Hill. The Minnesota Republican has reintroduced legislation to provide a “safe harbor” for holders of forked cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV. дальше »
2019-7-11 20:52 | |
Maxine Waters Grills Fed Chair Powell on Trump - And Crypto
After grilling Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Capitol Hill about his agency’s response to Facebook's Libra "cryptocurrency," US Representative Maxine Waters finished her questioning by asking the central banker what he would do if Donald Trump “fired” him. дальше »
2019-7-10 18:35 | |
Dems Pursue Another Nothing Burger as Battle With AG Barr Escalates
By CCN: Following the release of the Mueller report and the upheaval surrounding Attorney General William Barr’s posturing in its immediate aftermath, Capitol Hill is set to witness yet another unforced error by the DNC. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:00 | |
Major Bank CEOs Testify at US Congress, Topics Include Blockchain and Crypto
CEOs of the largest banks in the U.S. testified on Capitol Hill about how the industry has transformed since the 2008 crisis, topics included blockchain and cryptocurrencies
дальше »2019-4-11 00:50 | |
The Anti-AOC: Why Joe Biden is the President the US Desperately Needs
Joe Biden may be in the process of becoming something more than just Barack Obama’s vice president. According to reports, the 76-year-old Democrat is putting together a 2020 run for the White House that could make him the oldest man ever to be elected president of the United States. дальше »
2019-3-20 17:23 | |
Wells Fargo CEO ‘Earns’ Major Raise as Bank Racks up Billions in Fines
The day after his Tuesday appearance on Capitol Hill to answer questions from the House Financial Services Committee, banking empire Wells Fargo disclosed it would be giving the company’s CEO, Tim Sloan, a 5 percent raise for 2018. дальше »
2019-3-14 20:41 | |
Colorado Opens Its Doors To Blockchain Companies
“Colorado is open for business, blockchain companies,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis to a crowd of around 100 on Blockchain Day at the State Capitol. The event took place on February 27th and sought to connect and educate legislators, regulators, and the broader technology industry about blockchain and its future policy. дальше »
2019-3-7 01:31 | |
Bitcoin ETF: SEC’s CryptoMom Peirce Has More Good News For Crypto
US SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s latest speech shows she is still pushing hard with her colleagues on a bitcoin ETF approval and crypto-friendly token-sale regulation. Hot on the heels of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Robert J Jackson Jnr’s interview with US Capitol news outlet Roll Call, in which he shared his thoughts on […] The post Bitcoin ETF: SEC’s CryptoMom Peirce Has More Good News For Crypto appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-2-10 23:06 | |
Watch: Google CEO Pichai explains to Congress that Google doesn’t make iPhones
Google‘s chief executive Sundar Pichai today appeared on Capitol Hill to answer questions about a number of issues. Most pressing were issues with the collection of data, plans for a heavily censored Chinese search engine, and how to best combat misinformation, including what role, if any, Google should play in stopping it. дальше »
2018-12-12 05:38 | |
The House of Representatives Turns Blue, What Does it Mean for Cryptos?
The most important legislative body on earth is now divided between the Democrat controlled House and Republican controlled Senate. Trump’s command over all Capitol Hill law making bodies has come. дальше »
2018-11-7 17:25 | |
TechCrunch Founder Shuns US, Congressmen Demand Clarification From SEC, Battlegrounds Laid For the Fight at Capitol Hill
Michael Arrington, TechCrunch founder named by the TIME Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world in 2008, has stated he will shun US over SEC’s behavior regarding... The post TechCrunch Founder Shuns US, Congressmen Demand Clarification From SEC, Battlegrounds Laid For the Fight at Capitol Hill appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-9-29 17:17 | |
Cryptocurrency Regulations on the Floor at Capitol Hill
A new crypto bill will be presented by the US Congress this fall led by Ohio Republican Warren Davidson. He is hosting a roundtable of representatives from Wall Street, venture capital firms and crypto companies to understand the crypto industry better. дальше »
2018-9-25 17:15 | |
The Daily: New Crypto Bills on Capitol Hill, Russian Banks Face Demand for Cryptocurrencies
From Washington to Moscow, cryptocurrencies have entered the agenda of those who share a vocation to rule and regulate. Following the congressional summer vacation, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Treasury to investigate crypto transactions, while a Congressman plans to introduce three drafts supporting the crypto industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 14:59 | |
Crypto Heavyweights Form Pro-Blockchain Lobbying Group
As Capitol Hill learns to parent the budding young toddler that is the cryptocurrency industry, some of the industry’s biggest hitters have joined hands to form The Blockchain Association—a lobbying group intending to curry “pro-innovation” favor with U. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:00 | |
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Dives Deeper Into Crypto, Says Security Tokens Will Be “Huge” [INTERVIEW]
As Wall Street waits on the green light from Capitol Hill, seeds appear to have been scattered further afield in pastures of friendlier regulation. The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) may be a part of this new crop; having shared with CryptoSlate the context of its recently launched institutional-grade digital asset exchange (GBX-DAX) and token-sale platform […] The post Gibraltar Stock Exchange Dives Deeper Into Crypto, Says Security Tokens Will Be “Huge” [INTERVIEW] appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-2 00:40 | |
US Congressman to Submit ICO Bill, Invites Crypto Leaders to Capitol Hill
In advance of his plans to present an ICO-related bill to Congress this year, Republican representative Warren Davidson invited a select group of crypto heavyweights to Capitol Hill to discuss future legislation. дальше »
2018-8-20 21:00 | |
Congressman Invites Crypto Industry Leaders to Capitol Hill to Discuss ICOs
Republican Ohio representative Warren Davidson has invited 32 cryptonians to Capitol Hill ahead of his plans to present Initial Coin Offering (ICO) related legislation to Congress this autumn. Davidson’s office. дальше »
2018-8-18 17:59 | |
First U.S. Congress Member Discloses $80,000 Cryptocurrency Portfolio
As Capitol Hill comes to terms with the notion of a new financial landscape, the U. S. Chair of the Judiciary Committee has become the nation’s first congress member to disclose holding cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-8 01:00 | |
US Fed Reserve Chair Bashes Crypto’s Money Properties, Says “Not Really a Currency”
Jerome Powell Claims Bitcoin is Not a Real Currency and Has No Intrinsic Value The head of the United States Federal Reserve issued a warning to Congress earlier today regarding cryptocurrencies. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who took the position in February, said on Capitol Hill that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are dangerous to “unsophisticated […] дальше »
2018-7-21 00:41 | |
Cryptocurrency Conversations on Capitol Hill
Cryptocurrency was all the buzz on Capitol Hill on Thursday. In two separate committee hearings, U. S. legislatures heard testimony on critical issues for the crypto-community. The meetings held on July 18, 2018, discussed the efficacy of the decentralized economy, and lawmakers’ continual struggle to understand the shifting financial landscape and to implement policy accordingly. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:00 | |
Fed Chair: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Great' For Money Laundering
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell criticized cryptocurrencies during a hearing on Capitol Hill. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:20 | |
Monday Bitcoin News Summary: Chief Strategist Leaves Bitfinex, Cryptos go to Capitol Hill
person” Phil Potter, Chief Strategy Officer at crypto exchange Bitfinex, is departing the company as it pivots away from the United States. In America, the Supreme Court mentions Bitcoin and cowrie shells in the context of money. дальше »
2018-6-25 17:45 | |
Bitcoin in Brief Monday: Chief Strategist Quits Bitfinex, Cryptos Climb Capitol Hill
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief, “U. S. person” Phil Potter, Chief Strategy Officer at crypto exchange Bitfinex, is departing the company as it pivots away from the United States. In America, the Supreme Court mentions Bitcoin and cowrie shells in the context of money. дальше »
2018-6-25 15:35 | |
US Congressional Members Ordered to Disclose Crypto Holdings
The House Ethics Committee has informed all US Congress members that they must disclose any investment worth more than $1,000 as of June, 18. All lawmakers on Capitol Hill make an annual financial disclosure but a new memo has informed them that any cryptocurrency purchase or sale that exceeds $1,000 must be reported within 45. дальше »
2018-6-21 12:00 | |
Stephen Bannon’s Acquisition of Bitcoin
It is not a shocking place for Mr. Bannon, 64, to plot his re-emergence. “It’s disruptive populism,” Mr. Bannon said in the interview at his Capitol Hill townhouse in Washington. Mr. Bannon still accepts a steady stream of visitors who provide him intelligence and gossip from the conservative circles he once commanded. Goldman Sachs, where дальше »
2018-6-15 14:16 | |