Ted Cruz leads Republican senators in resistance to CBDC bills

Spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Republican senators are making concerted efforts to restrict the ability of the Federal Reserve to launch a CBDC. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Attorney John Deaton Formally Launches Senate Bid To Unseat Crypto ‘Hater’ Elizabeth Warren

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Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of Its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation

Former president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump has said Bitcoin has taken a life on its own and will probably need some regulation. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren reportedly seeking donations in expectation of crypto challenger

US Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly seeking donations to prepare for a possible challenge to her Senate seat, FOX Business’ Eleanor Terrett said on Feb. 19. In an email obtained by Terrett, Warren wrote: “New reporting … indicates that I officially have a Republican challenger considering running against me for Senate in Massachussets. дальше »

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Pro-XRP advocate John Deaton to run for Senate against Elizabeth Warren

XRP advocate John Deaton considers Senate bid against Elizabeth Warren. Deaton discloses Massachusetts roots, potential Republican candidacy. Crypto industry-backed support for Deaton could shape the Massachusetts Senate race. дальше »

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MAGA Trump token is soaring: Is Memeinator the next big thing?

Trump-focused financial assets are doing well as his possibility of getting the Republican presidential nomination rose. In the stock market, companies like Digital World (DWAC) and Rumble have all jumped by double-digits this year. дальше »

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Crypto Acquisition Scandal Rocks GOP: Lawmaker Accused Of Unlawfully Obtaining Digital Assets

A recent report by Raw Story sheds light on a Republican congressman who allegedly violated a federal financial disclosure law by failing to report two crypto purchases within the required timeframe. дальше »

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Crypto-Friendly US Presidential Candidate Fires Shots at Gary Gensler

US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the SEC and its head, Gary Gensler, for their lack of clarity on crypto regulations. Fellow Republican candidate Ron DeSantis also opposed current crypto regulation, particularly central bank digital currencies. дальше »

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Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say

Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball. дальше »

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Vivek Ramaswamy says his crypto policy will ‘ensure economic freedom for Americans’

U. S. Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said his crypto policy guarantees a “vibrant future” for the emerging industry “to ensure economic freedom for Americans seeking an alternative to centralized finance,” according to a Nov. дальше »

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House GOP whip Tom Emmer sees no need to rewrite laws for crypto following Binance’s settlement

The Minnesota Republican says current laws ‘are suitable to help weed out bad actors.’ Tom Emmer, the Minnesota Republican who has been crypto pro advocate for years, says there is no need for Capitol Hill to rewrite existing laws trying… дальше »

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Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023. дальше »

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US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy unveils crypto framework

Vivek Ramaswamy, a U.S. Republican presidential candidate, introduced a crypto policy framework designed to safeguard elements of the Web3 space, including non-custodial digital currency wallets. дальше »

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Vivek Ramaswamy Outlines Bold Crypto Plan to Back U.S. Dollar with Bitcoin

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled a crypto policy framework, signaling his intention to peg the U.S. dollar to Bitcoin, and gut the SEC’s headcount. дальше »

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Vivek Ramaswamy unveils crypto policy platform criticizing mixer sanctions

The Republican candidate claimed that mixers are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.

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U.S. presidential hopeful Ramaswamy promises to rescind crypto regulations, reduce SEC powers if elected

Strive Asset Management co-founder and 2024 Republican U. S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he will dismantle most federal cryptocurrency regulations and significantly reduce the workforce of federal regulators like the SEC and the CFTC if elected president. дальше »

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Ramaswamy Shares Crypto Plan, Making Him the Only GOP Candidate Who Has One

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a message for most of the employees at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if he's elected to the White House: You're fired. And everybody still left at their desks would need to back off the crypto industry, according to the candidate's new policy strategy for U.S. digital assets. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner pushes agency to impose stronger preventative measures on crypto industry

In a Nov. 6 speech, Republican SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said the watchdog needs to reassess its approach to the crypto industry. According to Uyeda, regulatory clarity is the need of the hour, and the SEC has the power to establish it. дальше »

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Republican commissioner says SEC should consider proposing rules to regulate crypto

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda calls for the development of clear regulations for cryptocurrencies, critiquing the SEC's current enforcement-focused approach as inadequate for legal precedent and market stability. дальше »

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Republican commissioner: SEC should consider proposing rules to regulate crypto

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda calls for the development of clear regulations for cryptocurrencies, critiquing the SEC's current enforcement-focused approach as inadequate for legal precedent and market stability. дальше »

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Crypto advocate Tom Emmer drops out of the running for Speaker of the House

Tom Emmer, the Republican Party’s most recent nominee for the open position of Speaker of the House, has removed himself from the running. Republicans in Congress nominated Emmer for Speaker of the House on Oct. дальше »

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Despite U.S. House Drama, Sens. Gillibrand, Lummis Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation

Even as the U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed by a Republican leadership drama, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are still pressing to get crypto legislative through. дальше »

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Vivek Ramaswamy Is Drafting a 'Crypto Policy Framework'

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will release a crypto policy paper. дальше »

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Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections

Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run. дальше »

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Dueling Digital Dollar Bills Debated in Congressional Hearing on U.S. CBDC

The idea of a digital dollar in the U. S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. дальше »

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Dueling CBDC Bills Heading for U.S. Digital Dollar Debate in Congressional Hearing

The idea of a digital dollar in the U. S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. дальше »

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Congressman Tom Emmer Sounds Alarm: CBDCs Could Threaten American Freedom

In a recent press conference on Central Bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto, Congressman Tom Emmer, the US House Majority Whip and prominent Republican discussed the House Republicans’ commitment to delivering on promises made to the American people. дальше »

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Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame to Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea

Prosecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried used Salame as a “straw donor” to secretly funnel millions of dollars to Republican political candidates. дальше »

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Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame Could Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea

Prosecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried used Salame as a “straw donor” to secretly funnel millions of dollars to Republican political candidates. дальше »

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GOP candidate Ramaswamy vows to keep crypto innovation stateside following Grayscale victory

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, expressed optimism about Bitcoin’s (BTC) prospects and views Grayscale’s recent victory as a promising indicator for cryptocurrency innovation in the United States, according to an Aug. дальше »

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Bitcoin advocate Suarez quits US presidential race

Mayor of Miami and Bitcoin (BTC) proponent Francis Suarez has suspended his campaign for US President, becoming the first Republican candidate to withdraw. Suarez announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), describing his run for US President as one of… дальше »

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US Republicans accuse Fed of stifling stablecoin regulation

Republican lawmakers accuse Federal Reserve of hindering stablecoin regulation efforts through recent regulatory letters, raising concerns about its impact on digital asset market participation. дальше »

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Stablecoin Bill Becomes Political Battleground: Fed And GOP Face Off

Leading Republican House Financial Services Committee members have voiced deep concerns over recent actions taken by the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) that they believe undermine the progress made by Congress in establishing a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin. дальше »

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Republican lawmakers object to Fed’s proposed crypto, stablecoin rules

Three U.S. representatives expressed concerns on Aug. 28 regarding stablecoin and crypto rules recently put forward by the Federal Reserve. Today’s objection was signed by three U.S. representatives: Patrick McHenry, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee; French Hill, Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets; and Bill Huizenga, Chairman of […] The post Republican lawmakers object to Fed’s proposed crypto, stablecoin rules appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind

Crypto was on fire as a topic in the early U. S. presidential campaigning, but the first Republican debate last week showed it may not be an issue that has legs with candidates trying to grasp mainstream attention. дальше »

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Policymaker: US doesn’t need a retail CBDC

Republican Congressman French Hill is against Federal Reserve's plans to launch a retail CBDC дальше »

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How Today’s Republican Debate May Impact Crypto Market

As the first Republican Presidential debate for the 2024 nomination looms, the political landscape is abuzz with anticipation. While the event will undoubtedly be rife with political jousting, there’s a particular aspect that demands the attention of the crypto community: the potential discussion of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Elon Musk praises pro-crypto Republican presidential candidate

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said Republican party presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is “very promising.“

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Crypto Controversy: Republican Lawmakers Grill Gensler Over Prometheum’s SEC Blessing

In a recent development, Republican lawmakers on the U. S. congressional committee responsible for overseeing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have intensified their scrutiny of the agency’s crypto approval process. дальше »

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Republican members of Congress demand information on Prometheum approval from FINRA, SEC

Financial Services Republicans, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), are inquiring with regulatory agencies regarding the recent approval of Prometheum Ember Capital LLC as a distinct broker-dealer for digital assets. дальше »

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Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried charged with fraudulent campaign donations exceeding $100M

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, is now facing charges of illegal campaign financing activity, per superseding indictment filed Aug. 14. The prosecutor’s filing alleges that Bankman-Fried contributed more than $100 million to Democratic and Republican campaigns with the intention of influencing cryptocurrency regulation. дальше »

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Senator Lummis shows support for Coinbase against SEC

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming filed a brief supporting Coinbase’s request to dismiss a case against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lummis, a Republican, reiterated her support of the crypto industry by submitting an amicus brief… дальше »

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PayPal’s PYUSD Launch Triggers Calls For Stablecoin Bill

United States Republican Patrick T. McHenry, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has released a statement calling for the need to pass the Stablecoin Bill in the wake of PayPal’s launch of its own stablecoin PYUSD. дальше »

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Miami mayor to accept presidential campaign donations in BTC

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election in June. Miami has currently been trending for all the right reasons from Lionel Messi mania to the mayor accepting BTC donations. дальше »

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Bitcoin Won’t Back U.S. Dollar, Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Says

The Republican candidate’s comments stand in contrast to Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who supports using bitcoin to stabilize the dollar. дальше »

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Republican candidate wants to end President Biden’s supposed ‘war on Bitcoin’ if elected

“As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it," said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event. дальше »

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No, Sam Bankman-Fried Is Not Being Bailed Out by Democrats

Republican candidate Vivek Rameswamy is rightly furious over dropped campaign finance charges. But the charges are likely to return after a procedural adjustment - and claims of corruption do more harm than good. дальше »

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US Congressman Urges To Ban CBDC, Says Technology “Corrupts Money”

Central bank digital currency has gained another top critic as the US Federal Reserve, under Jerome H. Powell’s chairmanship, considers potential CBDC designs.  In a July 23 tweet, Republican representative Warren Davidson condemned any potential move to launch a CBDC, noting that a digital currency flaws the ethos of money. Davidson urged Congress to ban and […] дальше »

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Congressman Warren Davidson calls to ban and criminalize CBDCs

“Money should not be programmable by a central authority,” argues Republican Representative Warren Davidson.

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