Kristin Smith, the longtime chief executive of the Blockchain Association, a leading lobbying group for crypto policy in Washington, is leaving next …
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Global Voices Advocate for Roger Ver, Citing His Impactful Philanthropy
by shayaanby shayaanAs bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver battles extradition to the U.S. over tax-related charges, associates globally are spotlighting his anonymous philanthropy, from disaster …
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Economist Mark Carney is set to automatically become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership race, even though he …
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Donald Trump taps crypto advocate a16z’s Brian Quintenz for CFTC leadership
by shayaanby shayaanDonald Trump has reportedly selected Brian Quintenz, the current Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission …
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President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Caroline Pham, a junior commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to serve as the …
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Pro-crypto advocate Ammon Simon appointed chief counsel to Senate Banking Committee
by shayaanby shayaanKey Takeaways Ammon Simon has been appointed Chief Counsel for the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Simon’s appointment …
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Pro-crypto advocate Bryan Steil named chair of Subcommittee on Digital Assets
by shayaanby shayaanBryan Steil has been named chair of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. In …
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Ripple Advocate Deaton Stresses Importance of Regulatory Clarity for Ripple in US
by shayaanby shayaanThe CryptoLaw founder and big Ripple advocate John Deaton has shared his reflections on the Ripple CEO’s recent statement about Ripple rapidly …
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Bitcoin advocate Pierre Poilievre leads as Canada’s next PM on Polymarket but lags on Kalshi
by shayaanby shayaanPierre Poilievre, a Bitcoin advocate and the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has become the frontrunner to become the country’s next Prime …
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Satoshi Act Fund founder Dennis Porter announced that several U.S. states are preparing to propose legislation for sovereign Bitcoin reserves. In an …