Washington has spent years talking about a US CBDC as a distant possibility. It was an abstract policy idea, safely contained inside …
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The U.S. Senate has suspended consideration of the crypto market structure bill until April as lawmakers shift their attention to voting on …
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Regulation
Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death
by shayaanby shayaanSen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has introduced proposed legislation that would ban prediction market contracts tied to terrorism, war, assassination, and death, directly …
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Regulation
Crypto Faces Uncertain Congressional Future as Key Senate Allies Head for the Exit
by shayaanby shayaanNine US Senate incumbents have announced they will not seek reelection ahead of this year’s state primaries. Five are Republican senators with …
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Crypto exchange pushed back on $1.7 billion Iran-linked flow allegations and called media reports behind the probe “defamatory.” www.coindesk.com
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Scams
Binance Denies $1.7 Billion in Iran Sanctions Violations Amid US Senate Probe
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief Binance denied violating Iran sanctions with more than $1.7 billion in transactions in a new letter to Senator Blumenthal. The …
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Smart Contracts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Eyes State Stablecoin Framework Following Senate Passage
by shayaanby shayaanIn short The Florida State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 314 on Friday, allowing Florida to join other states with local stablecoin …
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Regulation
White House submits nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair to Senate
by shayaanby shayaanThe White House has submitted the nomination of Kevin Warsh, an economist and former Federal Reserve governor, to serve as chair of …
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Regulation
Senate Advances Housing Bill With CBDC Ban, Draws White House Backing
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Senate moved forward Monday on a sweeping bipartisan housing package that includes a provision barring the issuance of a central …
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The Senate Banking Committee’s bipartisan “ROAD to Housing Act” includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031. www.coindesk.com