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William Burns said that building knowledge on crypto was “an important priority” for the CIA, and he planned to devote “resources and attention” to it.
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The United States has maintained the highest gross domestic product in the world since 1871, making it a critical player in the evolution of commerce, finance and technology. The U.S. has been home to some of the most successful, long-standing crypto exchanges and other businesses in the industry.
Over 10 years later, the role of Bitcoin (BTC) in the U.S.’s evolution into digital finance and commerce is still unclear, as U.S. cryptocurrency regulation is still inconsistent, hazy or, at best, done in a patchwork fashion across the 50 states and other territories.
Stay tuned as Cointelegraph covers all the important updates and stories regarding the regulation, maturation and evolution of the crypto space.
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"I want to do my job as ethically and impartially as I can," said AOC, who added that as a member of the House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee she has chosen not to hold stocks or investments, including digital assets.
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Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ether lead the list as the most popular cryptocurrencies Americans plan to gift during the holiday season.
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Under the pretext of holding corrupt actors accountable, the new task force will address crimes related to the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.
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The new law redefines "cash" to include "any digital representation of value" including cryptocurrency, but in an anonymous system, is this going to work?
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The “FTX’s Key Principles for Market Regulation” blog consists of a 10-points proposal aiming to help U.S. regulators build a crypto-centric regulatory framework.
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“Chairman Gensler’s failure to provide clear rules of the road for cryptocurrencies underscores the need for Congress to act," said Senator Pat Toomey.
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Assuming a fix for its troublesome language, the bill might eventually prove a boon — another sign “digital assets are here to stay.”
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Quarles said some of the approaches on stablecoin regulation from the President's Working Group on Financial Markets’ November report are unnecessary.
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U.S. companies are rushing to launch crypto investment products in Europe amid regulatory pushbacks at home.
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Fed governor Randal Quarles resigned his position effective as of the end of December, while Richard Clarida is expected to leave in January 2022, leaving three vacancies in the group of seven serving at the Federal Reserve.
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The hearing, "Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States," is the latest from Congress to explore the issues concerning crypto assets.
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Crypto.com aims to offer derivatives and futures products to its U.S. customers by acquiring Nadex and the Small Exchange.
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An elementary school teacher, Aarika Rhodes said she plans to use her time in Congress “fighting to keep Bitcoin innovation” in the United States.
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Cryptocurrencies, including CBDC’s, have now become a part of the narrative on sanctions due to high adoption.
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