Bitcoin Rises After Fed Boosts Rates and U.S. Lawmakers Debate Crypto Regulation

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rise as traders bet the latest Federal Reserve’s latest increase in interest rates could be its last.

• 2023-07-27
• regulatory framework House Financial Services Committee digital currencies Fed

Democrats Attack New Crypto Bill for Weak Consumer Protections

Democratic lawmakers claim Republicans are catering to large crypto companies and undermining the SEC.

• 2023-07-27
• Rep. Maxine Waters House Financial Services Committee digital assets Financial Innovation and Technology

Bitcoin Stalls Over Long Weekend. How the Fed Could Shake Up Cryptos This Week.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is due to testify before both the House and Senate this week, it could prove to be a catalyst for cryptocurrencies.

• 2023-06-19
• Bitcoin Jerome Powell House Financial Services Committee Federal Reserve

Crypto Leaders Praise Draft GOP Bill, Dems Raise Concerns

Congress invited crypto executives to testify on a bill that some say may undermine the SEC

• 2023-06-15
• Jeremy Allaire House Financial Services Committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission digital assets global competitiveness

Gensler Is Driving Crypto to Communist China, Says Republican Congressman

GOP lawmakers blasted the SEC Chairman today during a hearing, with Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) the most scathing.

• 2023-04-19
• Gary Gensler Tom Emmer House Financial Services Committee digital asset Republican lawmakers crypto world