Republicans Continue to Defend Crypto in Latest Letter to SEC

House Financial Services Committee leaders warned that the SEC’s suggested new definition of “exchange” would hurt innovation.

• 2023-06-15
• House Financial Services Committee SEC U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission digital asset Republican lawmakers Securities Exchange Act

Biden Slams Wealthy Crypto Traders as U.S. Budget Talks Resume

The U.S. President's remarks come as critical budget negotiations resume in Washington, D.C. today.

• 2023-05-22
• Joe Biden Republican lawmakers G7

McHenry to U.S. SEC: Which Crypto Firms Have Tried to Register?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has so far disregarded congressional requests for information on its interactions with crypto platforms seeking registration as exchanges, according to Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives, who threatened a hearing if they’re ignored any longer.

• 2023-05-12
• SEC officials Bill Huizenga Gary Gensler Patrick McHenry Republican lawmakers SEC House of Representatives

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

Lack of Crypto Compliance Is SEC's Fault, Say Republican Lawmakers

The letter accuses the agency boss of cramming the digital assets industry into an improper regulatory framework.

• 2023-04-18
• Gary Gensler digital assets SEC enforcement actions Republican lawmakers the SEC

U.S. Lawmakers Argue SEC Accounting Policy Undermines Safe Crypto Custody

Rep. Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis teamed up on a letter questioning regulators about crypto accounting policy.

• 2023-03-03
• Cynthia Lummis balance sheets digital assets government policies Republican lawmakers Patrick McHenry financial firms crypto legislation