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Policy

Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve

Both former President Donald Trump and Sen. Cynthia Lummis proposed the U.S. hold its bitcoin.

Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Opinion

What Does Kamala Harris' (Presumptive) Nomination Mean for Crypto This Election?

There has definitely been a vibe shift in the 2024 race, but it's unclear how crypto fits into that.

Vice President Kamala Harris (Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Opinion

A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance

A federal judge is reviewing what role third-party tokens may play in the SEC's ongoing case against Binance.

The E. Barrett Prettyman courthouse in Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade

Spot ether exchange-traded funds may begin trading as soon as this Friday or in a few weeks.

Ether spot ETFs to see same sources of demand as bitcoin versions but on lower scale: Bernstein. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Opinion

When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?

A federal judge allowed most of the SEC's arguments against Binance to proceed but specifically dismissed a charge tied to secondary sales.

SEC office (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Ron Wyden on FISA Reform and Crypto

The senior Senator from Oregon spoke at Consensus 2024 last month.

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

Patrick McHenry Explains FIT21's Passage

The House Financial Services Committee Chair spoke at Consensus 2024.

Congressman Patrick McHenry (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Opinion

In Conversation With Brian Nelson

Senior Treasury official Brian Nelson came on stage in Austin to discuss various issues his team is working on.

U.S. Treasury Under Secretary of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson (CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Opinion

What's Next for FIT21? (A Consensus 2024 Recap)

Lawmakers said there is a lot of work to be done before the Senate might take up a market structure bill.

Congressman Patrick McHenry (CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Policy

Consensus 2024 Week: The House Passed a Market Structure Bill

The House of Representatives passed a crypto market structure bill in an interesting first for the legislature.

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)