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Crypto-Friendly Rep. Tom Emmer Withdraws From Speaker Race

Crypto-friendly U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) was the Republican nominee for House speaker for a single afternoon before reportedly giving up under opposition pressure within his party. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in on the latest developments from D.C. and how it could impact crypto.

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House Speaker Nominee Tom Emmer Would be 'Very Favorable' for Crypto Industry: Circle Exec

House Republicans have tapped Rep. Tom Emmer as their new speaker nominee, following several rounds of voting. Emmer has sponsored a number of crypto-related bills over the past few years. Circle's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte shares his reaction to the news, explaining why the move could be "very favorable for the industry" during CoinDesk's State of Crypto 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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Rep. Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring Amid House Speaker Deadlock

The House hasn't had a speaker since the beginning of October, threatening any further advancement of crypto bills sitting before the legislative body. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) making a bid for the vacant Speaker of the House position, as he's sponsored a number of crypto-related bills over the past few years.

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Rep Tom Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions

U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to explain its sanctioning of crypto mixer Tornado Cash in an open letter tweeted Tuesday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.

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Rep. Tom Emmer: Regulators 'Have to Wait' For Congress on Crypto

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) explains why the agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) need to wait for Congress to offer further regulatory clarity on the future of cryptocurrency guidelines.

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Rep. Tom Emmer: Tornado Cash Sanctions 'Unprecedented Shift'

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) discusses the U.S. Treasury blacklisting crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The congressman explains why lawmakers have to get their act together to inquire into what this "unprecedented shift" in policy means for privacy rights and digital innovation.

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Rep. Tom Emmer: US Crypto Legislation 'Unlikely' to Move This Year

Amid increased scrutiny of digital assets in Washington, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) discusses his outlook for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, saying it's "unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move this year but highly likely... that it's going to move next year."

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Congressman Tom Emmer Questions SEC on Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs). Plus, a conversation on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler regarding the process for investigating crypto companies.

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Why Eight Members of Congress Are Asking the SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations

A bipartisan group of eight U.S. representatives, led by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler asking for details about the probing of crypto companies. “The Hash” discusses the politicization of cryptocurrency discourse in Congress and the increasing influence of crypto lobbying initiatives.

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