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Key US Lawmaker Says Talks Continue Over ‘Ugly Baby’ Bill to Oversee Stablecoins

After months negotiating legislation to establish U.S. oversight, Rep. Patrick McHenry signals the challenges ahead for the effort next year.

Rep. Patrick McHenry speaks at DC Fintech Week (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Push to Enhance CFTC’s Crypto Watchdog Role Gets a Boost in US Congress

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat in the House Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill to match the Senate’s earlier Stabenow-Boozman legislation

U.S. lawmakers have taken another procedural step toward legislation to oversee the crypto industry. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Here’s What’s In the White House’s Crypto Reports

The White House published six reports and a framework. Here’s what they said.

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EU Finalizes Legal Text for Crypto Regulations Under MiCA

The European Union has finalized the full text of its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. A leaked draft verified by CoinDesk urges EU enforcers to take a “substance over form” approach to the law. “The Hash” panel discusses the key provisions that could apply to some assets categorized as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Policy

Australian Senator Proposes Crypto Bill Targeting China's Digital Yuan

The proposal lays out disclosure requirements for banks that could make China's central bank digital currency available for use in Australia, and seeks to set up licensing frameworks for stablecoin issuers.

Australian Senator Andrew Bragg, has introduced a new crypto bill targeting China's digital yuan. (andrewbragg.com)

Policy

House’s Stablecoin Bill May Face Fatal Delays for 2022 Progress

Internal plans to release a draft by this week were put off as the factions remain too far apart in negotiations, sources say.

Los intentos de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos para controlar a las stablecoins podrían convertirse en un proyecto de ley. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

California Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That Requires Bank-Issued Stablecoins

The Digital Financial Assets Law, which is similar to New York’s BitLicense, has been criticized by industry stakeholders.

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