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US Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Set to Propose Crypto Oversight Bill Next Month

The bipartisan duo hope their bill to establish guardrails around the digital assets industry could get votes as soon as next year.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped draft an amendment to a controversial tax provision in the infrastructure bill.

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Bitcoin Miners Giving Up on New York Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

New York’s bitcoin mining companies are increasingly considering abandoning their aspirations in what was once a promised land. This comes as the state’s Senate considers a bill to ban new mining projects that use carbon-based energy sources, pending a review of the industry’s environmental impact.

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Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat

Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies.

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Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill

A rally was recently held in Albany, New York, against the crypto mining bill that the State Senate will vote on soon. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares his experience at the event, explaining why the Empire State's crypto community is frustrated with the legislation and a proposed alternative bill. 

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Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions

While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital.

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Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill

The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.

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Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch.

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GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto

The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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OG Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton on Why He's Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing crypto regulation, free markets and his association with the Republican Party. Plus, a conversation on Chris Larsen’s $5 million campaign to change the Bitcoin code and the environmental impact of proof-of-work. 

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Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace

The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)