Anti-CBDC bill introduced in US Senate
The five senators, led by Senator Ted Cruz, claim that a digital dollar is the Biden administration’s attempt to illegally surveil citizens’ spending habits.
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US gov’t faces pushback on its efforts to limit digital currency excesses, protect consumers
Coin Center responded to a late-December demand by Sen. Warren, who sought more information on efforts by Coin Center to hire former gov't officials to lobby Congress on pro-digital currency issues.
Elizabeth Warren slams ‘crypto’ firms for undermining efforts to rein in terror financing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren continues to wage war against 'crypto' bad actors, sending letters to controversial entities in the space tied to alleged financing terrorism, a move decried by these exchanges.
Beware of fake regulators listed by digital asset firms, Canadian regulator warns
The Canadian Securities Administrators says digital asset firms are listing fake regulators to gain credibility and called on investors to be cautious.
The Bitcoin Association for BSV’s Annual Report Video
The release of Bitcoin Association's 2021 – 22 annual report illustrates the great strides that the Association and Bitcoin SV have been able to take against the backdrop of a year of growth and change.
Kraken, Digital Currency Group via proxy lobbies US Congress against bills targeting Russian oligarchs
The bills, which are designed to hinder Russian oligarchs from evading sanctions, are allegedly part of a vendetta by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, according to Blockchain Association and its partner firm Forbes Tate Partners.
Binance: We’re not Nazis, we just don’t play well with others
Controversial digital currency exchange Binance has a lot of ‘splainin to do after it unveiled—and then quickly withdrew—a new swastika-themed emoji on Adolf Hitler’s birthday.
Coinbase leaves blockchain lobbying group after Binance’s entry
Coinbase’s resignation letter hinted that Binance’s entry into the Blockchain Association as its reason for leaving the group it helped found.
Crypto industry leaders establish lobby group in Washington
The Blockchain Association is reportedly the first lobby group of its kind to be created in the US, and will have its headquarters right in the heart of the country’s political body, Washington, DC.