In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for mining energy metrics.
Crypto lobby spending in U.S. set to beat 2022 record: Report
With more than a month left before the end of 2023, the United States crypto industry has already spent $20 million on lobbying efforts.
Chamber of Digital Commerce launches Digital Power Network miners’ coalition
The new advocacy group already represents over half the country’s Bitcoin hash rate and will seek to shape energy policy and champion Bitcoin and blockchain.
U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), a number of crypto lobbying organizations and a group of professors called on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Friday.
Blockchain arms race risks being won by ‘adversarial nations’ — US crypto lobby group
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has urged Congress to set up a Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Solarium Commission to develop crypto regulation.
Binance joins lobbying group as criticism of the exchange ramps up
The exchange has come under increasing pressure from critics after the collapse of its rival, FTX.
CDC gives nod to Lummis-Gillibrand bill in proposed amicus brief in SEC v. Ripple case
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has requested to file an amicus brief in the protracted SEC case against Ripple Labs and supports legislating to clear up legal gray area.
Chamber of Digital Commerce says ‘the time has come’ for the SEC to approve a Bitcoin ETF
“As the SEC continues to stonewall, the United States continues to fall further behind other countries as capital that would have been invested in the United States,” said the CDC.
Powerful blockchain lobby group urges Washington not to overregulate stablecoins
The stablecoin market is valued at over $130 billion and growing rapidly, putting federal regulators on high alert over systemic risk.
Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress
In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of each congressperson.
Digital Chamber Adds Mulvaney to Board of Advisors; Visa, Goldman Join Executive Committee
The Chamber of Digital Commerce announced Wednesday that former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has joined the group’s board of advisors.
Why High-Profile Defections Aren’t Libra’s Biggest Challenge
Libra has lost another Association member, but according to @nlw that’s likely low on their worries list, plus Square’s LN efforts & TON’s SEC support.
Ex-CFTC Chair ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Joins Digital Chamber Trade Group
Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo has joined the advisory board of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Congress Drew a Fine Line Between Libra and Crypto – That’s a First
Lawmakers at last week’s hearings took pains to distinguish Facebook’s Libra from the broader crypto space, showing a new maturity in their approach.
US Advocacy Group Calls for National Action Plan on Blockchain
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has called for the U.S. government to implement a national strategy for blockchain technology.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
Card Operator Discover Joins Blockchain Trade Group
Discover Financial Services has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce to assist the group’s mission of blockchain education and advocacy.