The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook’s Libra next week.
$500K, 60 Lawyers: Filing Reveals Costs of Bitfinex’s Fight With NY Regulators
Bitfinex has spent half a million dollars producing documents in its ongoing battle with the New York Attorney General’s office, a new filing says.
US Senator: ‘I Don’t Think You’ve Persuaded Anyone’ Crypto Creates Financial Inclusion
Sen. Brian Schatz (D.-HI) questioned the claim that blockchain spurs financial inclusion at Tuesday’s Banking Committee hearing.
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Hearing on Crypto Regulation Next Week
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain regulatory frameworks for July 30.
Facebook’s Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook’s Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security.
Facebook to Senators: Libra Crypto Will Respect Consumer Privacy
Facebook’s David Marcus told lawmakers its new libra cryptocurrency will not store or share personal financial information – with a few caveats.
4 US Lawmakers Join Call to Freeze Facebook’s Libra Project
Several House Democrats called for a moratorium on Libra development in a letter to Facebook executives on Tuesday.
Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook’s libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.
Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook’s Crypto
House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held.
CFTC Chair: ‘Explosion of Interest’ in Crypto May Spawn New Clearinghouses
CFTC Chairman Giancarlo expects new firms to apply to become federally-regulated clearinghouses so they can offer crypto futures.
A Court Date for QuadrigaCX: What to Expect at Tomorrow’s Hearing
QuadrigaCX is expected to receive a stay of litigation during a hearing before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court tomorrow.
Crypto Defender Spars With Famed Critic During US Senate Hearing
Peter Van Valkenburgh explained the potential benefits from cryptocurrency and blockchain while Nouriel Roubini called it “the mother of all scams.”
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain’s energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.