The $280 billion bill, which aids the semiconductor industry, also incorporated Representative Darren Soto’s bill to create a position to advise the president on blockchain.
Crypto owners banned from working on US Government crypto policies
A new legal advisory notice from the US Office of Government Ethics prohibits any employee who owns cryptocurrency from working on Federal crypto regulation.
CTFC looks at expanded authority to regulate crypto, for less than a 10% budget increase
The agency’s $365 million proposed FY2023 budget includes significant allocation for CPAs and whistleblowers.
Crypto tax rules will reduce US budget deficit by $11B over ten years — White House
The budget from the Biden administration said modernizing tax rules to include digital assets will bring the government $4.9 billion in revenue in 2023.
White House office seeks public opinion on crypto-climate implications
Following up on a recent executive order signed by President Joe Biden, the OSTP reached out to the general public to identify the energy and climate implications related to digital assets.
Biden’s executive order promises great things for the crypto industry — Eventually
A flurry of research and reporting is the first step toward a coherent crypto policy, while action remains months or years in the future.
Law Decoded: Joe Biden’s executive order is finally upon us, and it doesn’t look too dreadful, March 7–14.
The long-anticipated presidential directive drops, EU votes on PoW ban, South Korea gets a pro-crypto president.
Crypto-related stocks jump in positive reaction to executive order
Crypto and blockchain-related companies have enjoyed a surge in prices after the market received Joe Biden’s executive order with open arms.
Biden to sign executive order on crypto, authorize all-government effort to consolidate regulation
The document does not announce any restrictive measures, but it will undoubtedly lay the groundwork for a more focused federal oversight.
President Biden sends CFTC nominations to Senate
With the addition of Caroline Pham’s and Summer Mersinger’s names sent to the Senate for confirmation, the U.S. president has the opportunity to completely reshape the CFTC leadership.
Crypto tumblers, exchanges under microscope as DOJ launches new task force
Under the pretext of holding corrupt actors accountable, the new taskforce will address crimes related to the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.
Digital dollar needs broad consensus among authorities, says US Treasury Secretary
Such a move would require broad consensus among Congress, the U.S. central bank and the White House.
House passes $1T infrastructure bill with crypto tax for Biden’s approval
The infrastructure bill was first proposed by the Biden administration aimed at primarily improving the national transport network and internet coverage.
Tim Wu, the ‘father of net neutrality’ reportedly owns over $1M in Bitcoin
Tim Wu, a one-time Bitcoin critic and current technology policy adviser at the White House, reportedly owns between 29 and 146 BTC.
Biden administration is reportedly reviewing ‘gaps’ in crypto regulation
White House officials are believed to be examining existing rules around cryptocurrencies and whether new restrictions are needed to protect investors from massive drawdowns like we saw last week.
Pelosi Says It’s Tuesday or Bust if White House Wants a Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Report
The Democratic House Speaker said if a deal isn’t reached by Tuesday evening, a package won’t be likely before Nov. 3.
Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations
President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving “digital currency.”