Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Jerrod Sessler
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto. Go to Source
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Crypto bills may move forward in ‘lame duck’ Congress, says Rep. Hill
Representative French Hill says two crypto-regulating bills in the US might make some progress on Capitol Hill before the current Congress disbands. Go to Source
Better Know a Crypto Candidate: John Avlon
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain. Go to Source
Crypto Super PACs spend $1.3M on candidates as early voting continues
The Fairshake and Defend American Jobs PACs reported media buys for GOP and Democratic candidates in the House of Representatives ahead of the elections. Go to Source
AI-powered bot stands in for absent candidate in Virginia debate
United States congressional candidate for Virginia Bentley Hensel used an AI chatbot, “DonBot,” in place of opponent Don Beyer in a debate, highlighting AI’s increasing role in politics. Go to Source
Bipartisan support for crypto is ‘fragile’ — Congressman John Curtis
71 Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in a rare bipartisan effort to repeal the SEC’s SAB-121 guidelines earlier this year. Go to Source
Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules
Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and … Read more
US lawmaker accuses SEC of ‘enforcement abuse’ against crypto firms
House of Representatives members brought up FTX, Donald Trump’s token launch, and SEC Chair Gary Gensler at the “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing. Go to Source
US lawmakers urge top crypto ATM operators to tackle fraud
Seven Democratic US Senators have sent letters to ten of the country’s biggest Bitcoin ATM operators urging them to address fraud against elderly Americans. Go to Source
Rare Ape CryptoPunk sells for $1.5M, Magic Eden dominates NFT trading volume: Nifty Newsletter
A group of blockchain advocates urged the United States Congress to clearly define NFTs in response to the SEC Wells notice to OpenSea. Go to Source
