US Republicans under Trump include crypto in official party platform
The party, which vowed to oppose a CBDC and defend Bitcoin mining, is scheduled to meet on July 15-18 and select a nominee for U.S. President. Go to Source
policies
Auto Added by WPeMatico
UK crypto advocates call for consistent policy after Labour landslide
At least one industry leader suggested that crypto policy in the United Kingdom would be “business as usual” despite the change in government. Go to Source
Coinbase global adviser to join President Biden’s reelection campaign
It’s unclear whether Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the campaign on crypto, but she spoke about digital assets in Atlanta the day before the presidential debate. Go to Source
Failed House candidate and partner of ex-FTX exec starts crypto think tank
Contributions to Michelle Bond’s 2022 congressional campaign were part of a criminal investigation into her partner, Ryan Salame. Go to Source
Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?
Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny. Go to Source
Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation
Consensys senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters Bill Hughes spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit on crypto bills and their role in politics. Go to Source
Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary
Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Go to Source
NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order
Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.” Go to Source
Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker
Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has been vacant for a week. Go to Source
Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown
A U.S. government shutdown was not inevitable, but even if one were to last for a matter of hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets. Go to Source
