Sen. Elizabeth Warren will debate lawyer John Deaton twice in October
Many crypto proponents suggested the race could be a referendum on digital asset policy in the US Senate, with polls showing Warren leading by at least 20 points. Go to Source
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Ohio Senator Pushes for Cryptocurrency Tax Payments With New Bill
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill to legalize cryptocurrency payments for state and local taxes. Emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrency in the present economy, the bill requires Ohio to accept digital currencies like bitcoin and allows state retirement systems to invest in them. Antani highlights Ohio’s historical role in cryptocurrency adoption. Ohio … Read more
House Republicans urge SEC to rescind ‘disastrous’ SAB 121
The House and Senate Republicans claimed the SEC evaded the notice and comment rulemaking process required by the Administrative Procedure Act by issuing SAB 121. Go to Source
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve testing. This bill reflects strong opposition to CBDCs and emphasizes … Read more
Congressional elections critical for crypto’s future in the US
The industry has amassed a historically large war chest, but little of it will be spent on the presidential clash between Trump and Harris. Go to Source
Crypto Super PAC pours $660K into Senate race as US election closes in
With 57 days until the US election, expenditures from Super PACs seem to be heating up in Massachusetts and nationwide. Go to Source
Sen. Warren to debate John Deaton, criticizes ‘crypto billionaires’
The Massachusetts Senator said she agreed to two debates in October, while John Deaton challenged her to five after his primary victory. Go to Source
Super PAC spends $70K on crypto-focused Senate race as primary looms
In November, Massachusetts voters will likely have to choose between incumbent Elizabeth Warren and Republican John Deaton or Ian Cain for the US Senate. Go to Source
Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement
After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023. Go to Source
Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the importance of collaboration to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. At the “Crypto4Harris” event supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Schumer emphasized the inevitability of cryptocurrency and the need for well-crafted legislation. Schumer Optimistic About Bipartisan … Read more
