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Congress Wants Biden to Get in the Game and Play Bigger Role in Regulating Big Tech  
Congress Wants Biden to Get in the Game and Play Bigger Role in Regulating Big Tech  
December 29, 2021  |  Regulation

Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to join the effort for stronger regulations on social media and other internet platforms. A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill is crafting measures that...

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Crypto Execs, Senators Support Limited Regulations
Crypto Execs, Senators Support Limited Regulations
December 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency executives and at least two U.S. Senators who own bitcoin may be on the same page when it comes to regulations: keep them to...

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Airline Chiefs Answer for Flight Disruptions, Refund Policies During Senate Hearing
Airline Chiefs Answer for Flight Disruptions, Refund Policies During Senate Hearing
December 16, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Airline executives faced the Senate on Wednesday (Dec. 15) on issues surrounding travel recovery and the effect of aid, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. ...

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Senate Grills Airline Execs Over Refund Complaints and COVID Flight Cancellations
Senate Grills Airline Execs Over Refund Complaints and COVID Flight Cancellations
December 16, 2021  |  Travel Payments

Airline cancellations are making news again as the omicron variant brings its own disruption, refueling a drama playing out over refunds that found major airline...

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US Retail Chains Push Congress to Address Resale of Stolen Items
US Retail Chains Push Congress to Address Resale of Stolen Items
December 09, 2021  |  Retail

Officials from major U.S. retailers, including Home Depot, Best Buy and Target, called on Congress to intervene to thwart the online resale of stolen, fake...

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Scenes From the Five-Hour Congressional Hearing on Crypto
Scenes From the Five-Hour Congressional Hearing on Crypto
December 09, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

When the House Financial Services Committee asked six top crypto executives to discuss the risks and benefits that cryptocurrencies bring, they likely didn’t expect the...

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Six Crypto Execs Warn Congress Not to Overregulate Crypto
Six Crypto Execs Warn Congress Not to Overregulate Crypto
December 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Call it crypto on the Hill. Wednesday (Dec. 8) promises to shine a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges confronting cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuers...

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SEC’s Gensler Hints at Increased Scrutiny for Cryptos
SEC’s Gensler Hints at Increased Scrutiny for Cryptos
November 04, 2021  |  Regulation

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler gave a warning to securities lawyers that the watchdog is going after all forms of misconduct, and...

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US Cyber Director Says Cyberattacks Traced to Russia Are Down
US Cyber Director Says Cyberattacks Traced to Russia Are Down
November 03, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Speaking at a hearing for the House Committee on Financial Services on Wednesday (Nov. 3) about how to address cyber attacks such as ransomware, U.S....

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