Congress

What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
March 24, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for about five hours on Thursday (March 23). Throughout the hearing,...

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HFSC Chairman Patrick McHenry Welcomes Banks’ Support of First Republic
HFSC Chairman Patrick McHenry Welcomes Banks’ Support of First Republic
March 17, 2023  |  Banking

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry is among those welcoming banks’ support of First Republic Bank. The congressman said in a Thursday (March 16)...

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Silvergate’s Crisis Gives Regulators Ammunition to Keep Crypto from Mainstream Banking 
Silvergate’s Crisis Gives Regulators Ammunition to Keep Crypto from Mainstream Banking 
March 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Silvergate’s existential crisis may give regulators the ammunition they need to keep crypto and mainstream banking separate. As reported here, Silvergate Capital said in a U.S. Securities...

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Congressmen Ask SEC About Timing of Arrest of Bankman-Fried
Congressmen Ask SEC About Timing of Arrest of Bankman-Fried
February 10, 2023  |  Regulation

Two congressmen want to know more about the timing of the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried. In a Friday (Feb. 10) letter to Securities and Exchange...

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Sen. Booker Sees Hope for Reform Around Banks and Cannabis
Sen. Booker Sees Hope for Reform Around Banks and Cannabis
January 30, 2023  |  Politics

Cannabis — an industry around which many digital tools have arisen — may benefit from new legislation. Seeking Alpha reported Monday (Jan. 30) that Sen....

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White House Says Congress Needs to Step Up Crypto Efforts
White House Says Congress Needs to Step Up Crypto Efforts
January 30, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Biden administration published a roadmap urging Congress to accelerate its crypto enforcement efforts. “At President Biden’s direction, we have spent the past year identifying...

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Crypto’s New Congressional Subcommittee Aims for ‘Responsible Innovation’
Crypto’s New Congressional Subcommittee Aims for ‘Responsible Innovation’
January 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency industry regulation in the post-FTX era has emerged as a pressing concern for the new Congress. It is no less pressing a concern for...

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Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
Tech Companies and Regulation Advocates Clash in Congress 
December 19, 2022  |  Regulation

As Congress prepares to adjourn, tech companies and regulation advocates are making themselves heard.  The advocates are pushing for some major bills in Congress. At...

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Pulse Check on Capitol Hill’s Plans for Crypto Markets Regulation
Pulse Check on Capitol Hill’s Plans for Crypto Markets Regulation
December 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With crypto markets in turmoil, regulating the volatile industry has become a priority for lawmakers. This pivot comes as the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX...

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