June 7, 2024

DeFi Sanctions Bill, Approps, Tokenization

Good morning and happy June. This week, we cover illicit finance, appropriations, a hearing on tokenization, and a Presidential veto...

#cryptocurrency#defi#blockchain

May 24, 2024

House Passes FIT 21 With Massive Bipartisan Vote

House passes FIT 21 with massive bipartisan support and a CBDC ban along nearly partisan lines. The SEC approved critical regulatory filings for an ETH ETP, and Chair McHenry led another letter seeking further clarity from the SEC regarding special purpose broker dealers.

May 17, 2024

House & Senate Pass Crypto Bills

Good morning and happy Friday on another historic week in crypto policy...

#blockchain#defi

May 10, 2024

House Passes SAB 121 Repeal

Gm. In a historic week for crypto policy, the House passed a SAB 121 repeal, a House Financial Services subcommittee held a hearing on SEC enforcement, and 2 new bills were intro'd, including one to ban financial institutions from transacting with funds that have gone through a "digital asset mixer"

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May 3, 2024

U.S. Crypto Policy Brief - Week of 5.3.24

This week, we cover a new crypto-friendly tax bill, Members of Congress criticizing the SEC and DOJ, and four Congressional letters...

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April 26, 2024

Industry Sues SEC; IRS Tax Form

Good morning and happy Friday. This week, we cover two new lawsuits against the SEC, a newly proposed IRS tax form, and more...

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April 12, 2024

New AML Bill, Senate Banking Hearing, Stablecoins

Good morning and happy Friday. This week, we dive into a new crypto AML bill, a Senate Banking hearing, and a new push by Senator Warren to stop stab...

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April 5, 2024

Crypto Policy Brief - Week of 4.5.24

Good morning. With Congress wrapping up Easter recess this week, we turn to the courts where a federal judge dealt a blow to a Bitcoin-friendly bank...

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March 29, 2024

Crypto Policy Brief - 3.29.24

Good morning. This week, we cover a Congressional push for clarity on Ether's regulatory status and an eventful week in the courts...

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March 22, 2024

SEC Sanctions, Oversight, and Funding Request

Good morning. This week, we review court sanctions against the SEC, a Congressional oversight hearing, and why the SEC says i...

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