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House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over
Their latest draft legislation sets up shared federal and state oversight and says stablecoins aren’t securities, but it’s uncertain what bipartisan support the effort will find.
U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts
The three were engaged in crypto activities themselves, and the U.S. Treasury Department says they were tied to the networks of DPRK entities laundering stolen crypto or moving illicit funds for that country.
U.S. SEC Warns Advisers They Need to Know Crypto Before Recommending to Clients
Brokers and investment advisers have to understand crypto and ensure it's in clients’ best interests before pitching investments, the SEC staff said in a bulletin.
Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue
Despite Republican House committee leaders publishing a draft bill and talking about progress, it hasn't been on the bipartisan level required for an eventual law, lawmakers said in a hearing Wednesday.
SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table With Assertion That DeFi Falls Under Securities Rules
Unless Congress legislates otherwise, U.S. oversight will hold most of the crypto world inside the SEC’s jurisdiction as the agency moves to make its reach increasingly explicit.
U.S. SEC Moves Toward DeFi Oversight as It Reopens Proposed Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission is confirming crypto industry worries that, yes, the proposal last year to widen its view of securities exchanges will fold in DeFi.
SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Asks for Industry Guidance
Apart from the Investor Advisory Committee’s request for some formal crypto guidance from the agency, it egged on the SEC chairman’s confrontation with the sector.
U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money
The department's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime.
U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members
The National Futures Association, which includes firms trading crypto futures, is imposing anti-fraud standards and supervision demands for those engaging in bitcoin and ether trading.
Top U.S. Treasury Official Says Crypto Had No ‘Direct Role’ In Bank Failures
Treasury Under Secretary Nellie Liang told House lawmakers the crypto industry wasn’t a central factor in the wipeouts of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
