Congress
Rep. Emmer: Government Is ‘Trying to Gain Control Over’ Crypto
Speaking on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” the congressman said crypto came into focus for Congress following the infrastructure bill debate.
Fitch: Debt Ceiling Fight Could Endanger ‘AAA’ Rating of US
The warning illustrates how the debate can create an aversion to risk that could rattle bitcoin.
California Pro-Bitcoin Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes Running to Unseat Rep. Brad Sherman
A national call to ban cryptocurrencies is not limited to China. U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) wants to do the same, but his seat is being challenged by a pro-bitcoiner and congressional candidate for California’s 30th District, Aarika Rhodes. Rhodes discusses the politics of bitcoin, sharing insights into running to unseat Rep. Sherman.
Standoff Over $28T of US Government Debt Could Rattle Bitcoin Market
As a pitched battle in the U.S. Congress raises the risk of the government defaulting on its $28 trillion in debt, some cryptocurrency traders are speculating whether the gridlock over raising the debt ceiling could cause a swoon in bitcoin prices.
As More Consumers Bank With Crypto, Washington Sounds the Alarm: NY Times
The NYT says officials in D.C. are trying to figure out how to curb what they see as crypto’s potential dangers.
House Moves to Consider Unamended Infrastructure Bill
The House will consider the bipartisan infrastructure bill on Sept. 27.
State of Crypto: The Latest on Congress's Crypto Tax Provision
It's still unclear whether Congress will adopt any amendments.
Cuando China habló, bitcoin reaccionó. ¿Cuando lo hizo Estados Unidos? No tanto
Días después de que China reiterara medidas drásticas contra el segmento cripto, bitcoin cayó hasta 30%. Estados Unidos, por su parte, parece no ser el centro del universo cripto.
