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Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.
Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing
Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.
The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job
Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.
Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist
Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.
Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist
The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.
Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician's Name
The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.
Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation
Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.
Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use
A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.
Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing
A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.
Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law
A lawmaker in Tennessee has filed a new bill that recognizes a blockchain signature as a kind of legal electronic record.
