Tom Emmer
Why Congressman Tom Emmer Wants to Limit the Fed’s Ability to Issue Digital Dollar
Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) shares insights into his new bill aimed at prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to individuals. This comes after the Fed has just released a white paper on the digital dollar.
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Prohibit Fed From Issuing CBDCs Directly to the Public
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) has introduced a bill aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to U.S. consumers. "The Hash" hosts break down the proposal and what it could mean for crypto regulation in the potential issuance of a digital dollar.
Regulators’ Stablecoin Report Met With Bipartisan Pushback
The President’s Working Group suggested Congress enact legislation that would limit stablecoin issuance to insured depository institutions, but this appears to be a nonstarter among the crypto-literate on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Tom Emmer on Introducing Bill to Modify Crypto Tax Provision in Infrastructure Law
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers including Representative Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) introduced a bill last Thursday to amend the crypto-related provisions in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law. Emmer shares his insights into the Keep Innovation in America Act and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Rep. Tom Emmer Wants Stablecoins Over CBDCs – Interview
The Minnesota congressman is fighting what he sees as the “over-regulation” of the crypto industry and he’s no fan of a central bank-issued digital dollar.
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.
Rep. Tom Emmer on Crypto Regulation, CBDCs, Infrastructure Bill
During Thursday’s House Financial Services Committee meeting, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he does not intend to ban cryptocurrencies but signaled stablecoins need greater regulatory oversight. Committee member Rep. Tom Emmer (D-Minn.) reacts.
US Reps. Emmer, Soto Reintroduce Legislation to Clarify 'Money Transmitter' Designation
The congressmen called proposed guidance from the Financial Action Taskforce "concerning."
GOP Lawmaker: Janet Yellen’s Treasury Likely Behind Surprise Crypto Bill
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota also criticizes the updated bipartisan infrastructure bill aiming to raise $28 billion via crypto taxes.
Rep. Emmer Calls Crypto Taxes in US Infrastructure Bill a 'Desperate Attempt'
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota discusses the updated draft of the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill aiming to raise $28 billion via crypto taxes, which clarifies brokers "effectuate" transfers of digital assets but stops short of excluding miners or other parties that don't provide customer transactions. Plus, his take on Virginia Congressman Don Beyer proposing new legislation to regulate digital assets.