Category: Crypto bill

President of Panama shoots down crypto bill citing FATF guidelines

June 17, 2022

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Although the president has previously called the laws innovative, his concern regarding Anti-Money Laundering measures has put the bill back up for debate with the government. 2026 Total views 25 Total shares Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo has partially vetoed Bill No. 697, dubbed the “crypto bill,” saying it requires more work to better fit Panama’s […]

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SEC boss worries crypto bill undermines financial protections

June 15, 2022

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A provision in the bill gives authority over some cryptocurrencies to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), with the agency head saying it cares about having “rigorous oversight of markets.” 1515 Total views 19 Total shares United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said he’s worried that a proposed bill to create […]

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New York State Assembly passes ban on new BTC mines that don’t use green power

April 27, 2022

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The bill will now be carried with support to the Senate for passing before a final sign-off into law by Governor Hochul. 1870 Total views 50 Total shares The New York State Assembly passed a bill late on Tuesday April 26 that would place a two-year ban on all new proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining facilities […]

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Senator Warren seizes on fears over crypto and sanctions with new bill

March 9, 2022

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If passed, Elizabeth Warren’s new draft crypto bill will require local crypto exchanges to submit “detailed records” to the Treasury Department of customers’ identities and transfers to private crypto wallets. 400 Total views 4 Total shares Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is preparing a bill to crack down on the use of crypto as a way […]

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Uruguay: Senator introduces bill to enable use of crypto for payments

August 5, 2021

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Uruguayan Senator Juan Satori has introduced a draft bill to regulate cryptocurrency and enable businesses to accept crypto payments. Satori joins a growing list of politicians from South American and Spanish-speaking countries that are seeking to bring crypto adoption into the mainstream. The Senator is not proposing the use of crypto as legal tender as […]

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Bipartisan bill to study blockchain and crypto passes US House of Representatives

June 24, 2021

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The Consumer Safety Technology Act passed quickly in the House, and if enacted would require the study of blockchain tech and digital tokens. 1741 Total views 7 Total shares A bipartisan bill that requires the study of blockchain technology and digital tokens passed the House of Representatives on June 22. The “Consumer Safety Technology Act” […]

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