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Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association
The incoming policy chief arrives as the crypto industry seeks to influence the market structure bill in Congress, including its heavy DeFi implications.
Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance
The Crypto Council for Innovation has integrated with the Proof of Stake Alliance and secured partnerships with other policy groups in Japan and the U.K.
Crypto Industry Rallies Behind House Bill as It Heads Toward Final Vote
The so-called FIT21 legislation to establish a U.S. regulatory regime for digital assets is set for a floor vote next week, and the sector is telling House leaders the effort is "crucial."
Sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights’ Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma
The new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining.
Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources
Though industry insiders are eying Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats nervously as they push bills that may be harsh for the crypto sector, a key committee is so far holding off.
Elizabeth Warren Pushes Back at Blockchain Lobbying Efforts
Responding, Coin Center noted the "fundamental right to freely associate and petition the government."
Unpacking the Biggest U.S. Crypto Lobbying Spenders of 2023
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares insights into the state of crypto lobbying in the U.S as Reuters reports crypto firms have spent nearly $20 million on lobbying by the end of the third quarter this year.
U.S. Crypto Lobbying on Course for Record Spend This Year
Crypto companies spent almost $19 million on lobbying by the end of the third quarter compared with $16 million in the same period last year.
U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas
A top official has asked members of Congress for new laws to extend the Treasury's crypto reach beyond its existing enforcement and sanctions abilities.
A Closer Look at Crypto Lobbying in the U.S.
A recent CoinGecko report has found that the crypto industry has spent $20 million on crypto lobbying in 2023 so far, versus $22 million last year, for a total of just over $56.3 million since 2019. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
