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U.S. Bank Regulators Investigating Leaders of the Failed Tech Banks

FDIC chief Martin Gruenberg said a probe is underway as he and Fed Vice Chairman Michael Barr get set to tell U.S. senators what went on at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 27, 2023 at 6:46 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2023

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) speaks to reporters outside of the Senate Chambers in the U.S. Capitol Building on March 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Regulations

U.S. Lawmakers Digging Through Crypto Legislation for Bipartisan Winners: Senator

Ideas have been gathered from the Senate and House, and lawmakers are trying to figure out what can get bipartisan support, said Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 15, 2023 at 7:28 p.m. UTC

Mar 15, 2023

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Regulations

Ex-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar

As the crypto industry awaits a U.S. government decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency, a former economic official said it was working toward that end.

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 28, 2023 at 11:22 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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State of crypto

State of Crypto: Interpreting the Paxos-Binance Tea Leaves

NYDFS forced Paxos to stop issuing Binance USD. The SEC has said BUSD may be a security. Stay with me here – Paxos may not be the regulatory target.

By Nikhilesh De

Feb 15, 2023 at 9:47 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2023

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Regulators Only Have Themselves to Blame for Crypto Not Being Better Regulated

The Senate Banking Committee discussed the regulatory path forward at Tuesday’s “Crypto Crash” hearing.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Feb 15, 2023 at 8:21 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2023

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US Senate Banking Committee to Hold ‘Crypto Crash’ Hearing This Month

Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown announced the hearing on digital assets safeguards for Feb. 14.

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 3, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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One of Crypto’s Favorite US Senators Drops Swan-Song Bill on Eve of Retirement

Sen. Pat Toomey introduced a bill in the final days of the congressional session that he said he hopes will act as a guide for stablecoin legislation next year.

By Jesse Hamilton

Dec 21, 2022 at 10:03 p.m. UTC

Dec 21, 2022

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FTX Hearing in US Senate Reveals Congress Doesn’t Have Immediate Answers

As the crypto industry’s epic disaster continues to unfold with a criminal case and regulatory actions, U.S. senators didn’t find any clear path during a Wednesday hearing.

By Jesse Hamilton

Dec 14, 2022 at 7:55 p.m. UTC

Dec 14, 2022

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