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1 week ago
 US Treasury Secretary expresses support for crypto bills at hearing Cointelegraph 1 week ago

US Treasury Secretary expresses support for crypto bills at hearing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports crypto-related bills in Congress, asserting the US should lead in digital assets.

House Financial Services Committee Member Maxine Waters Will Object To Crypto Hearing Cryptonews 1 week ago

House Financial Services Committee Member Maxine Waters Will Object To Crypto Hearing

Maxine Waters, a key member of the House Financial Services Committee, plans to object to an upcoming crypto hearing, drawing attention to potential Trump crypto connections.

1 month ago
 No crypto project has registered with the SEC and ‘lived to tell the tale’ — House committee hearing Cointelegraph 09 Apr 2025

No crypto project has registered with the SEC and ‘lived to tell the tale’ — House committee hearing

A House committee hearing addresses the challenges faced by crypto projects in registering with the SEC, as experts call for more flexible securities laws to accommodate digital assets.

House Financial Services Committee votes to advance bill to regulate stablecoins The Block 03 Apr 2025

House Financial Services Committee votes to advance bill to regulate stablecoins

The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance a bill to regulate stablecoins.

2 months ago
 Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten Cointelegraph 05 Mar 2025

Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten

Representative Sean Casten argues that crypto-friendly rules could threaten national security, igniting debate in the House Financial Services Committee.

3 months ago
Why Congress Needs to Act on Digital Assets – Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil Coindesk 13 Feb 2025

Why Congress Needs to Act on Digital Assets – Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil

Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil urge Congress to act on digital assets, emphasizing legislation's role in maintaining U.S. leadership in crypto and blockchain.

Rep. Hill Slams Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown, Outlines Goals with Crypto Czar Coinpedia 06 Feb 2025

Rep. Hill Slams Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown, Outlines Goals with Crypto Czar

Rep. French Hill criticizes excessive crypto regulation by Gensler, outlining future goals with a crypto czar amidst Bitcoin's surge past $100k.

5 months ago
Congress Shakeup: New Committee Chair Fuels Crypto Bulls With Digital Asset Agenda Bitcoin.com 15 Dec 2024

Congress Shakeup: New Committee Chair Fuels Crypto Bulls With Digital Asset Agenda

Rep. French Hill's election as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee promises a positive outlook for crypto, fostering regulatory clarity and innovation-friendly policies. His leadership marks a pivotal point for digital assets and fintech.

Rep. French Hill Outlines Pro-Crypto Agenda as New House Financial Services Chair Cryptonews 13 Dec 2024

Rep. French Hill Outlines Pro-Crypto Agenda as New House Financial Services Chair

Rep. French Hill, newly elected as House Financial Services Chair, is advocating a pro-crypto agenda emphasizing financial reform, innovation, and clear digital asset regulation.

French Hill Chosen to Chair House Financial Services, Signals Pro-Crypto Agenda Beincrypto 13 Dec 2024

French Hill Chosen to Chair House Financial Services, Signals Pro-Crypto Agenda

Rep. French Hill has been appointed as the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, sparking optimism in the crypto sector due to his pro-crypto stance. Hill aims to address regulatory challenges and collaborate with the administration for supportive regulations, as evidenced by his critique of the FDIC's practices.

Rep. French Hill secures chairmanship to lead the House Financial Services Committee: reports The Block 12 Dec 2024

Rep. French Hill secures chairmanship to lead the House Financial Services Committee: reports

French Hill, known for his crypto-friendly stance, has been elected as the chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. This committee will likely be the starting point for digital asset legislation in the coming year.

French Hill to Lead Powerful Congressional Panel Next Term: Report Coindesk 12 Dec 2024

French Hill to Lead Powerful Congressional Panel Next Term: Report

French Hill, a crypto advocate, will lead a Congressional panel. Previously, he chaired the Financial Services Committee's digital assets subcommittee.

6 months ago
French Hill Seeks House Financial Services Chairmanship Bitcoinhaber 15 Nov 2024

French Hill Seeks House Financial Services Chairmanship

Representative French Hill aims to chair the House Financial Services Committee, focusing on community banking and the impact of Operation Choke Point 2.0 on cryptocurrency access. Competing candidates include Andy Barr, Frank Lucas, and Bill Huizenga.

7 months ago
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Criticized for Handling of Cryptocurrency Regulation at House Committee Hearing Coinotag 25 Sep 2024

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Criticized for Handling of Cryptocurrency Regulation at House Committee Hearing

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler faced criticism for his handling of cryptocurrency regulation at a House Financial Services Committee hearing, reports COINOTAG via Cointelegraph.

Crypto-Friendly SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Objects to Consolidated Audit Trial for Crypto Coingape 24 Sep 2024

Crypto-Friendly SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Objects to Consolidated Audit Trial for Crypto

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda objects to the consolidated audit trail (CAT) for cryptocurrencies, which aims to track investors.

8 months ago
House Financial Services Committee BTC and Crypto 10 AM Hearing Reminder! stacker news 18 Sep 2024

House Financial Services Committee BTC and Crypto 10 AM Hearing Reminder!

A reminder about the House Financial Services Committee hearing on BTC and crypto at 10 AM.

Next Week Will Be a First for SEC Since 2019! Will the Ethereum (ETH) Debate Come Back to the Agenda? Bitcoinsistemi 17 Sep 2024

Next Week Will Be a First for SEC Since 2019! Will the Ethereum (ETH) Debate Come Back to the Agenda?

SEC Chairman Gensler and members will testify before the House Financial Services Committee. The Ethereum-ETH debate may resurface.

All Five SEC Commissioners Set to Testify Next Week: Will ETH Security Debate Resurface? Coingape 17 Sep 2024

All Five SEC Commissioners Set to Testify Next Week: Will ETH Security Debate Resurface?

All five SEC Commissioners will testify before the House Financial Services Committee next week. Market analysts are curious if the ETH security debate will resurface as SEC's Gary Gensler faces a probe over alleged hiring violations.

Regulation of DeFi in the US Congress: criticism of crypto projects supported by Trump Cryptonomist 11 Sep 2024

Regulation of DeFi in the US Congress: criticism of crypto projects supported by Trump

A hearing by the US Congress' subcommittee for digital assets focused on DeFi regulation, with criticism directed at crypto projects supported by Trump.

10 months ago
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says Bitcoin.com 14 Jul 2024

US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about Russia's potential use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions during her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

11 months ago
SEC Under Investigation for Prometheum’s Ethereum (ETH) Custody Plans: What It Means for Crypto Regulation Coinotag 23 May 2024

SEC Under Investigation for Prometheum’s Ethereum (ETH) Custody Plans: What It Means for Crypto Regulation

The House Financial Services Committee is investigating the SEC regarding Prometheum's ETH custody service being classified as a security, sparking debates and implications for Ether ETFs.

1 year ago
U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill Coindesk 15 May 2024

U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill

Rep. Patrick McHenry believes if many Democrats support the upcoming crypto bill in the U.S. House vote, it could persuade the Senate to follow suit, influencing the future of U.S. crypto regulation.

Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering Coindesk 07 May 2024

Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering

U.S. House Democrats on the Financial Services Committee are introducing a bill aimed at combating money laundering via crypto mixers, according to Rep. Sean Casten.

 House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon Cointelegraph 25 Apr 2024

House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon

Maxine Waters, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, revealed negotiations are underway with Republican lawmakers and the Senate for a stablecoin bill expected soon.

‘Buy Bitcoin’ Notepad Held Behind Janet Yellen Sells for $1M Decrypt 25 Apr 2024

‘Buy Bitcoin’ Notepad Held Behind Janet Yellen Sells for $1M

An iconic 'Buy Bitcoin' notepad, showcased during a 2017 House Financial Services Committee hearing behind Janet Yellen, was sold for $1 million.

Leading Lawmakers From House Financial Services Committee Meet With Chuck Schumer To Discuss Stablecoin Bill: Punchbowl News Cryptonews 12 Apr 2024

Leading Lawmakers From House Financial Services Committee Meet With Chuck Schumer To Discuss Stablecoin Bill: Punchbowl News

House Financial Services Committee lawmakers met with Chuck Schumer to discuss an upcoming stablecoin bill, signaling progress in stablecoin regulation.