2024-03-26
1/ OFAC just issued a significant sanctions package against Russian crypto and fintech entities, focusing on individuals and companies involved in crypto trading platforms and blockchain projects for Russian nationals and banks. https://home.treasury.gov/...
The Block
The US OFAC sanctions 13 entities, including Netex24, and two individuals for helping Russian nationals potentially evade sanctions by building crypto services
- The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 13 entities and two individuals for helping sanctioned entities to evade sanctions in Russia.
2022-09-09
1/ The @WHOSTP released its climate and energy paper following the @POTUS executive order on #crypto https://www.whitehouse.gov/... https://twitter.com/...
The Block
A White House report proposes outright restrictions on proof-of-work mechanisms if US crypto mining companies fail to reduce the industry's environmental impact
- The White House encouraged a broad policy push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and urged the use of clean energy by U.S. crypto mining companies.
2022-07-27
We applaud the bipartisan leadership of @SenToomey and @SenatorSinema. With 1 in 5 Americans holding or using crypto, greater regulatory clarity will support the industry's next stage of growth. https://www.banking.senate.gov/ ...
CoinDesk
Senators Toomey and Sinema introduce a bill to exempt crypto users from being taxed on transactions of under $50, similar to a bipartisan bill in the House
2022-05-05
1/ Today, @GavinNewsom signed a Blockchain Executive Order that aims to promote responsible #web3 innovation. The approach looks collaborative, holistic and industry-friendly. https://www.gov.ca.gov/...
Protocol
Governor Newsom signs an EO to “create a transparent regulatory and business environment for Web3 companies”, directing state agencies to recommend next steps
and saw the jobs and companies that emerged here in CA and throughout the US — proud to see @GavinNewsom leading on Web3 https://www.gov.ca.gov/... Jake Snow / @snowjake : This is ...
2021-08-05
We join concerned Americans and industry allies in thanking @RonWyden, @SenLummis, and @SenToomey for their bipartisan amendment to the infrastructure bill currently before the U.S. Senate. https://twitter.com/...
The Block
Senators Lummis, Wyden, Toomey propose amendment to infrastructure bill excluding crypto developers, miners, node operators, others from the “broker” definition
A trio of U.S. senators is proposing a legislative exclusion for crypto companies, including miners and software developers …