Crypto firms failed to deliver ‘promised benefits’ from lawmaker-backed incentives, says nonprofit
“At a minimum, the public should have a say in these crypto handouts," said the Tech Transparency Project.
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Final candidates for next UK prime minister have made pro-crypto statements
The Conservative Party is expected to decide between Rishi Sunak and LizaTruss as the next party leader by Sept. 5, at which point Johnson will officially step down
Crypto Council for Innovation hires government insiders to build leadership team
Linda Jeng and Brett Quick will be joining the council in support of its policy and regulatory affairs team.
US Treasury calls for public comment on digital asset policy, following Biden’s executive order
President Joe Biden's executive order on crypto from March directed the Treasury Department to take the lead among other government agencies in developing policy recommendations.
IMF recommends eco-friendly CBDCs and non-PoW mechanisms for payments
In addition to eco-friendly components, the IMF recommended central banks to include other features in the CBDCs, such as compliance, higher resilience and offline capabilities.
CFTC commissioner appoints senior policy adviser experienced in digital asset regulation
Keaghan Ames worked at Credit Suisse for more than two years as vice president and head of U.S. regulatory policy, which included advising executives on digital assets regulation.
Utah Governor approves of blockchain and digital innovation task force
Some of the primary duties assigned to the task force involve making policy recommendations related to blockchain and related technologies.
US Senate confirms Lael Brainard as Fed vice chair
In a 52–43 vote on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Lael Brainard as vice chair of the Federal Reserve System for four years.
President Biden announces former Ripple adviser as pick for Fed vice chair for supervision
The vice chair for supervision seat at the Federal Reserve has been vacant since governor Randal Quarles’ term ended in October 2021.
Former US Senator and House member joins Crypto Council for Innovation
Sheila Warren said the addition of Cory Gardner was based on his experience "to build a stronger economy and support innovation" as well as his commitment to Web3 and crypto.