Policy

Policy · 1 week ago US Congress Enacts Sanctions Bill Against Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict The US Congress has passed a significant sanctions bill targeting Russia, marking a renewed legislative effort to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Policy · 1 week ago US House Committee Advances Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill for Markup Vote The House Financial Services Committee has advanced the American Reserve Modernization Act, aiming to establish a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managed by the Treasury Department.

Policy · 1 week ago Congress Considers Crypto Tax Exemption and Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Congress is debating two significant cryptocurrency bills, one proposing a tax exemption for small digital-asset transactions and another to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Policy · 1 week ago Chris Land Leads Senate Negotiations on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Chris Land, a key figure in the Senate's crypto regulation efforts, is spearheading the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which aims to clarify jurisdictional oversight between the SEC and CFTC.

Policy · 1 week ago Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Passage of Crypto Clarity Act Amid Global Competition Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the urgent need for Congress to pass the Crypto Clarity Act to secure the U.S.'s position in the global tech landscape, warning of potential innovation losses to other countries.

Policy · 1 week ago Trump Claims Presidential Control Over AI Companies Amid Investor Concerns President Trump asserts that his administration holds sufficient power over AI companies, dismissing calls for regulatory guardrails. This statement comes as AI stocks face market declines, raising concerns among investors.

Policy · 1 week ago Trump Endorses Clarity Act Amid Banking Industry Opposition President Trump has thrown his support behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which is facing significant pushback from major banks concerned about its potential impact on traditional deposits.

Policy · 1 week ago House Republicans Consider Removing Crypto Tax Provisions from Key Legislation House Republicans are contemplating the removal of tax provisions for crypto mining and staking rewards from the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act, potentially altering its legislative trajectory.

Policy · 1 week ago AI Leaders Pause Development Amid Safety Concerns, House Speaker Advocates Caution Top executives from leading AI firms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have paused development efforts due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for a careful approach to AI legislation.

Policy · 1 week ago Andreessen Horowitz Advocates for U.S. Crypto Leadership Amid CLARITY Act Discussions Andreessen Horowitz's crypto division supports U.S. leadership in technology and the establishment of cryptocurrency infrastructure, coinciding with ongoing discussions about the CLARITY Act in Congress.

Policy · 1 week ago Iran Declares Itself Free from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Obligations Iran's Mohammadreza Mohseni-Sani announces the country's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, signaling a shift in its nuclear policy amid rising tensions with international bodies.

Policy · 1 week ago Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Trump’s Support Amid Houthi Escalation Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reached out to former President Donald Trump for assistance as Houthi attacks escalate, threatening regional stability and oil supply.

Policy · 1 week ago Kremlin Proposes Three-Way Meeting Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict The Kremlin has indicated a willingness to engage in diplomatic talks, proposing a three-way meeting amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which may signal a shift in dialogue efforts.

Policy · 1 week ago Commerce Secretary Links Intel Stake to Proposed $5,000 Payments for Americans Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlights the government's Intel stake as a funding source for proposed $5,000 payments to American adults, raising questions about fiscal sustainability.

Policy · 1 week ago UK House of Lords Approves National Cryptocurrency Strategy Amendment The UK House of Lords has passed an amendment requiring the government to develop a national strategy for regulating digital assets, marking a significant step towards formalizing the country's approach to cryptocurrency.

Policy · 2 weeks ago Senate Republicans Release CLARITY Act Text Ahead of Key Vote on September 15 Senate Republicans have unveiled the CLARITY Act text, which requires non-decentralized DeFi platforms to register with the CFTC, just days before a crucial vote that could advance the bill's legislative journey.

Policy · 2 weeks ago UK House of Lords Calls for Comprehensive Digital Asset Strategy The UK House of Lords has mandated HM Treasury to create a formal strategy for digital assets, signaling urgency in the UK's crypto regulatory approach.

Policy · 2 weeks ago Trump Proposes $5,000 Dividend for Every Adult American Amid Low Approval Ratings President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the upcoming midterms, amid a backdrop of declining approval ratings.

Policy · 2 weeks ago Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls for Senate Action on Clarity Act U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Senate to prioritize the Clarity Act, emphasizing its importance for regulating digital assets and maintaining U.S. leadership in the sector.

Policy · 2 weeks ago House Democrats Push for AI Regulation Following Safety Researcher's Alarm Following a resignation letter from a former Anthropic researcher, House Democrats are calling for urgent legislative action to regulate AI development amid concerns of existential risks.