Digital rights group Fight for the Future isn’t convinced by a new CBDC anti-surveillance bill pitched to the US House Financial Services Committee. US Congressman Tom Emmer introduced the “CBDC Anti-...
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Top Republican lawmaker explains how Congress is warming up to crypto
Episode 4 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block’s Frank Chaparro and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Podc...
CBDC Will Give Private Players Unfair Advantage, US Reps Warn
A number of US representatives are concerned a government-funded central bank digital currency project will be sold to commercial banks. Reps. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., dr...
Crypto-friendly Emmer wins key House leadership post
An outspoken proponent of digital assets just won a high-ranking post in Congress. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., won the race for House GOP whip, according to multiple reports. The Minnesota congres...
Congressman demands answers from Yellen on Tornado Cash sanctions
Crypto booster Congressman Tom Emmer is demanding answers from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for the agency’s recent Tornado Cash sanctions. The Republican from Minnesota took aim at the Treas...