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Statement: Americans for Financial Reform and Demand Progress statement on House passage of legislative giveaways to the crypto industry that enrich trump and his cronies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025 CONTACT: Jarice Thompson, jarice@ourfinancialsecurity.org Washington, DC- Mark Hays, Associate Director for Cryptocurrency and Financial Technology Americans for Financial Reform and Demand Progress statement on House passage of legislative giveaways to the crypto industry that enrich Trump and his cronies “Today’s House crypto votes are an ill omen for small
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In the News: Why Passing the Stablecoin GENIUS Act Might Not Be So Smart (The New Yorker)
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In the News: GOP targets Treasury’s risk-watching data hub
Republicans in Congress are looking to dismantle a small but powerful government research office that was tasked with detecting risks lurking across the financial system in the wake of the 2008 crisis. Patrick Woodall, managing director for policy at Americans for Financial Reform, said slashing the research office would cut off “unique modeling and monitoring
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In the News: The CLARITY Act Has Advanced Through The House Financial Services Committee
6/13/2025, Tekedia CFTC oversight is underfunded and ill-equipped to handle crypto’s complexity, potentially exposing retail investors to scams and volatility.
