Tom Emmer

A group of far-right House Republicans is planning to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House speaker as early as next week and pitching for Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), according to four anonymous sources. This move could cause further upheaval amid a potential government shutdown. This...

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) voiced his criticism of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, citing two main problems during Gensler’s tenure.  What Happened: Davidson said, “Gary Gensler’s tenure at the SEC highlights two key problems – a problem with...

Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) criticized Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on Wednesday, suggesting that Gensler's approach to regulation is biased in favor of large financial institutions and detrimental to innovation. The world of digital assets and their...

In a move to safeguard the financial privacy of U.S. citizens, Republican Representative Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has brought back the “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act” in the United States House of Representatives. What Happened: As reported by Cointelegraph,...

A United States House panel on Wednesday gave its approval to two bills aiming to bring regulatory clarity to crypto firms.  What Happened: These bills address key issues like jurisdictional differences between securities and commodities regulators and provide guidelines for blockchain...

The cryptocurrency XRP Token (CRYPTO: XRP) from Ripple is soaring Thursday after a U.S. judge issued a favorable ruling in a case dating to 2020. Here’s a look at how much an investment from the time the case was announced is worth today. Landmark Court Ruling For Crypto Sector: U.S. District...

Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), a Republican Congressman, launched a scathing attack on U.S. Securities and Exchange, or SEC, Chairman Gary Gensler, calling him an “incompetent cop on the beat.”  What Happened: Emmer, at a Tuesday hearing held by the House Committee on Financial Services,...

Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood said regulators are “using crypto as a scapegoat” for their own lapses in oversight of traditional banking. What Happened: Wood on Wednesday responded to a letter sent by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) to the Federal Deposit Insurance...

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has launched a campaign against the Biden administration's efforts to establish a digital dollar, saying it could be employed to collect sensitive financial data of United States citizens. Emmer, a staunch supporter of the cryptocurrency...

Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gensler for his "regulatory purgatory" strategy, arguing that it hurts everyday Americans the most. What Happened: This comes in response to the SEC crackdown on Kraken,...

Instead of calling for more regulation, a leading member of the U.S. Congress is looking for answers to the recent issues facing the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) was on Fox Business, as reported by Decrypt, and during the ...