Fintech

Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., is cosponsoring a bill that would create an interagency task force led by the Treasury secretary to research financial crimes and terrorism, including those using cryptocurrency. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Congress

House to take up three bills to curb cryptocurrency abuses

By Jim Saksa

Posted January 23, 2019 at 12:23pm

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are legally considered commodities and occupy the same category as gold or oil, which are considered “exempt.” (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images file photo)

Congress

Push intensifies for cryptocurrency industry to police itself

By Chris Marquette

Posted January 16, 2019 at 5:02am

The government shutdown is starting to create serious problems for financial technology firms and has put some policy development on hold. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images file photo)

Congress

Fintech sector hurt by shutdown

By Chris Brummer

Posted January 10, 2019 at 6:34pm