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FDIC clarifies process for banks to engage in crypto-related activities, provided that they adequately manage the associated risks. Read FDIC Statement.

Arthur Hayes, BitMEX Co-Founder, Receives Trump Pardon.

U.S. Reps. Emmer and Soto reintroduce Securities Clarity Act, which seeks to differentiate between an asset and a securities contract. Read press release

Last week, the Senate voted 70-28 to repeal the Internal Revenue Service rule, sending the measure to President Donald Trump to sign it into law.

The Financial Services Committee will markup H.R. 2392, the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act on April 2, 10AM in 2128 Rayburn.

Introduced by Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02), the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act seeks to establish a framework for the issuance and operation of dollar-denominated payment stablecoins in the United States. 

April 11, 2025 - Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading

April 25, 2025 - Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody

May 12, 2025 – Tokenization - Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet

June 6, 2025 - DeFi and the American Spirit

Tues, April 1, 9:30AM ET: Cleve will be interviewed on FintechTV's Market Movers: The Opening Bell Live @ NYSE

Thurs, April 3, 3PM ET: Cleve will be interviewed on CNBC Crypto World

Today, Monday, March 31: DC Government is hosting an event to recognize “Women Shaping the Future of Fintech and Digital Asset Policy.” The honorees are Cleve Mesidor of Blockchain Foundation, Perianne Boring of Digital Chambers, Sandra Ro of Global Blockchain Business Council, Penny Lee of  Financial Technology Association.

March 25, 2025

Last week, Cleve Mesidor moderated the “Revolutionizing Payments: Blockchain, Policy & Innovation” session during the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Legislative Summit in DC. Speakers included Circle’s Ashley N. Scott, Block’s Janessa Lopez, and Madeleine Tapia at Alterna Card Services. 

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