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Digital identity is the future, US Congressman Bill Foster says

NewsColony9 October 2020

by NewsColony9 October 2020017

Speaking at the online launch event for the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association, a Chicago-based group focused on regulatory clarity and industry security, U.S. Representative...

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Illinois Congressman Mike Bost Tests Positive For COVID-19

NewsColony9 October 2020

by NewsColony9 October 2020018

CHICAGO (CBS) — Republican Illinois Congressman Mike Bost announced Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, and is now isolating at home. Bost, who...

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Rules Out Help From Congress As She Grapples With $1.2 Billion Budget Shortfall For 2021

NewsColony7 October 2020

by NewsColony7 October 2020036

CHICAGO (CBS) — Two weeks before she unveils her 2021 budget plan, Mayor Lori Lightfoot still isn’t willing to say if she’ll be able to...

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Congress’ renewed attack on Big Tech may clear the field for decentralization

NewsColony7 October 2020

by NewsColony7 October 2020024

On Tuesday, a House subcommittee put out a massive report that places Big Tech in the crosshairs of major antitrust reforms. The four firms at...

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot To Present 2021 Budget Plan On Oct. 21, One Week Later Than Originally Scheduled

NewsColony5 October 2020

by NewsColony5 October 2020045

CHICAGO (CBS) — Facing a $1.2 billion budget shortfall for next year, in large part due the pandemic, Mayor Lori Lightfoot will announce how she...

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As Airline Industry Loses $5 Billion A Month, Flight Attendants Fear Massive Furloughs Without Help From Congress

NewsColony30 September 2020

by NewsColony30 September 2020023

CHICAGO (CBS) — Flight attendants across the country fear they’ll land on the furlough list if Congress doesn’t act by Thursday on proposals to extend...

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Congress weighs crypto payments and fintech lending in hearing today

NewsColony29 September 2020

by NewsColony29 September 2020024

In a hearing on Tuesday, the Congressional Fintech Task Force heard arguments on new rules that would potentially expand banking regulations to accommodate more technology...

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Blockchain legislation passes the House, heads for Senate

NewsColony29 September 2020

by NewsColony29 September 2020018

The updated Consumer Safety Technology Act, which now includes the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act, has passed in the House of Representatives...

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House Ag Committee leader talks new bills to treat more cryptos like commodities

NewsColony28 September 2020

by NewsColony28 September 2020011

Two bills introduced last week looked to solidify the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — respectively the...

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House Ag Committee leader talks new bills to treat more cryptos like commodities

NewsColony28 September 2020

by NewsColony28 September 2020010

Two bills introduced last week looked to solidify the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — respectively the...