Congress is returning to action on Capitol Hill this week and blockchain-related happenings include…
On Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 AM ET, The House Committee on Financial Services Committee will convene for a two-part hearing beginning with FinCEN: “Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.” And then, following in the afternoon at 2 PM ET, the committee will hear, “What’s in Your Digital Wallet? A Review of Recent Trends to Mobile Banking and Payments.” Perhaps, the nod toward a Capital One marketing slogan (“What’s in your wallet?”) was unintended, but blockchain payment rails and cryptocurrency will likely be a hot topic. Webcast available here.
Also in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Committee on Financial Services will hear “Consumers First: Semi-Annual Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau” on Wednesday, April 27 at 10 am ET. Get the webcast here. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra will participate in the semi-annual review of results. It’s possible that cryptocurrency could come up here as banking transparency and regulation is discussed. The day before – on Tuesday, April 26 at 10am – the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs who will also meet with Director Chopra as well as consider “the nominations of Ventris C. Gibson, of Virginia, to be Director of the Mint, and Paul M. Rosen, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, both of the Department of the Treasury.” It’s unlikely the Mint discussion will include NFTs – but maybe someday? See the Senate hearing webcast.
Finally, Punchbowl News reported that fintech and crypto industry advocate and North Carolina Republican congressman Patrick Henry will not run for GOP whip if his party takes back the majority in the fall. (h/t @RonwHammond) This means “he’ll remain at financial services, where he’s the top R and lined up to be chairman,” tweeted Jake Sherman of Punchbowl. Congressman McHenry will also speak to finance-related topics and his future in a live Punchbowl webcast/event on Wednesday, April 27 at 9AM ET in DC. Register here.
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