Daily Archives: 18/04/2022

President of the U.S.A chose ex-Ripple adviser as vice chairman of the Fed

The Joseph Biden administration has proposed to the Senate that a former crypto industry consultant be approved for the position of vice chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Michael Barr was nominated by the President of the United States on April 15. Now the US Senate, which rejected Biden’s previous choice, Sarah Bloom Raskin, must vote to nominate a new Federal Reserve Vice Chair. The White House presented Michael Barr as someone who “dedicated his…

Irish lawmakers propose to ban politicians from accepting contributions in cryptocurrencies

Member of the Irish House of Representatives Darra O’Brien proposed to ban political parties from accepting donations in cryptocurrencies due to fears of interference in election campaigns. Darragh O’Brien has sent a letter to Ireland’s political party leaders asking them to amend the Electoral Reform Bill 2022, according to local media reports. He stated the need to review political funding, in particular financial support for parties or individuals, and prohibit them from accepting digital assets.…