Tom Emmer

Billionaire Elon Musk wears many hats as the leader of companies like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink and X. Could the title of Speaker of the House get added on top of his Department of Government Efficiency role soon? What Happened: The influence Musk has on...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on Tuesday admitted that the agency moved forward with regulatory actions against crypto entities despite being aware of potential legal issues. What Happened: “We knew ahead of time that there were legal questions about whether we have the authority to do what...

In a formal letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, prominent Republican leaders, Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Patrick McHenry (R-NC), are pressing for clarity on the regulatory stance surrounding crypto airdrops. What Happened: The lawmakers argue that the SEC's current...

Representative Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Tuesday voiced strong opposition to the potential implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States without stringent Congressional oversight and adherence to fundamental American values. What Happened: In an interview with Bloomberg...

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked top Treasury officials regarding the use of cryptocurrency by Hamas for fundraising.  What Happened: Emmer tweeted on X, "Today, I asked Treasury’s Head of FinCEN and OFAC about the WSJ’s reporting on Hamas’s digital asset fundraising campaign....

Republicans Tom Emmer, who serves as majority whip in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson, are leading a legislative effort aimed at removing Gary Gensler from his position as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Gensler’s...

The US Treasury Department’s suggested regulations for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry have met with strong opposition from Republican lawmaker, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.). What Happened: As reported by The Block, the Treasury Department has proposed to Congress the introduction of new...

Newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is known for his Evangelical Christian views. His stance on cryptocurrency remains largely ambiguous. What Happened: Johnson, a far-right conservative, steps into the Speaker role during an especially volatile time. The crypto community, which is...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. As it reaches a tense 3-week mark to find a Speaker for the US House, perhaps everyone can chill and support marijuana The US House of Representatives seems to be struggling to find a Speaker.  Since...

Former President Donald Trump dealt a blow to Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.)’s bid for Speaker of the House this week, demonstrating his enduring sway in the GOP. According to a Politico report, following Emmer’s nomination by the Republican Conference, Trump lambasted him on Truth...

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made history as the first person to be voted out of the position in U.S. history. Since the California Republican was voted out earlier this month, the Republican-led House of Representatives has struggled to come to an agreement on who will take over the...

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota and a notable advocate for cryptocurrency-related legislation, recently announced his intention to become the Speaker of the House. This influential position, responsible for orchestrating the House of Representatives legislative...

In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 216-210. Here’s a look at what happened and the betting odds on who the next Speaker of the House could be. What Happened: On...

The role of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is in jeopardy, as a member of his own party calls for his ouster following his endorsement of a temporary government funding bill. What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Republican heavyweight McCarthy voiced his confidence on Sunday that he...

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” on Thursday tweeted about the future of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in light of the potential introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).  What Happened: Kiyosaki raised concerns about the erosion of privacy and the increasing...