The New York State Assembly today passed a measure that would create the New York State Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Study Task Force. Under the proposal, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens), the New York Department of Financial Services would establish a task force to examine how to foster a blockchain regulatory environment. The goals of… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Applauds NYS Assembly Passage of Crypto Study Bill
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Biden Budget Makes Critical Tech Investments
On Monday, President Biden released his annual budget, requesting increased funding for agencies including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). To help pay for the budget’s historic investments, President Biden called for a minimum tax on billionaires to ensure the… Continue reading Biden Budget Makes Critical Tech Investments
Testimony to MA Lawmakers: Oppose Indefinite Delivery Fee Caps (SB 2740)
Testimony to RI Lawmakers: Oppose the INFORM Act (S. 2431)
Testimony to RI Lawmakers: Oppose INFORM Act Marketplace Legislation (S. 2431)
Letter to Gov. Newsom: Support Cruise’s AV Passenger Service Application
The Information Op-Ed: Congress’s Big Antitrust Bills Have a Problem – The Happy Customer
EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act, Targeting US Tech
On Thursday, E.U. lawmakers were poised to finalize the Digital Markets Act (DMA) pending an agreement between the European Commission, European Parliament, and member states. The impact of the bill remains squarely focused on American tech companies, and the Biden Administration has warned that the DMA could expose the U.S. tech sector to increased IP… Continue reading EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act, Targeting US Tech
Senate Concludes Judge Jackson Confirmation Hearing
On Thursday, U.S. Senators on the Judiciary Committee concluded a multi-day confirmation hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. While several questions touched on issues of online speech and tech policy, others centered on Judge Jackson’s record as a judge, a public defender, and Vice Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission.… Continue reading Senate Concludes Judge Jackson Confirmation Hearing