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<p><img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/C4D0BAQGBc3KzyqgZpQ/company-logo_100_100/0/1630682957285?e&#61;1702512000&amp;v&#61;beta&amp;t&#61;Ji7hFiY0rn5Egoe11STDZu8NkYySiTrxHcor2MeLAUE" /></p><h2 id="header-0"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bsvblockchain/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BSV Blockchain</a></h2><p>8,865 followers</p><p>September 12, 2023</p><p>Senator Ted Cruz expressed support for BTC mining in Texas during an appearance on Fox News Radio, highlighting the positive impact it has had on the state. Meanwhile, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is planning to introduce an amendment aimed at restricting the SEC&#39;s funding for digital asset enforcement until clear regulations are put in place, although the success of this amendment remains uncertain.</p><p>The BSV Blockchain Gazette is presented by Bryan Daugherty, Global Policy Director for the BSV Blockchain Association, featuring:</p><ul><li>Senator <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzted/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ted Cruz</a></li><li>House Majority Whip <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomemmer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tom Emmer</a></li><li>CFTC Commissioner <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-goldsmith-romero-29496b135/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Christy Goldsmith Romero</a></li><li>Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rippleofficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> Labs</li></ul><h3 id="sen-ted-cruz-r-tx-champions-btc-mining-benefits-in-texas-on-fox-news-radio">Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Champions BTC Mining Benefits in Texas on Fox News Radio</h3><p>Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke on Fox News Radio, voicing support for BTC mining and the benefits mining is bringing to Texas.</p><h3 id="rep-tom-emmer-r-mn-takes-aim-at-sec-39-s-digital-asset-enforcement-in-fy-2024-bill">Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) Takes Aim at SEC&#39;s Digital Asset Enforcement in FY 2024 Bill</h3><p>House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) announced plans to sponsor an amendment to the FY 2024 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill to restrict the SEC’s use of funds on digital asset enforcement until there are clear regulations in place. The amendment is not expected to ultimately pass.</p><h3 id="cftc-takes-down-btc-fraudster-jacob-orvidas-issues-crypto-safety-recommendations">CFTC Takes Down BTC Fraudster Jacob Orvidas, Issues Crypto Safety Recommendations</h3><p>The CFTC filed and settled charges against Jacob Orvidas for leveraging BTC fraud and failing to register as a commodity pool operator, requiring him to pay over $2 million in restitution and a $500,000 civil monetary penalty. In a statement of support for the decision, CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero released recommendations for crypto customers to protect themselves from fraud.</p><h3 id="fed-vice-chair-raises-alarm-over-unregulated-stablecoins-at-fintech-conference">Fed Vice Chair Raises Alarm Over Unregulated Stablecoins at Fintech Conference</h3><p>At the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s annual Fintech Conference, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said he is “deeply concerned” about widespread use of unregulated stablecoins and the threat they could pose to financial stability.</p><h3 id="sec-fights-back-against-ripple-labs-39-appeal-in-ongoing-legal-battle">SEC Fights Back Against Ripple Labs&#39; Appeal in Ongoing Legal Battle</h3><p>The SEC pushed back against Ripple Labs’ efforts to block its appeal, filing a reply memorandum to reinforce the agency’s interlocutory appeal.</p><h3 id="new-ebook-39-the-next-era-in-miner-economics-embracing-coopetition-and-infrastructure-39">New eBook: &#39;The Next Era in Miner Economics: Embracing Coopetition and Infrastructure&#39;</h3><p>Download the eBook:<img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4D12AQG2wkVCMaDeNw/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/0/1694507386417?e&#61;1700092800&amp;v&#61;beta&amp;t&#61;sB3dhMLroFRs6zREgnap4Ml3GUHloy0RL_Y3-cESbP8" /></p><p>Discover the future of miner economics with our new eBook, &#39;<a href="https://resources.bsvblockchain.org/the-next-era-in-miner-economics-embracing-coopetition-and-infrastructure" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Next Era in Miner Economics: Embracing Coopetition and Infrastructure.</a>&#39; Co-authored by experts Greg Ward and Kurt Wuckert Jr., this comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of miners, shedding light on their pivotal role in advancing blockchain technology. 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