Crypto
Zcash gets a Washington lobbyist to push crypto policy
The newly registered lobbying operation lists the CLARITY Act and two digital asset tax proposals among the issues it plans to lobby on in Washington.
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Macro
Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for $50m lobbying scheme
River's ex-housemate, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, testified he had no idea about his activities.
Geopolitics
Ex-congressman and Rubio ally gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
Former congressman David Rivera (R-Florida) maintained that, despite a $50 million lobbying contract from Venezuela's government, he advocated for the removal…
Finance
Prediction Markets, Casinos In Lobbying Duel Over Industries Rife With Consumer Debt, Addiction Issues
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AI
'Communist Lobbying': Sheehy Blasts Left-Wing Push To Kill Data Centers
Montana GOP Sen. Tim Sheehy blasted calls for a moratorium on new data centers Monday, warning that restricting their construction would kill American jobs and…
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak
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AI
OpenAI, Anthropic boost lobbying as legacy tech and defense spending slips
The two AI developers spent a combined $3.17 million in the second quarter, up 23% from the first three months of 2026.
Autos
Uber's robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
Washington D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
Macro
Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: Report
Andrew Bailey reportedly said Bank of England policy remained independent after a meeting with Nigel Farage that included discussions on cryptocurrency.
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
Trump Lobbying For Slam Dunk Victory In Battle Affecting All Americans
'Win for the president, win for the American people'
Healthcare
Drug companies involved in TrumpRx boosted lobbying by 23% ahead of program's launch
OpenSecrets reports that 17 drug companies in TrumpRx boosted lobbying by 23% to over $130M in 2025, outpacing the broader industry's spending.
Geopolitics
Jury convicts former Florida congressman in Venezuela lobbying case
David Rivera, Marco Rubio's former housemate, was accused of accepting millions from the Maduro regime to lobby US politicians.
Geopolitics
Ex-Fla. congressman and Rubio ally convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Prosecutors had alleged that David Rivera had received a secret $50 million contract to influence the first Trump administration.
Geopolitics
U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty
A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.
Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
Geopolitics
Rubio testifies in former congressman's Venezuela lobbying trial
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying over his interactions with former Miami congressman David Rivera
Geopolitics
Rubio to testify in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
Crypto
Coinbase execs deny lobbying against Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption
US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are pegged and do not change in value, but not other cryptocurrencies.
Technology
Inside the Big Tech Lobbying Machine Aiming to Halt Social Media Bans
Tech giants, including Meta and Alphabet, are spending lavishly on splashy billboard ads, courting on-the-fence politicians and bulking up their ranks of lobby…
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".
Crypto
How Crypto's Lobbying Muscle May Save the Clarity Act
A market rout may have decimated the crypto industry. But its machine in Washington may power proposed regulation past concerned Democrats.
Geopolitics
Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show
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Boss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quits after Epstein revelations
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Crypto
Barry Silbert ramps up lobbying while fighting multi-billion fraud allegations
The crypto titan has been accused of defrauding numerous mega investors - including Mark Cuban
Federal prosecutors slam Mangione lawyers' 'meritless' claims about Bondi's lobbying ties
Federal prosecutors are slamming Luigi Mangione's lawyers for making what the government said were "meritless" and "misleading" claims about Attorney General P…
Crypto
Coinbase CEO says reopening GENIUS Act is 'red line,' slams bank lobbying
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a "red line," accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and…
Tim Cook's lobbying hangs over a key kids online safety vote
Tim Cook's lobbying hangs over a key kids online safety vote
