Blockchain and cryptocurrency taxation were among some of the items firms were concerned about. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent $16.4 million in lobbying costs, although not all of that was dedicated to fintech-related items. A bill from Rep. Warren Davidson that would “exempt digital tokens from securities regulations” has also gained a lot of attention from the industry.
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Firms Lobbying Around Fintech Totals $42M in Q1: Report
Lobbying disclosures show advocacy groups and other companies focused on fintech spent $42 million in the first quarter of 2019. So reports Roll Call.
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