Cryptopols has established evaluation criteria used to assess the sentiment by US politicians towards the crypto industry, web3 ecosystem and blockchain technology. This website uses a variety of sources to get information of US politicians to evaluate their crypto sentiment, most notably legislative actions (i.e. sponsoring a crypto-related bill), press releases, news articles as well as direct statements on the topic of crypto, such as social media posts. Every event is assessed individually and a politician's overall sentiment constitutes the aggregate of past assessments. The same methodology is also applied to bills and resolutions introduced by members of Congress.
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The following classifications are interpreted as pro-crypto sentiment, which includes statements, opinions and actions taken by a politician where he/she:
The following classifications are interpreted as anti-crypto sentiment, which includes statements, opinions and actions taken by a politician where he/she:
Cryptopols organizes crypto bills and resolutions by category which represents the topic(s) that a specific legislation covers, such as CBDC or DeFi. This allows users to get a quick overall understanding of the scope of a legislation and enables them to search for specific topics of interest. The categories are explained in more detail below.
Legislation concerning the development, regulation, or prohibition of digital currencies issued by the Federal Reserve Bank, including aspects related to their implementation, privacy, and economic impact.
Proposals aimed at safeguarding consumers participating in digital asset markets, including measures to prevent fraud, ensure fair practices, and provide clear disclosures.
Legislation focused on preventing, detecting, and prosecuting criminal activities related to digital assets, such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit uses.
Proposals addressing the secure storage and handling of digital assets, including regulatory requirements for custodial services and protection against theft and loss.
Legislation related to the regulation, development, and oversight of decentralized financial protocols and platforms that operate without traditional intermediaries.
Legislation pertaining to the accessibility of digital asset markets for investors, including barriers to entry, equity, and the democratization of finance.
Proposals that aim to foster innovation within the blockchain and digital currency spaces, possibly through funding, regulatory sandboxes, or supportive legal frameworks.
Legislation that deals with the right to privacy for individuals and businesses within the digital asset ecosystem, including data protection and anonymity concerns.
Proposals that call for or fund research into various aspects of digital currencies and blockchain technology, aiming to inform policymakers and guide future regulation.
Legislation that addresses the role of digital currencies in enforcing economic sanctions, including measures to prevent evasion through digital asset transactions.
Proposals that outline the taxation regime for digital assets and the reporting requirements for individuals and entities engaged in digital asset transactions.
Catch-all category which includes legislation that doesn't neatly fit into any of the categories above but is related to digital currencies and blockchain technology.
