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Helium Becomes Nova Labs After Raising $200M in Fresh Capital
Chief Operating Officer Frank Mong said the firm wanted to make a clear distinction between the parent company and the network itself.
The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi
The 200-page proposal is ostensibly about the electronic trading of U.S. Treasurys – but many industry insiders smell a sneak attack against crypto.
White House Wants Public Comments on Crypto’s Energy Use and Environmental Impact
The Office of Science and Technology Policy is crafting a report that will examine where crypto fits into the country’s climate goals.
Former CPA Pleads Guilty to Helping BitClub Architect Launder Funds in Alleged $722M Ponzi Scheme
The 57-year-old Nevada man pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of aiding in the preparation of a false tax return.
Meet the Libertarian Bitcoiner Considering a Run for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat
Bruce Fenton says he wants to tear down regulatory obstacles for the crypto industry at the federal level.
After Short-Lived Ban, City in Upstate NY Is Still Reckoning With Crypto Miners
Cities across the U.S. are grappling with what it means to have cryptocurrency mining operations in their communities. Plattsburgh offers a sobering case study. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying.
Binance Granted a Crypto Asset Service Provider License From Bahrain’s Central Bank
The oil-rich kingdom has been making moves to strengthen its domestic crypto industry.
Vitalik Buterin Asks Court for Leniency in Upcoming Sentencing of Virgil Griffith
The Ethereum co-founder’s letter paints a moving picture of his relationship with Griffith, his long-time friend and former collaborator, whom Buterin credits with shaping both his own world view and the culture of the Ethereum Foundation.
China’s Digital Yuan Targeted in New Bill From 9 GOP Senators
The Say No to the Silk Road Act stems from not only the well-known privacy concerns around the Chinese CBDC, but also from worries it could be a tool to evade sanctions.
