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Texas Blockchain Council Exec: ‘Embarrassing’ to See Senators Concerned Over Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Use in Texas

A group of seven Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are looking into the energy usage and carbon emissions of the bitcoin mining industry in Texas as well as the impact on the grid and local consumers. Texas Blockchain Council's Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard weighs in.

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Texas Bitcoin Miners Face Scrutiny; Core Scientific Will Defend its Interests in Celsius Bankruptcy

Grayscale Investments called the SEC's June rejection for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) "arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory" in its lawsuit against the regulator. Core Scientific intends to pursue what it feels it is owed by Celsius Mining, the mining affiliate of the troubled crypto lender. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and seven other lawmakers are probing Texas' bitcoin mining industry.

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La sénatrice américaine Warren dirige l'enquête du groupe du Congrès sur la consommation d'énergie du minage de Bitcoin au Texas

Sept démocrates du Sénat et de la Chambre des représentants demandent à l'opérateur de réseau électrique du Texas ERCOT quel est l'impact de l'exploitation minière de Bitcoin sur l'État.

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Les sénateurs américains Warren et Sanders demandent au régulateur bancaire d'annuler les directives sur les Crypto.

Les législateurs ont également posé une série de questions sur le nombre de banques actuellement impliquées dans la Crypto.

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Bit Digital Exec on Canada Expansion, State of Crypto Mining

Sam Tabar, chief strategy officer at New York-based digital asset mining company Bit Digital, shares insights into expanding operations to Canada. Plus, his take on the potential repercussions of New York's two-year bitcoin mining moratorium bill, Sen. Warren (D-Mass.) targeting miners for their energy consumption, and the state of the mining industry at large.

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New York Non-Renewable Crypto Bill Faces Pushback

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De explains why the bill limiting non-renewable crypto mining currently being reviewed in the New York State Senate could face pushback from lawmakers. Plus, insights on U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s concerns regarding Fidelity Investment’s plans to add bitcoin investing options to 401(k) plans. 

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Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D), to discuss bitcoin and politics. What role does crypto have in her campaign? How can crypto and Web 3 help California’s local community?

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create CBDC

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) says it’s time for the U.S. to pursue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) during an interview on “Meet the Press Reports.” “The Hash” panel discusses Warren’s well-known hostility towards cryptocurrencies and the centralized government control associated with CBDCs.

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Elizabeth Warren appelle les États-Unis à créer une CBDC

« Je pense qu'il est temps pour nous d'aller dans cette direction », a déclaré le sénateur démocrate à Chuck Todd de NBC, dans une interview diffusée jeudi soir.

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La question budgétaire passée inaperçue de l'OFAC lors de l'audience du Congrès sur la Crypto la semaine dernière

La question de savoir si le FinCEN et l’OFAC disposent des ressources nécessaires pour faire respecter les règles de lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent semble être très peu débattue.

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