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Senator Warren Urges ‘Coordinated and Holistic’ Response to ‘Dangers’ of Crypto

In her letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Warren cited DeFi, crypto-enabled cyber attacks and unique threats posed by stablecoins as risks to the financial system.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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Bitcoin Price Seesaws in Tight Range Into the Weekend

Another quiet week for bitcoin as buyers and sellers appear to be in a stalemate. Bitcoin's prices have been caught between $31K and $36K since at least June 21. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun review the week's events that potentially drove BTC movements and discusses Sen. Elizabeth Warren's warning to the SEC regarding crypto regulation. Plus, Jack Dorsey's Square is launching a bitcoin hardware wallet.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sells Off as Regulatory Concerns Resurface

“We expect volatility to remain under pressure until mid [to] late August,” said one trading firm.

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Elizabeth Warren's Bitcoin Blind Spot

Progressives should step outside of their comfort zone and explore the possibilities offered by this new technology, says a progressive.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).

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Elizabeth Warren Gives SEC July 28 Deadline to Figure Out Crypto Regulation

The Democrat senator said in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler that she needs answers by July 28.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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The Left’s Bitcoin Dilemma

Politicians like Elizabeth Warren are pushing bitcoin policies that put the U.S.'s commitment to free speech at risk.

Elizabeth Warren at a campaign rally in California

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House Democrats Form Cryptocurrency Working Group

The announcement came in a hearing about central bank digital currencies.

Rep. Maxine Waters, (D-Calif.) is creating a working group to evaluate cryptocurrencies.

Policy

State of Crypto: Congressional Hearings Are Ramping Up

We're seeing regulators and lawmakers pay closer attention to crypto and, specifically, how it may be regulated.

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What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?

The Basel Committee is asking banks to increase capital requirements for bitcoin exposure, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning against bitcoin risks. U.S. lawmakers are also critical of bitcoin, with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren urging the government to confront crypto threats “head-on.”

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