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Warren, Ocasio-Cortez Ask Regulators to Clarify Stance on Crypto Hires
The U.S. lawmakers asked how long an individual is barred from seeking employment in an industry he or she has regulated.
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.
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.
US Senator Warren Leads Congressional Group's Probe Into Bitcoin Mining Energy Use in Texas
Seven Democrats from both the Senate and House are asking Texas grid operator ERCOT how bitcoin mining is impacting the state.
US Senators Warren, Sanders Ask Key Bank Regulator to Rescind Crypto Guidance
The lawmakers also asked a series of questions about how many banks are currently involved in crypto.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC
"I think it's time for us to move in that direction," the Democratic senator told NBC's Chuck Todd, in an interview to be aired Thursday night.
