Policy
India Edges Toward Crypto Legalization With 30% Tax, Announces Digital Rupee
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted the moves during the country's annual budget speech to Parliament.

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s NY Power Plant Permit Delayed: Report
The decision by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation will now come by the end of March.

Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use
The crypto miners welcomed the dialogue on the environmental issues of mining with the Massachusetts senator.

Inside the Company Building Japan's Multistakeholder Digital Yen
DeCurret was born out of Japan's oldest internet firm.

Thai Authorities Plan to Regulate Crypto as Means of Payment
The Thai SEC has also proposed a set of guidelines to limit the use of digital assets for payments.

India's Crypto Industry Awaits New Budget
The challenge of regulating cryptocurrencies may mean the industry won't even be mentioned in the budget speech on Feb. 1.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sets New All-Time High
The measure of bitcoin mining difficulty will likely continue hitting record highs well into 2022.

Pakistan’s Crime Agency to Ask Telecom Authority to Block Crypto Websites: Report
The State Bank of Pakistan has already submitted recommendations for regulating cryptocurrencies.

Biden to Tap Sarah Bloom Raskin for Fed's Powerful Vice Chair for Supervision: Report
The U.S. president will also nominate Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson as Federal Reserve governors, sources told CNBC.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Discussion Paper on Crypto Assets and Stablecoins
"We look forward to hearing the feedback from stakeholders and will draw up a risk-based, pragmatic and agile regulatory regime," HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said.

