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Policy

What Happens if Ether Is a Security?

A recent suit filed by the New York Attorney General could have far-ranging complications for crypto exchanges that list ether.

New York Attorney General Letitia James (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Policy

U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms

President Joe Biden unveiled his 2023 budget proposal on Thursday.

U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Policy

Senior U.S. House Republican Says CBDCs Could Be ‘Weaponized’ as Political Tool

Majority Whip Tom Emmer is seeking to halt the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a new digital dollar.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

New York Attorney General Alleges Ether Is a Security in KuCoin Lawsuit

A press release said the lawsuit was part of ongoing "efforts to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency platforms."

New York State Attorney General Letitia James (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

Policy

Federal Reserve Setting Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists

Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chairman for supervision, said the central bank is trying not to stomp on crypto innovation and sees the need for stablecoin controls.

Fed Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

SWIFT to Conduct More Tests With CBDC Project

The banking network is seeking to build a system that will connect the digital currencies of different countries.

SWIFT está intentando conectar a las CBDC de todo el mundo. (Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images)

Policy

India's Crypto Regulation Now Has Teeth, Experts Say

Bringing crypto companies into the purview of anti-money laundering rules imposes obligations and exposes them to fines for breaches.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)

Policy

FTX Proposes $4M Bonus Program as It Seeks to Retain Staff

The bankrupt crypto exchange wants to offer supplements up to 94% of salary to avoid sought-after coders quitting

New FTX CEO John J. Ray III (C-Span)

Finance

FTX Reaches $45M Deal to Sell Interest in Sequoia to Abu Dhabi's Investment Arm

The agreement requires approval from a Delaware bankruptcy court as the failed exchange seeks to raise funds for creditors.

(Carmen Martínez Torrón/Getty Images)

Policy

Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole

The U.S. President is expected to unveil his budget proposal on Thursday.

U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)