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Here’s What’s In the White House’s Crypto Reports

The White House published six reports and a framework. Here’s what they said.

State of Crypto (Regulation & Policy)

Videos

White House Releases Report on Crypto Mining, Drawing Praise From Advocates and Critics

The Biden administration’s new findings on bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact united industry advocates and critics; Both sides declared their views had support from the highest levels of the U.S. government. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the future of the mining industry and whether the optimism stays.

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Policy

US Government Warns of North Korean Crypto Attacks After Tying Nation to $625M Hack

The government said it had observed North Korean cyber actors targeting a wide range of crypto and blockchain companies, including exchanges, DeFi protocols and play-to-earn games.

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Policy

Government Report Suggests Tightening Regulations on Crypto ATMs

The GAO said the machines are less regulated than crypto exchanges and transactions are more difficult to trace.

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Markets

The US Government Sold Some Bitcoin – and Got a Good Price

The General Services Administration has been auctioning bitcoin since 2014, when the FBI shut down the Silk Road black market.

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Markets

US House Subpanel to Look at Crypto as Part of Examination of How Domestic Terrorism Is Funded

The hearing will assess various means of terrorist financing including cryptocurrencies and other funding mechanisms amid the backdrop of what occurred on Jan. 6.

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee

Markets

How the US Government Shutdown Is Halting Crypto Progress on Wall Street

A record-breaking government shutdown in the U.S. is pushing crypto policy decisions to the back burner.

The White House

Markets

US Telecom Agency Seeks Blockchain Policy Suggestions

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked industry members to provide suggestions for blockchain policy.

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Markets

The US Government Wants to Keep $5.5 Million in Seized Bitcoin

The U.S. Attorney's Office could soon confiscate another 500 bitcoins that have been seized from alleged ID forgers in Ohio.

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Markets

US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day

Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology.

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