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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.
The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.
Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Confirms He’s Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat
The long-time crypto proponent will take on vulnerable incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan, and is initially funding his campaign with $5 million of personal bitcoin wealth.
State Regulators Crack Down on Voyager Digital's Crypto Interest Offering
The coordinated legal push resembles BlockFi's legal battle, which ended in a $100 million fine and pledges to register as a security.
Greener Bitcoin Mining Could Be China’s ‘Trillion-Dollar Present’ to the US
Can change come fast enough for an ESG-embattled mining industry?
Janet Yellen, Sounding More Constructive, Acknowledges Crypto's Role in Finance
The former Fed chair and current Treasury secretary had been skeptical, saying in 2018 she "was not a fan" of bitcoin.
City of Austin Approves ‘Fact-Finding Study’ for Tax Payments in Bitcoin, Crypto
The Texas city will investigate the feasibility of adopting “bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies” with a study due in mid-June.
US Justice Dept. Charges 2 in NFT 'Rug Pull' Scheme
"They pulled the rug out from under the victims," U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said of the creators of the Frosties NFT collection.
US Senate to Consider Bill Examining El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment
The bill, which was passed out of committee on Wednesday, generated the displeasure of El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele.
UK, US Regulators Call for ‘High Levels’ of Global Collaboration in Overseeing DeFi
The Fed is sharing its analysis on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) with six other central banks at the BIS, said Chair Jerome Powell.
