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Crypto Market Snoozes Through ADP Payroll Shocker
The Omicron variant is behind a sharp decline in U.S. jobs in January, but markets are shrugging off the weak number.

Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation Issues Warning About DeFi
The U.S. state regulatory body emphasized the DeFi investment market is still new, highly volatile and driven mostly by psychological factors.


Bank of America Says US CBDC Would Preserve Dollar’s Status as World’s Reserve Currency
CBDC’s are an inevitable evolution of today’s electronic currencies, the bank’s analysts said.

Biden Administration to Release Executive Order on Crypto as Early as February: Report
The directive will ask federal agencies to determine the risks and opportunities posed by digital assets.

Binance Didn't Upgrade Customer Checks, Despite Promises to Regulators: Report
A Reuters investigation found Binance has not been as keen on regulation as it has publicly professed to be.

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

LIVE BLOG: Congressional Hearing Puts Crypto Energy Use in the Crosshairs
Follow along as CoinDesk reporters provide updates.

Russian Authorities Say They’ve Dismantled REvil Ransomware Group at US Request
The FSB raided 25 residences, seizing approximately $6.8 million in various currencies including cryptocurrencies.

US Congress to Hold Oversight Hearing on Crypto Mining: Report
Lawmakers will look at mining’s effect on the environment.

