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Biden Accuses Chinese State Actors of Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks
"Hackers with a history of working for the PRC Ministry of State Security (MSS) have engaged in ransomware attacks, cyber enabled extortion, crypto-jacking, and rank theft from victims around the world, all for financial gain," a White House press release said.
Report: White House to Create Ransomware Task Force
The White House is creating a new task force to investigate and tackle ransomware, including cryptocurrency payments, Politico reported Wednesday, but is it just a big PR stunt? "[The White House] is just diverting attention from the fact that they're trying to regain control of the money supply," host Naomi Brockwell said. "They can do it by smearing bitcoin, as they always have done, with the criminal brush."
White House Plans Ransomware Task Force: Report
The task force that will examine ways of limiting cryptocurrency payments in ransomware attacks.
House Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearing on Central Bank Digital Currency
Several crypto-related hearings are scheduled in the U.S. Congress this month. The first is being held Tuesday by the House of Financial Services Committee regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The White House is also reportedly unveiling a national strategy for countering domestic terrorism.
Report: Top White House Tech Critic Tim Wu Owns Over $1M in Bitcoin
A Politico report revealed Tim Wu, Tech Advisor to the White House, is actually a secret crypto whale with over $1 million in bitcoin. “The Hash” panel reacts.
Top White House Adviser Tim Wu Holds Millions in Bitcoin: Report
White House antitrust adviser Tim Wu holds bitcoin and filecoin, according to a recent financial disclosure.
Biden's 2022 Budget Includes New Crypto Reporting Proposals
Proposed cryptocurrency regulations are in the first budget released by Joe Biden's White House.
White House Cyber Adviser Highlights Potential for Misuse of Crypto
Carole House, the National Security Council’s director of cybersecurity, said crypto developers failed to hardcode necessary guardrails.
Pelosi Says It's Tuesday or Bust if White House Wants a Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Report
The House Speaker said if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday evening, a package won't be likely before Nov. 3.
Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations
President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving "digital currency."
