crypto policy
China’s World Metaverse Conference Underway in Beijing
China’s three-day World Metaverse Conference (WMC) kicked off Friday in Beijing against concerns over restrictive crypto policies in the country. “The Hash” hosts discuss how officials in China view the metaverse and the potential impact on the global crypto ecosystem.
Key Takeaways From CoinDesk’s Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.
The Mnuchin Files: CoinDesk Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk has released an in-depth report titled "The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy." The 250-page report examines the U.S. crypto policy during the Trump administration, revealing Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key highlights.
