Elizabeth Warren
Texas Bitcoin Miners Face Scrutiny; Core Scientific Will Defend its Interests in Celsius Bankruptcy
Grayscale Investments called the SEC's June rejection for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) "arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory" in its lawsuit against the regulator. Core Scientific intends to pursue what it feels it is owed by Celsius Mining, the mining affiliate of the troubled crypto lender. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and seven other lawmakers are probing Texas' bitcoin mining industry.
Bit Digital Exec on Canada Expansion, State of Crypto Mining
Sam Tabar, chief strategy officer at New York-based digital asset mining company Bit Digital, shares insights into expanding operations to Canada. Plus, his take on the potential repercussions of New York's two-year bitcoin mining moratorium bill, Sen. Warren (D-Mass.) targeting miners for their energy consumption, and the state of the mining industry at large.
New York Non-Renewable Crypto Bill Faces Pushback
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De explains why the bill limiting non-renewable crypto mining currently being reviewed in the New York State Senate could face pushback from lawmakers. Plus, insights on U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s concerns regarding Fidelity Investment’s plans to add bitcoin investing options to 401(k) plans.
Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D), to discuss bitcoin and politics. What role does crypto have in her campaign? How can crypto and Web 3 help California’s local community?
Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create CBDC
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) says it’s time for the U.S. to pursue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) during an interview on “Meet the Press Reports.” “The Hash” panel discusses Warren’s well-known hostility towards cryptocurrencies and the centralized government control associated with CBDCs.
Warren Announces New Bill Targeting Foreign Crypto Companies
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced “The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act,” which would allow sanctions on foreign crypto companies for working with sanctioned entities. “The Hash” team discusses the concerns about crypto as a means for sanctions evasion and refers to a statement from Chainalysis’ John Levin regarding blockchain transparency.
Could China and The Digital Yuan Help Russia Amid Global Sanctions?
Ananya Kumar, GeoEconomics Center assistant director at the Atlantic Council, discusses the economic relationships between Russia and China and how China’s e-CNY may help facilitate a shift away from the U.S. dollar.
Stronghold Digital Mining CEO Responds to Sen. Warren’s Letter Inquiring About Energy Use
As rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint have called for more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining, Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote to several miners, including Stronghold Digital Mining, in January inquiring a report on energy usage.
Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expanded her inquiry of bitcoin miners’ energy usage and their environmental footprint, sending letters Thursday to six more miners, including Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings. In December, Warren wrote to Greenidge Generation. "The Hash" team reacts, discussing the industry implications in the wake of China's crypto mining crackdown.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Taking Aim at Stablecoins, DeFi During Senate Banking Committee Hearing
“The Hash” panel reacts to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticizing stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) in a Tuesday hearing with the Senate Banking Committee. Are stablecoins truly the lifeblood of DeFi, as Warren suggests, and without them, would open finance collapse as we know it?
