Sandali Handagama

Sandali Handagama is CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for policy and regulations, EMEA. She is an alumna of Columbia University's graduate school of journalism and has contributed to a variety of publications including The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Nation and Popular Science. Sandali doesn't own any crypto and she tweets as @iamsandali

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Policy

Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules

Crypto advocates were able to sway lawmakers against a provision that could have effectively banned bitcoin in the European Union. Can they do it again?

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Policy

EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission.

European Union flag (Håkan Dahlström/Getty)

Policy

Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU

Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union.

The EU parliament is set to vote on a crypto legislative package that may seek to limit the use of proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. (Laura Zulian/Getty Images)

Policy

Sudan's Central Bank Warns Against Using Crypto as Economy Suffers: Report

The bank said that cryptos carry high risks, including financial crime, piracy and loss of value.

Sudan Flag Against City Blurred Background At Sunrise Backlight (NatanaelGinting/ Getty)

Finance

UK Set to Disclose Plans for Regulating Crypto in Coming Weeks: CNBC

Like the EU's framework for crypto assets that is currently making its way through the legislative process, the U.K.'s regulatory efforts may also focus heavily on stablecoins.

U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak will reportedly announce the government's plans for regulating crypto in the coming weeks. (Leon Neal/Getty)

Layer 2

Can Crypto Miners Make the World Greener?

As it decarbonizes, the mining industry might help push energy producers to build more renewable power sources.

Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Yunha)

Layer 2

How Northern Italian Hydropower Producers Became Bitcoin Miners

In the pursuit of economic sustainability, northern Italian hydropower producers are turning to bitcoin mining.

The Valstagna hydropower plant located in the Veneto region of Italy houses 300 ASIC miners set up by Alps Blockchain. (Sandali Handagama)

Policy

EU's MiCA Bill Moves Forward Without Bitcoin Limiting Provision

The EU's landmark legislative package for governing crypto assets is moving on to the next stage of negotiations without the divisive provision seeking to restrict the use of proof-of-work crypto.

European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)

Policy

MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision

EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary vote.

European legislators must agree on a negotiating mandate for MiCA, the EU's proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets. (Rachele Rossi/Getty)

Policy

Crypto Remains a Threat: ECB Chief Christine Lagarde

Crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing Russia sanctions, Lagarde said during an appearance at the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Summit on Tuesday.

ECB President Christine Lagarde (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)