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Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
How lawmakers approach privacy with central bank digital currencies differ, but the fact remains they're very frequently now raising the issue.

Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important
European officials will vote on rules restricting anonymous crypto transactions later this week.

The Unnoticed OFAC Budget Ask in Last Week's Crypto Congressional Hearing
Whether FinCEN and OFAC have the resources they need to enforce anti-money laundering rules seems very under-discussed.

Joe Biden’s Crypto Executive Order Is a Symbol
The symbolism of U.S. President Joe Biden signing last week’s directive may have more of an impact than the practical effects.

Crypto Still Isn't Helping Russian Oligarchs Evade Sanctions
This feels like a perfect test case for crypto’s value proposition that has yet to materialize.
