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State of Crypto: Ransomware Is a Crypto Problem

The crypto industry needs to pay attention to – and help fight – the growing ransomware threat.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 8, 2021

Ransomware's been an issue for years, but recent high-profile attacks are shining a spotlight on the form of cyberattack – and crypto's role in enabling it.

State of Crypto: Federal Regulations Are Coming Into Focus

A lot happened in May on the regulatory front. We’re finally getting a view of what the Biden Administration may do about crypto.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 1, 2021

We're getting a better sense of how crypto regulation under the Biden administration may shake out.

State of Crypto: What Regulators Said at Consensus 2021

Regulators are getting more involved in crypto, or so they said at this year's Consensus event.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 28, 2021

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard detailed the policy considerations around a digital dollar on Monday.

State of Crypto: Meet Lael Brainard, the Fed's CBDC Champion

Last year, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard announced the Boston branch of the U.S. central bank was exploring a digital dollar. She’ll be speaking next week at Consensus.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 18, 2021

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard has addressed crypto-related issues while in her role at the U.S. central bank over the past five years.

State of Crypto: Gary Gensler's Regulatory Clarity Sounds Awfully Familiar

Gary Gensler said Congress should provide clarity around crypto exchange regulation. A 2020 bill sought to do just that.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 11, 2021

SEC Chair Gary Gensler suggested Congress could grant a federal regulator oversight authority over crypto exchanges during a Congressional hearing last week.
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