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Pro-Blockchain Bill Clears Hurdle in U.S. House

The legislation would tell the U.S. secretary of commerce to officially cheer for domestic blockchain technology, though its path toward becoming a law is uncertain.

A piece of legislation that just passed a U.S. House of Representatives committee would tell the Department of Commerce to boost blockchain technology. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Valkyrie Exec. Unpacks House Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg discusses his reactions to Thursday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the energy use of crypto mining. Plus, thoughts on the threat of a 51% attack on Bitcoin, criticisms about proof-of-work mining, and a wider outlook for the mining industry.

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Witnesses Debate Crypto Mining's Efficiency in Congressional Hearing on Environment

Lawmaker questions ranged from basics on blockchain to queries about different energy sources.

Rep. Diana Degette (D-Co.) chaired Thursday's hearing on crypto's energy impact. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his insights on an upcoming Congressional hearing that will examine the environmental impact of crypto mining, especially on the bitcoin network. The Oversight and Investigations subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is currently drawing up a list of witnesses while the date still has yet to be set.

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