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Opinion

Why the Crypto Executive Order Is a Historical Milestone

Regulation surrounding digital assets now seems to be picking up, but what would such a framework entail and what aspects of the digital asset ecosystem will the regulation affect?

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Opinion

Biden Executive Order, Ukraine War Present US Lawmakers an Unprecedented Crypto Learning Opportunity

Ukraine’s use of crypto to secure valuable donations and the Biden administration’s crypto executive order will allow the industry to show how digital assets can be a force for good.

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Policy

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.

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Policy

White House Wants Public Comments on Crypto’s Energy Use and Environmental Impact

The Office of Science and Technology Policy is crafting a report that will examine where crypto fits into the country’s climate goals.

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Policy

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.

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on crypto last week. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise

The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.

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Policy

Biden’s Executive Order Draws Mixed Reactions From Global Crypto Community

Crypto advocates worldwide are somewhat underwhelmed by the U.S. president’s recent executive order on crypto regulation.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks while meeting with business leaders and governors in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Biden administration's long-awaited executive order for government agencies to take a closer look at issues surrounding the crypto market is being celebrated by industry participants despite it lacking a clear path on possible regulation. Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Policy

White House, G7 Say New Guidance Is Coming on Crypto Sanctions Evasion

White House and Treasury officials have said on multiple occasions there is little concern that crypto will be used to evade sanctions against Russia.

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Opinion

Executing on Biden's Crypto Executive Order

Coordinating a "whole-of-government" approach will be difficult.

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