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Blockfusion's Crypto Mine in Niagara Falls Shut Down Due to Zoning Ordinances

As soon as the city's moratorium on the industry was lifted, Blockfusion was ordered to shut down over zoning issues.

The Blockfusion crypto mining facility in Niagara Falls, New York. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Juridique

Here’s What’s In the White House’s Crypto Reports

The White House published six reports and a framework. Here’s what they said.

State of Crypto (Regulation & Policy)

Juridique

Indonesia Has Global Plans for Local Crypto Tokens

The country sees the tokens as a way to boost its economy.

Yakarta toma un interés activo para regular el sector de las criptomonedas. (Getty Images)

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Craig Wright’s Satoshi Proofs ‘Not Credible’ and a ‘Farce,’ Hodlonaut Lawyers Say

Closing statements on behalf of the Twitter user targeted by Wright suggests the case could hinge on vagaries of Norwegian defamation law as much as the identity of Bitcoin’s founder.

Claims over the true identity of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto are being heard in Oslo's District Court. (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

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Politicians, Not the Usual Bureaucrats, Take the Reins on Web3 in Japan

A handful of lawmakers are forming new policies, bypassing the usual lengthier route.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has designated Web3 as a pillar of economic reform. (Zhang Xiaoyu/Getty Images)

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Australian Senator Proposes Crypto Bill Targeting China's Digital Yuan

The proposal lays out disclosure requirements for banks that could make China's central bank digital currency available for use in Australia, and seeks to set up licensing frameworks for stablecoin issuers.

Australian Senator Andrew Bragg, has introduced a new crypto bill targeting China's digital yuan. (andrewbragg.com)

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Binance CEO Zhao Says EU's Proposed Crypto Rules Are Fantastic But Strict

Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week Paris, Changpeng Zhao also said the French city is probably "the financial hub for crypto" in Europe and a larger part of the world.

Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao speaking at Binance Blockchain Week Paris 2022 (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

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White House Crypto Mining Report Draws Praise From Advocates and Critics Alike

The report called on standards to limit the industry’s environmental footprint, or else limit the industry itself.

The White House's report on crypto mining and its environmental impact drew praise from both industry advocates and critics alike. (Ana Lanza/Unsplash)