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Policy

The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush

The new era for mining in the state might look more like a slog than a boom – but it could also be better for the electric grid.

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Opinion

Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives.

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Policy

Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report

Police reportedly closed the exchanges and arrested their staff after Afghanistan's central bank stated that digital currency trading should be stopped, citing problems and scams.

Police forces in the Herat province of Afghanistan have reportedly shut down 16 crypto exchanges and arrested staff. (Johannes Krey/EyeEm/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto Investment Firm Digital Currency Group Registers Executive as Lobbyist

The company's Grayscale unit has sued the SEC for rejecting its spot bitcoin ETF application.

Barry Silbert. CEO y fundador de Digital Currency Group.

Policy

South Korea's Financial Watchdog to Expedite New Crypto Rules: Report

Thirteen bills related to virtual assets are waiting to be debated in Parliament, the chairman of the Financial Services Commission said.

South Korea's lawmakers are looking into the Terra collapse and other crypto failures. (efired/Getty)

Policy

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report

The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.

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Policy

Singapore's Central Bank to Consult Public on Stablecoin Regulations

The MAS is reviewing rules to deal with the risks of stablecoins, the minister in charge of the bank said.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, minister in charge of the Monetary Authority of Singapore says the central bank is assessing stablecoin regulations. (Handout/Getty Images)

Policy

'I Don’t Believe in Any Kind of "Gotcha" Regulation,' CFTC Commissioner Says on SEC Insider Trading Case

Caroline D. Pham discussed the SEC insider trading case against a former Coinbase manager and why all regulations should be clear before any enforcement actions are taken.

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Policy

Taiwan Set to Ban Crypto Purchases Using Credit Cards: Report

The country's financial regulator sent a letter to the banking association asking credit card companies to stop taking on crypto firms as merchants.

Taiwan's financial regulator wants credit card agencies to stop serving crypto firms.  (chenning.Sung/Getty Images)