Policy
Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?
The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.
Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it.
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets Are 'Highly Risky'
Consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money with crypto, the watchdogs say.
Russian Crypto Miners Brace for Sanctions Fallout Amid Ukraine Conflict
The ruble’s fall has made mining more profitable in Russia for now, but parts and shipping costs are set to rise.
Kazakhstan Crackdown Forces 106 More Crypto Mines to Close
Notable political and business figures were said to be behind some of the mines, including the brother of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
UK's Law Enforcement Agency Calls for Regulation of Crypto Mixing Tech: Report
The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions.
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote
The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.
Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Virtual Currencies Vote
A provision looking to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to switch to the more environmentally friendly proof-of-stake consensus mechanism is in a draft of MiCA up for a parliamentary vote on Monday.
