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Australian Minister Says Government Has 'No Issue' With Crypto Investment

Senator Jane Hume also said cryptocurrencies are "an asset class that will grow in importance."

Australian Senator and Assistant Minister for Financial Services and Financial Technology Jane Hume

Markets

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Lobbies US Lawmakers as Crypto Scrutiny Ramps Up

Armstrong said he visited Capitol Hill to network and help answer questions about crypto.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

New FTX Derivative Lets Traders Bet on Re-Election of Brazil’s Bolsonaro

The “Bolsonaro 2022” futures contract should theoretically track the Brazilian president’s perceived chances of re-election.

President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro speaks to his supporters during a protest, May 2021

Markets

Rep. Gaetz of Blockchain Caucus Faces Investigation for Sexual Misconduct: Report

An investigation into the congressman was opened during the final months of the Trump administration.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)

Policy

State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency's Crypto Legacy

Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime.

Donald Trump

Policy

Women in Tech Say Proposed STABLE Act Harms Those It Claims to Protect

Women of color from the cryptocurrency industry are concerned the STABLE Act would make wealth disparities in the U.S. much worse.

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Markets

Ukrainian Politician Discloses Owning $24M in Privacy Coin Monero

The city council member in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, bought 185,000 XMR in 2015 when the cryptocurrency's price was well below $1.

Square in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

Policy

Bolivia Essentially Banned Crypto but Blockchain Advocates Are Pushing Back

Bolivia is one of the rare countries that has essentially banned cryptocurrency, but the nation's blockchain advocates aren't giving up.

Bolivia

Markets

Australian Senator Touts Blockchain Tech for 'One-Touch' Government

An Australian senator has come out as a big fan of blockchain, saying the technology could help facilitate government processes, tighten financial regulation and more.

Andrew Bragg,
Senator for New South Wales, Australia

Policy

Pelosi, Kudlow Signal Market-Moving US Stimulus May Wait Till After Election: Report

With a strong correlation between stocks and the bitcoin price in recent months, analysts say a stimulus package could boost BTC as well.

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