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Policy

Why China’s Crackdown May Make Bitcoin Mining More Centralized

Big Chinese miners are likely to survive the crackdown.

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Markets

DeFi 'Raises Challenges' for Investors, Regulators, SEC's Gensler Says

The regulator has suggested that a dedicated market regulator would offer some protection against fraud and manipulation.

DeFi and crypto lending may pose issues for investors, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

Markets

Security Tokens Could See Rapid Growth in Europe, Outpacing Cryptocurrencies

Security tokens could take off in Europe, potentially surpassing market volume for cryptos by 2026.

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Policy

Iran Bans All Crypto Mining for the Summer: Report

Even authorized miners will have to halt operations until late September.

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Policy

3 Things You Need to Know About China's Crypto Crackdown

The crackdown notice from the State Council has sent shockwaves across the crypto industry in China.

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Videos

Senator Lummis Talks Crypto Regulation, Environmental Standards

Crypto-friendly Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming discusses the need for governmental regulation in the crypto space to encourage responsible innovation. Plus, she shares her thoughts on using renewable energy for bitcoin mining.

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Policy

Coinbase Hires Goldman Sachs Exec to Ramp Up Policy Push in Washington

The publicly traded crypto exchange is adding Faryar Shirzad to handle government relations.

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Policy

Gensler Says SEC Should Be 'Ready to Bring Cases' Involving Crypto

The SEC chair continued to highlight investor protection as he previewed the regulator’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

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Policy

Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Is Not New but Don't Dismiss It

China’s reiterated crypto ban sharpens the focus on the financial sector.

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Policy

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