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U.S. Treasury
Top U.S. Treasury Official Weighs In on Digital Dollar Question
The U.S. Treasury Department's Undersecretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang suggested that the federal government's work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways from Liang's speech and the state of regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. Plus, a new Coinbase survey of over 2,000 American adults suggests 20% own crypto and the vast majority see an urgent need to update the financial system.
FTX Collapse Highlights Need for Global Crypto Regulations, Says US Treasury’s Adeyemo: Reuters
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said such regulations are important to ensure the protection of investors, consumers and financial stability.
FTX Collapse Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said the crypto sector is in need of "very careful regulation" while some lawmakers are already preparing to propose tougher rules.
Bitcoin Appears to Be Stabilizing After 10% Fall Tuesday
Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be stabilizing somewhat following the biggest sell-off since mid-August as BTC dove almost 10% Tuesday after a hotter-than-expected U.S. August CPI report. Separately, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities rose above 1%, the highest since 2018.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Nears All-Time High; US Treasury Blacklists More BTC Addresses
Bitcoin’s (BTC) mining difficulty has crossed an all-time high with its latest jump, the second in two weeks. The U.S. Department of the Treasury added nine individuals and six bitcoin addresses to its blacklist Wednesday. A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon.
What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally Above $21K?
CoinDesk’s Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the week’s top events moving the crypto markets as bitcoin surges above $21,000 to its biggest daily gain in six months. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses Coinbase backing the Tornado Cash suit against the U.S. Treasury and what this means for BTC.
Bitcoin Dipping Below $19K Amid Broader Market Sell-Off
Bitcoin trending below $19,000 as U.S. Treasury yields rise and the August manufacturing PMI registers 52.8, exceeding expectations. TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman and CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill share their crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum Merge and macro headwinds.
Rep. Tom Emmer: Tornado Cash Sanctions 'Unprecedented Shift'
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) discusses the U.S. Treasury blacklisting crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The congressman explains why lawmakers have to get their act together to inquire into what this "unprecedented shift" in policy means for privacy rights and digital innovation.
Why This Professor Is Making Donations Using Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash After US Ban
Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor and “Re-Architecting Trust” Author Omid Malekan is taking a stand against the U.S. Treasury’s blacklisting of Tornado Cash by making donations using the crypto mixer. Malekan joins “First Mover” to explain what he hopes to achieve.
Tornado Cash Sanctions Send Ripple Effect Across Crypto Industry
“The Hash” panel discusses the U.S. Treasury department’s blacklisting of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash and the potential ramifications across the broader crypto market.