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US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain

The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain's energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.

The U.S. infrastructure bill's tax provisions could affect the price of ether.

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US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto's Impact on Elections

The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.

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Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

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New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate

A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing

The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

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US Senator Calls for Bitcoin Ban in Letter to Top Federal Regulators

US Senator Joe Manchin suggests the US should not fall behind by failing to act aggressively against bitcoin.

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Congressional Leaders, Foundation Praise FinCEN Guidance

Government came out in support of FinCEN's guidance yesterday. But don't stop now, they added.

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US Senator Demands Regulatory Clarification on Digital Currencies

US Senator Tom Carper has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clarify its position on bitcoin.

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US Senator Tom Carper Sees 'Good Things' in Bitcoin

A key US Senator who steered a committee hearing on virtual currency has identified "good things" in bitcoin.

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