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Yellen’s path to regulate crypto will be ‘tech neutral’
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in her first speech devoted to the topic of digital assets, has laid out a path to regulate crypto.
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New York crypto firms will soon pay for their own regulation, just like banks
In line with the state’s 2023 fiscal year budget, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) will charge crypto firms just as it does banks and insurance firms.
EU proposal targets Russian crypto traders — unhosted wallets get a pass
A new EU proposal, put forward last week, would target Russian nationals with more than €10,000 in their accounts -- but unhosted wallets are exempt from sanctions.
Cybersecurity analyst steals $600K in crypto from elderly client’s home
Self-professed ethical hacker, Aaron Motta, stumbled across his client's Trezor wallet and corresponding password while working on their computer.
SEC chair likens crypto to dot-com bubble because Superbowl ads
SEC chair Gary Gensler noted that many dot-com companies bought Superbowl ads, like many crypto companies just did, before they collapsed.
Yellen: No ‘significant’ Russian crypto sanction evasion found
Russian crypto sanction evasion is not significant, Secretary Yellen said, but a new bill could force exchanges to block Russian-based users.
People who donated their eyeballs to Worldcoin feel cheated
Worldcoin promised 'unprecedented economic growth' for all. But nearly six months after launch, many who signed up still haven't been paid.
Bitcoin mining CEO predicts energy companies will dominate crypto
Marathon chief Fred Thiel says selling the company may do right by shareholders. The move into Bitcoin makes sense for energy companies.
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EU votes in favor of sweeping crypto laws targeting ‘unhosted wallets’
New EU crypto tracing measures, branded an innovation-stifling surveillance regime, have been given the thumbs-up by lawmakers.
NZ hydro-powered data center will curb crypto mining if locals need energy
An impending data center for mining crypto near one of New Zealand's largest dams has locals concerned about noise and energy shortages.