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Fossils vs. Renewables, PoW vs. PoS: Key policy issues around crypto mining in the U.S.

A recent meetup on the Capitol Hill highlighted several key debates that will define the mining industry’s development in the years to come.

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Fed conducted ‘policy sprints’ around crypto assets to address regulatory clarity

Government agencies are planning to adjust compliance standards on existing laws and regulations related to custody services, buying and selling crypto, crypto-collateralized loans, HODLing, and the issuance of stablecoins.

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Norway Mulls Backing Sweden’s Call for Euro Ban on Crypto Mining

The government in Norway is considering ways to limit the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and may support Swedish proposals to that end, including a European ban on proof-of-work mining.…

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China’s Hebei Province Begins Crackdown on Crypto Mining and Trading, Reports Reveal

Authorities in the Chinese province of Hebei have reportedly launched a campaign against cryptocurrency mining and trading. According to a quoted announcement by the region’s cyberspace administration, a number of…

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