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US exceptionalism could be tested as digital assets find footing worldwide — Sheila Warren

“Innovation is going to flow to where it can thrive the most, and actively trying to block it is going to encourage it to head elsewhere," said Sheila Warren.

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US Congressman: Bitcoin Mining Will be Beneficial for America’s Energy Independence

Pete Sessions – Congressman representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District – claimed bitcoin will be a stimulating factor in rebuilding the USA’s energy independence. Among the supporters of his opinion was…

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US Bitcoin Miner Uses Coal Waste to Generate Electricity (Report)

Pennsylvania-based cryptocurrency mining company – Stronghold Digital Mining – reportedly employs coal waste to power its hundreds of supercomputers. Thus, the company aims to use a byproduct instead of harming…

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US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets

Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do "business with Russia-based crypto wallets" amid the situation with Ukraine.

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US lawmakers discuss crypto’s role in sanctions, national security and humanitarian aid

“Overattributing cybercrime to cryptocurrency misses critical causes and preventive measures which can be taken,” said former FinCEN acting director Michael Mosier.

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Blockchain Association policy head: US shouldn’t compete with China’s CBDC using surveillance tools

"We will not compete against China — an authoritarian dictatorship — by also acting like an authoritarian dictatorship," said Jake Chervinsky.

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