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Federal Energy Agencies’ Unwillingness to Act on White House’s Crypto Mining Recommendations Miffs US Lawmaker

Jared Huffman, a United States lawmaker who advocates for increased scrutiny of crypto-mining entities, has reportedly chastised U.S. energy agencies that he accuses of failing to act on the White…

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White House Releases ‘First-Ever’ Framework for Digital Asset Development — Crypto Industry Leader Says Recommendations Are Unclear

The White House has now released what it called its “first-ever” comprehensive framework for the responsible development of digital assets just over six months after U.S. President Joe Biden signed…

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Blockchain Association calls White House’s crypto framework a ‘missed opportunity’

Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits.

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White House Releases First Crypto Regulatory Framework—Here’s What You Need to Know

The White House has indicated that it wants to protect consumers, fight financial crime, and look into launching a digital dollar. White House Publishes Crypto Framework The U.S. government is...

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Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin

The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S.…

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Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Science and Tech Department Says

The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take…

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