Policies

Posted by | December 17, 2023
Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?

Tornado Cash — a cryptocurrency mixer service that can hide the origin of crypto transactions — hit the headlines after being sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury’s...

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Posted by | November 23, 2023
Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation

Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, Bill Hughes, spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit on crypto bills and their role in politics. 594 Total views 12...

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Posted by | November 14, 2023
Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

Under U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith will become the next minister of state in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. 409 Total views 3...

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Posted by | November 2, 2023
NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order

Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.” 3234 Total views 4 Total shares The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology...

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Posted by | October 10, 2023
Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker

Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has been vacant for a week....

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Posted by | September 29, 2023
Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown

The United States House of Representatives has rejected a bill passed by the Senate aimed at funding the government, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s proposals have so far failed to gain...

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Posted by | September 26, 2023
Former White House official will lead Ripple’s policy and government arm

Ripple’s newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom and Lyft following six years in government. 1735 Total views 23 Total shares Lauren...

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Posted by | September 11, 2023
Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’

The launch comes ahead of a series of AI forums to be hosted by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. 1586 Total views 4 Total shares Google and its charitable...

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Posted by | September 7, 2023
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities

Coinbase has flagged several countries outside the United States where it intends to focus its operations in the near term, citing their comparatively clearer crypto laws.In a Sept. 6 blog...

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Posted by | May 12, 2023
Coinbase establishes advisory council with former US lawmakers

Former Senator Patrick Toomey, former Representative Tim Ryan, former Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, and others will advise Coinbase on crypto policies. 28 Total views 1 Total shares Following some of...

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