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Stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token backed by the euro in the U.S. (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)

USDC's 'Black Swan' Depegging Could Have Been Avoided With Proper Regulatory Framework

Fissures among the progressive left are primarily responsible for the lack of U.S. regulatory progress, says John Rizzo of the Clyde Group.

By John Rizzo

Mar 13, 2023 at 9:59 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2023

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Ex-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar

As the crypto industry awaits a U.S. government decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency, a former economic official said it was working toward that end.

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 28, 2023 at 11:22 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation

Officials in the Biden administration urged Congress on Friday to expand the authority of regulators to police the crypto industry.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Jan 27, 2023 at 4:34 p.m. UTC

Jan 27, 2023

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CDCROP: Carole House, Director for Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, White House National Security Council at Consensus 2022 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Former White House Adviser: Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Is 'Balanced' but ‘Gaps’ Remain

Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, discusses why the framework is “balanced” in mitigating risks but still has existing gaps.

By Fran Velasquez

Dec 8, 2022 at 9:07 p.m. UTC

Dec 8, 2022

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Coordinating the Federal Government's Approach to Crypto

President Joe Biden raised the hopes of the U.S. crypto industry by signing an executive order that directed federal entities to comprehensively regulate the industry. That’s why Carole House, a former White House adviser and one of the order’s chief authors, is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

By Nikhilesh De

Dec 5, 2022 at 12:57 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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White House Says FTX Crash ‘Underscores’ Crypto Concerns

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the Biden administration is aware of FTX’s ongoing problems and will continue to monitor the situation.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Nov 10, 2022 at 7:19 p.m. UTC

Nov 10, 2022

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