Biden Administration

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FTX and the Case for Web3 YIMBYism
The Biden administration should help reshore crypto firms to protect consumers and create competitive jobs.
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An Open Letter to President Biden Regarding Bitcoin Mining
Proof-of-work mining could be a key component of the administrations plans to expand renewables and upgrade America's infrastructure.
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The Reactionary Political Theater of CBDC Bans
The jury is out on whether the benefits outweigh the risks of central bank digital currencies, but stymying research and passing premature legislation comes with its own harms...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces his candidacy in Boston on April 19. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race
Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is criticizing the White House effort to establish a 30% tax for crypto mining in the U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces his candidacy in Boston on April 19. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

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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.
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Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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.
Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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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.
The White House South Lawn, Washington D.C. (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)

Carole House, when she spoke 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.
Carole House, when she spoke at Consensus 2022 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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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...
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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.
The White House, the executive office of the U.S. President (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)