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House Energy and Commerce Committee

A piece of legislation that just passed a U.S. House of Representatives committee would tell the Department of Commerce to boost blockchain technology. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Pro-Blockchain Bill Clears Hurdle in U.S. House
The legislation would tell the U.S. secretary of commerce to officially cheer for domestic blockchain technology, though its path toward becoming a law is uncertain.
A piece of legislation that just passed a U.S. House of Representatives committee would tell the Department of Commerce to boost blockchain technology. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Dec 6, 2023 at 9:32 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2023
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Valkyrie Exec. Unpacks House Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains
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Valkyrie Exec. Unpacks House Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains
Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg discusses his reactions to Thursday’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the energy use of crypto mining. Plus, th...
Valkyrie Exec. Unpacks House Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 21, 2022 at 3:29 a.m. UTC
Jan 21, 2022
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Rep. Diana Degette (D-Co.) chaired Thursday's hearing on crypto's energy impact. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Witnesses Debate Crypto Mining's Efficiency in Congressional Hearing on Environment
Lawmaker questions ranged from basics on blockchain to queries about different energy sources.
Rep. Diana Degette (D-Co.) chaired Thursday's hearing on crypto's energy impact. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Aoyon AshrafEliza Gkritsi
Jan 21, 2022 at 12:18 a.m. UTC
Jan 21, 2022
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