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Yellen Call for 'Responsible' Crypto Innovation Is Right
Pennsylvania Congressman Glen Thompson has proposed a thoughtful, well-formulated blueprint for "crypto regulation" that aligns with U.S. Treasury Department’s proposals.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

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Why the Crypto Executive Order Is a Historical Milestone
Regulation surrounding digital assets now seems to be picking up, but what would such a framework entail and what aspects of the digital asset ecosystem will the regulation af...
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Biden Executive Order, Ukraine War Present US Lawmakers an Unprecedented Crypto Learning Opportunity
Ukraine’s use of crypto to secure valuable donations and the Biden administration’s crypto executive order will allow the industry to show how digital assets can be a force fo...
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Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important
European officials will vote on rules restricting anonymous crypto transactions later this week.
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White House Wants Public Comments on Crypto’s Energy Use and Environmental Impact
The Office of Science and Technology Policy is crafting a report that will examine where crypto fits into the country’s climate goals.
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U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on crypto last week. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Joe Biden’s Crypto Executive Order Is a Symbol
The symbolism of U.S. President Joe Biden signing last week’s directive may have more of an impact than the practical effects.
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on crypto last week. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.
Reps. Patrick McHenry (left) and Maxine Waters (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks while meeting with business leaders and governors in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Biden administration's long-awaited executive order for government agencies to take a closer look at issues surrounding the crypto market is being celebrated by industry participants despite it lacking a clear path on possible regulation. Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Biden’s Executive Order Draws Mixed Reactions From Global Crypto Community
Crypto advocates worldwide are somewhat underwhelmed by the U.S. president’s recent executive order on crypto regulation.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks while meeting with business leaders and governors in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Biden administration's long-awaited executive order for government agencies to take a closer look at issues surrounding the crypto market is being celebrated by industry participants despite it lacking a clear path on possible regulation. Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.S. President Joe Biden (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
White House, G7 Say New Guidance Is Coming on Crypto Sanctions Evasion
White House and Treasury officials have said on multiple occasions there is little concern that crypto will be used to evade sanctions against Russia.
U.S. President Joe Biden (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Executing on Biden's Crypto Executive Order
Coordinating a "whole-of-government" approach will be difficult.
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