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What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe

Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes.

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By Laura Navaratnam

Jan 26, 2023 at 2:27 p.m. UTC

Jan 26, 2023

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Instead of Slowing Innovation, Regulation May Drive Demand for ReFi

At the intersection of crypto and climate activism, the business community is seeking the power of regulation to spur adoption and action, writes sustainability advocate Boyd Cohen.

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Jan 25, 2023 at 3:23 p.m. UTC

Jan 25, 2023

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Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It

U.S. lawmakers must prevent the further erosion of our privacy rights by defending our right to use privacy-preserving tech and passing laws against unreasonable and constant digital surveillance.

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By Lia Holland Eseohe Ojo

Jan 23, 2023 at 1:40 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2023

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The Revolving Door Is Good for Bitcoin

There are legitimate concerns when regulators and business people can easily swap places, but this cross-pollination may also lead to good policy.

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Oct 27, 2021 at 5:08 p.m. UTC

Oct 27, 2021

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A Crypto Whisperer on How Regulators Toss Retail Into the Deep End

Industry commentator Maya Zehavi shares her views on capital controls, overregulation and crypto’s broken promises.

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By Will Gottsegen

Oct 27, 2021 at 1:56 p.m. UTC

Oct 27, 2021

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How to Expand Blockchain Beyond Fintech and Into Factories

Can a blockchain decrease turnover and absenteeism while improving productivity in factories? Yes, preliminary research from New America suggests.

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By Allison Price

Oct 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 24, 2021

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What CBDCs Mean for the Future of DeFi and Stablecoins

Central bank-issued digital currencies are an existential threat to permissionless stablecoins and finance.

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By Charles d’Haussy

Oct 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 24, 2021

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The US Needs a Dedicated Crypto Regulator

The current hodgepodge of regulators isn’t cutting it.

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By William Mougayar

Oct 22, 2021 at 5:29 p.m. UTC

Oct 22, 2021

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Why US Policymakers Should Embrace Web 3

Three words: progress, opportunity and inclusion.

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By Tomicah Tillemann James Rathmell

Oct 22, 2021 at 5:06 p.m. UTC

Oct 22, 2021

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Is ‘DeFi Regulation’ an Oxymoron?

Engaging with regulators is more likely to keep DeFi healthy than pretending they don’t exist.

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By David Z. Morris

Oct 22, 2021 at 4:38 p.m. UTC

Oct 22, 2021

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