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House Republicans form panel to shape crypto policy
House Republicans have created a panel to oversee crypto policy, including rules.
Crypto exchange Binance abandons rescue of FTX one day after announcing takeover bid
Binance says the situation is "beyond our control or ability to help."
Crypto giant Binance is buying its rival FTX following a very public dispute
Crypto exchange Binance is buying its rival FTX after a public dust-up.
Hacking free-for-all relieves crypto bridge users of $200 million
The cryptocurrency bridge Nomad lost $200 million as part of a wild hack that let virtually anyone swipe money.
Meta may return to digital currencies despite its failures
Meta is reportedly preparing to revisit digital currency despite setbacks, although the 'Zuck Buck' wouldn't be a cryptocurrency.
Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency opens the door for a US coin
President Biden has signed an executive order detailing US cryptocurrency strategy, including the technology's risks and potential.
Crypto lender to pay $100 million over alleged securities violations
Crypto lender BlockFi is paying $100 million to settle SEC claims it violated securities laws.
Federal Reserve study offers no answers on creating a digital dollar
The US Federal Reserve has published its long-in-the-making digital dollar study, but didn't say if it would create that currency.
Walmart may offer a cryptocurrency and NFTs
Walmart has hinted at plans to offer cryptocurrency and NFTs — it might not want to be left out of the latest trends.
Jack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has proposed a legal defense fund to protect Bitcoin developers from lawsuit that could hurt the ecosystem.
Meta allows more cryptocurrency ads
Meta has greatly loosened its ban on cryptocurrency ads after deciding the digital money landscape has improved.
Cryptocurrency mining in Kazakhstan is leading to power shortages
Cryptocurrency mining is putting such a strain on Kazakhstan's electrical grid that the country is grappling with power outages.
Japanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022
A consortium made up of approximately 70 Japanese firms said this week they plan to launch a yen-based cryptocurrency in 2022.
Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and security
Bitcoin has received its first major network code upgrade since 2017, boosting privacy and security.
Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride will appear on a limited-run US quarter
The US Mint has revealed plans for a special quarter featuring Sally Ride, the country's first woman astronaut.
China limits investments in cryptocurrency mining
China has put cryptocurrency mining on a 'negative list' that could limit or ban investment in the technology.
The US may crack down on 'stable' cryptocurrencies
US regulators are mulling a crackdown on stablecoins like Tether over concerns they actually destablize the economy.
El Salvador starts accepting Bitcoin as legal currency
El Salvador has started accepting Bitcoin as legal currency, making it the first country to do so — although critics are warning of possible problems.
AMC theaters will start accepting Bitcoin this year
AMC has announced that it will accept Bitcoin payments for tickets and snacks at US theaters by the end of 2021.
FaZe Clan suspends players allegedly involved in crypto pump-and-dump scheme
FaZe Clan has suspended three players and ousted a fourth after allegations they participated in a pump-and-dump crypto scheme.
