Texas Legislature Solidifies State’s Role as Bitcoin Mining Hub, While Other States Take Varied Approaches

Introduction: Texas, a state known for its abundant energy resources, is asserting its support for the bitcoin mining industry through the passage of two bills during the latest legislative session. These bills aim to provide incentives and assistance to miners, establishing Texas as an attractive destination for mining operations. However, the industry faced a potential…

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Elizabeth Warren Calls for Stricter Crypto Regulation Amid Concerns of Fentanyl Trade Funding

Introduction: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about the use of cryptocurrencies in funding the illicit fentanyl trade, emphasizing the need for tighter regulation of the crypto industry. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Warren highlighted the significant quantities of precursor drugs being exchanged for cryptocurrencies, potentially resulting in the production of billions of…

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Steering the Crypto Universe: IOSCO’s Global Crypto Recommendations Unveiled

In a major development in the crypto-regulation landscape, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today publicized a report detailing policy recommendations for global cryptocurrency regulation, soliciting public input. These proposals come amid a growing chorus for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the highly volatile crypto market. As part of the public consultation process, the…

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