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Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote

Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs the legislation looks to curb.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Apr 4, 2023 at 7:27 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2023

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The SEC's Beaxy Suit Looks Like a Coinbase Case Preview

The SEC took pains to note the Beaxy exchange did a lot of illegal trading. Is this a preview of its action against Coinbase?

By Nikhilesh De

Apr 4, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2023

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The Crypto Industry Needs to Fix Itself Before It Can Progress

It's fair to blame regulatory agencies and Congress for failure to properly oversee crypto. But the industry also needs to look to its own failings, says William Mougayar.

By William Mougayar

Apr 3, 2023 at 2:36 p.m. UTC

Apr 3, 2023

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Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Wind Down U.S. Operations Next Month

The firm took note of an uncertain regulatory and economic environment in the U.S.

By Helene Braun

Mar 31, 2023 at 8:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2023

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Elizabeth Warren Has Declared War on Crypto

The Massachusetts senator is touting ‘building an anti-crypto army’ in a new campaign ad.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Mar 31, 2023 at 7:42 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2023

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Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto

With Coinbase receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC, and the CFTC suing Binance, it feels like the crypto industry is at war with the U.S. government. This could get bad.

By Michael J. Casey

Mar 31, 2023 at 3:57 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2023

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Crypto Casino Rollbit's Token Drops 20% Amid Licensing Concerns

The firm says Curaçao authorities are conducting an annual license review.

By Sam Reynolds

Mar 31, 2023 at 7:09 a.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2023

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Coinbase Hires Ex-Shopify Exec to Oversee Canada Operations

The company confirmed plans to expand in Canada as that country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.

By Helene Braun

Mar 30, 2023 at 9:12 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2023

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Crypto Update | Bitcoin Volatility, Investor Risk Appetite, Crypto Resilience and Global Trade Shifts

With investors shrugging off concerns about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's lawsuit against Binance, sending bitcoin above $28K again, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

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Mar 30, 2023 at 6:39 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2023

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