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Opinion

President Biden’s Crypto Order Is a Huge Step Forward for the Industry

The long-awaited order is an acknowledgement of crypto’s importance and the necessity of ensuring regulation is done correctly.

The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)

Opinion

La orden Cripto del presidente Biden es un gran paso adelante para la industria

La orden tan esperada es un reconocimiento de la importancia de las criptomonedas y la necesidad de garantizar que la regulación se realice correctamente.

The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)

Policy

US Senator Warren Drafting Bill to Ensure Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Sanctions

One of the provisions would make it easier to verify customer identities and transfers to private wallets by enforcing detailed record keeping and reporting, according to NBC News.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Markets

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'

Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Videos

What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the State of the Union address later this evening, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares what to expect from Biden's remarks on inflation and other economic issues. Plus, a look into how the U.S. will respond to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and an update on the status of Elon Musk’s promised Starlink terminals for Ukraine.

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Former CFTC Chairman: Crypto Regulation, Market Manipulation and More

Chris Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher senior counsel and former CFTC chairman, joins “First Mover” to discuss the crypto regulation landscape in the United States, looking specifically at the the CFTC chair Rostin Behnam’s request to Congress asking for additional funding to oversee the crypto spot markets.

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A Healthy US Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Generate Significant Tax Revenue

Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week.

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Policy

Brazilian Senate Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The project, introduced by Senator Flávio Arns, has to be voted on by the Senate plenary and then, if approved, by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

Brazilian flag (Shutterstock)

Policy

Bipartisan Senate Proposal Raises Alarm Over El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption

The legislation quickly drew a sharp rebuke from El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.

Nayib Bukele asiste a la Asamblea Legislativa  por su segundo aniversario en el poder (Foto de Emerson Flores/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

Policy

US Bill Seeks to Protect Unhosted Crypto Wallets From Regulators

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), a member of the Blockchain Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday.

Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) (Getty Images)