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Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities using solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.

The Bank for International Settlements and a handful of European central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.

A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation schedule will ensure market stability.

Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie were also hit with delays by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried.

The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. However, as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said.

The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight.

Central bank digital currencies could confer economic benefits if governments don’t use them to cannibalize the commercial banking industry.

Ripple’s newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom and Lyft following six years in government.

Bills focused on crypto regulation, market structure and stablecoins could all be put on hold if U.S. lawmakers don’t reach a decision on government spending by Sept. 30.

The announcement of yet another top figure departing Binance coincided with an increased outflow of funds from the crypto platform. But can one executive resignation really have such an impact?

As the United States House Financial Services Committee looks to further impede the introduction of a digital dollar, where does this resistance to a CBDC stem from?

Critics of the U.K. Online Safety Bill had pushed for amendments prior to passage, claiming the legislation could allow authorities a backdoor for end-to-end encryption services.

A poll of voters in New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania found 55% would be less likely to vote for an anti-Web3 presidential candidate, said Coinbase.