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US Senate confirms Jerome Powell for another four years as Fed chair
In a 80–19 vote in the Senate, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve System, where he will also serve as a board member until 2028. 305 Total views 5 Total shares The United States Senate has…
Stablecoins’ recent de-pegging is not a ‘real threat to financial stability,’ says…
Terra's UST dropped as low as $0.29 and Tether's USDT stablecoin briefly de-pegged from the dollar to hit $0.96 on Wednesday. 766 Total views 2 Total shares According to United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the stablecoin…
5 state regulators allege organization is tied to Russia, scamming users using metaverse casino
"The same rules that apply to investments in the physical world continue to apply to investments in virtual worlds," said the regulators. 226 Total views 17 Total shares Authorities in the U.S. states of Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey,…
Environmental groups urge US government to take action on crypto miners
Among the proposals, the group of eight organizations requested the Environmental Protection Agency subject PoW mining firms to “stringent reviews” around operating permits. 44 Total views 2 Total shares A group of eight organizations…
US Treasury Secretary reaffirms need for stablecoin regulation following UST crash
Janet Yellen said it would be “highly appropriate” to aim for “a consistent federal framework” on stablecoins by the end of 2022 in the U.S., given the growth of the market. 640 Total views 17 Total shares United States Secretary of…
Utah Governor approves of blockchain and digital innovation task force
Some of the primary duties assigned to the task force involve making policy recommendations related to blockchain and related technologies. 100 Total views 3 Total shares After nearly a three-year-long discussion about establishing a…
Nvidia to pay $5.5M as part of SEC case concerning ‘inadequate disclosures’ around…
"All issuers, including those that pursue opportunities involving emerging technology, must ensure that their disclosures are timely, complete, and accurate," said Kristina Littman. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or…
CFTC commissioner appoints crypto-experienced CME Group director as chief counsel
During his time at the CME Group, Bruce Fekrat regulated crypto reference rates and helped in the development of financial products, including BTC and ETH derivatives. 226 Total views 16 Total shares Kristin Johnson, one of five…
Sen. Warren asks Fidelity to address the risks to put Bitcoin in 401(k)s
U.S. Senators requested Fidelity to explain how the firm is planning to address the risks of adding Bitcoin into retirement accounts by May 18. 303 Total views 27 Total shares The United States government is growing increasingly…
California governor issues blockchain executive order building on US President’s regulatory efforts
"We’re getting ahead of the curve on this, laying the foundation to allow for consumers and business to thrive," said California Governor Gavin Newsom. 487 Total views 23 Total shares Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has…
