House of Representatives committee schedules hearing on stablecoins for February 8

advertisement The House of Representatives will examine the outlook for stablecoin regulation early next month. Per a January 25 announcement from Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the House Financial ...

Lawmakers explore Bitcoin mining efficiency, broader crypto policy issues during Congress hearing

On Jan. 20, the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee of the U.S. Congress House Energy and Commerce Committee convened a hearing to investigate the environmental effects of cryptocurrency mining....

What Happened at Congress’ Bitcoin Energy Hearing?

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Download this episode This week on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW breaks down the House hearing on energy in the crypto industry. He looks at problems with...

The House Hearing On The Environmental Impacts Of Cryptocurrency Mining ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp The House is set to take an in-depth look into the environmental impacts of Bitcoin mining. The Memo cites the data provided by Statista and Digicono...

Witnesses Debate Crypto Mining’s Efficiency in Congressional Hearing on Environment

Rep. Cathy Rodgers (R-Wa.), who began the hearing with an off-topic speech about inflation, COVID and the current U.S. president, asked about the potential of blockchain to protect citizens’ privacy, ...

No fireworks at House’s Bitcoin mining hearing, but pending climate bills could home in on crypto

In a much-anticipated hearing earlier today, Congress heard testimony on cryptocurrency mining. Despite standing criticisms of environmental impacts and energy usage, the hearing saw remarkably little...

Congressional Hearing Puts Crypto Energy Use in the Crosshairs

11:30 a.m. ET (ND) Good morning folks, and welcome to CoinDesk’s live coverage of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on cryptocurrencies and their environmental impact. Titled ̶...

Congressional committee releases witness list in advance of crypto mining hearing

A hearing before Congress on Thursday seems set to be less hostile to proof-of-work crypto mining, especially Bitcoin, than has been the case traditionally.  On January 17, the House Energy and Commer...

Former pro-crypto CoC Brian Brooks to testify in a House hearing on the energy impacts of mining

As U.S. Congress is preparing to take a thorough look at the energy use of crypto mining, the list of witnesses for the Thursday hearing contains more proponents of blockchain technology than its outr...

U.S government to hold a hearing on cryptocurrency consequences

The U.S has been organized to investigate the implications of cryptocurrency mining operations’ energy use. “Clearing Cryptocurrency: The Energy Implications of Blockchains,” with an objective to know...

US Lawmakers Schedule Hearing To Probe Energy Impact of Crypto

Legislators in the US are set to hold another crypto hearing with both in-person and virtual attendance. The House’s Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee plans to hold a heari...

Congress announces hearing on crypto’s energy use and environmental impact

advertisement Congress is officially looking into the environmental impact of blockchain, especially proof-of-work networks like Bitcoin.  On January 13, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight Subcom...

US Committee Announces Hearing on Cryptocurrency Energy Consumption

The United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce has announced a hearing on the cryptocurrency industry’s energy consumption. The hearing will take place on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  “In ju...

FED, Powell’s hearing makes Wall Street volatile

FED Chairman Jerome Powell today took centre stage in a hearing before the US Congress to reappoint his leadership at the Federal Reserve.  As he spoke, the Wall Street session became quite volatile. ...

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live at his Senate confirmation hearing

[The stream is slated to start at 10 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies Tuesday before the Senate Banking...

Dollar Falls and Stalls as Investors Await Hearing

The dollar value went down today morning in Asia, but still, it managed to remain near the middle of the latest range. All the investors are now waiting to hear from Jerome Powell’s Senate Banking Com...

US Congress Set To Have An Oversight Hearing On The Environmental Impact Of Bitcoin Mining ⋆ ZyCrypto

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Congress may hold hearings on the environmental effects of Bitcoin mining soon.  This happens amid concerns about developments in New York. Energy us...

U.S. Congress Reportedly Set for Hearing on Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint

Key Takeaways The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations may be planning a hearing on Bitcoin’s carbon footprint.  The subcommittee is reportedly working on a list of witnesses who may tes...

Congress is preparing an oversight hearing on Bitcoin mining’s environmental impact: sources

advertisement A Congressional subcommittee is preparing a hearing to examine the environmental impact of cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin mining, three sources with knowledge of the matter have to...