Arizona Senator Introduces Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender

Sen. Wendy Rogers’ new proposal to institute Bitcoin as legal tender may be problematic, as the U.S. Constitution does not permit a state to create its own legal tender. Arizona State Senator Wendy Ro...

Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use

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A Former US Senator and Ambassador to China on the Need for Stablecoin Regulation

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Download this episode This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” reading is Max Baucus’ “The Urgent Need for Regulatory Clarity on Stablecoins.” See also: Stri...

Fed chair and US senator agree on core principles — and limits — for a potential digital dollar

Senator Pat Toomey is adamant on establishing limits on a potential central bank digital currency, though he has not yet ruled out supporting one. CBDCs were a hot topic during a hearing before the Se...