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Rumored new SEC head Gary Gensler could spell more regulation for digital asset industry
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13 January, 2021

Rumored new SEC head Gary Gensler could spell more regulation for digital asset industry

Gary Gensler’s rumored appointment could signal stricter rules for digital asset exchanges and projects to curb some of the industry’s...
FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors
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13 January, 2021

FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors

The UK financial markets regulator cautioned such companies that continuing their activities would attract criminal and civil enforcement actions.
Mining difficulty on BTC network hits record high
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13 January, 2021

Mining difficulty on BTC network hits record high

Mining difficulty is a relative measure of the competitiveness for discovering blocks on the BTC network, rising and falling based...
UK Finance Ministry invites public input on digital currency regulation
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13 January, 2021

UK Finance Ministry invites public input on digital currency regulation

Her Majesty’s Treasury has opened consultation on proposed laws to govern “crypto-assets and stablecoins” until March 21.
Kurt Wuckert Jr. on HostMaria: Bitcoin SV has restored Satoshi’s original vision
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13 January, 2021

Kurt Wuckert Jr. on HostMaria: Bitcoin SV has restored Satoshi’s original vision

The CoinGeek chief historian joined Helmuts Meskonis on his HostMaria YouTube channel to talk about Bitcoin SV and what sets...
Iran shuts down 1,600+ illegal mining farms in 18 months: report
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13 January, 2021

Iran shuts down 1,600+ illegal mining farms in 18 months: report

The shutdowns started when Iran recognized mining as a legitimate industry, surging in December 2020 when most digital currencies recorded...