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US Senate hearing on block reward mining bill praises proof-of-stake and calls for reporting of carbon emissions
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13 March, 2023

US Senate hearing on block reward mining bill praises proof-of-stake and calls for reporting of carbon emissions

A Senate hearing focusing on block reward mining in the U.S. debated the benefits of increased disclosures for miners while...
Liability in peer-to-peer networks
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13 March, 2023

Liability in peer-to-peer networks

There is a concept in law called secondary liability—also known as vicarious liability—which Dr. Wright covered many times and was...
Silicon Valley Bank follows Silvergate into the abyss—what comes next?
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11 March, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank follows Silvergate into the abyss—what comes next?

The Silicon Valley Bank will now need assistance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to have any hope of making...
AirBit Club execs plead guilty to fraud charges, face 20 years in prison
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11 March, 2023

AirBit Club execs plead guilty to fraud charges, face 20 years in prison

Victims saw the red flag in the operation of AirBit Club after all attempts to withdraw their funds failed, cementing...
SEC steps in at the last minute to block Binance.US Voyager Digital acquisition
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10 March, 2023

SEC steps in at the last minute to block Binance.US Voyager Digital acquisition

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Department of Financial Services had opposed the deal, the latter alleging...
Silvergate Bank enters liquidation; Signature in short-seller sights
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10 March, 2023

Silvergate Bank enters liquidation; Signature in short-seller sights

Silvergate Capital Corporation cites the recent regulatory developments for its decision to liquidate the bank, while Signature stresses its ties...
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