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EU Parliament Rejects Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Mining
The European Parliament has voted against a proposed rule that would have banned proof-of-work mining of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin across the European Union (EU). Patrick Hansen, head of Strategy and Business Development at Unstoppable Finance, discusses what this means for the state of crypto affairs in Europe and the world.
EU’s ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Fell Short but Experts Still Have Ideas for Fixing Crypto’s Carbon Costs
Projects like Filecoin Green and Zero Labs see crypto’s opportunity to drive major demand for renewable energy, while using blockchain tech to measure greener grids. But will big miners bite?
Swan Bitcoin CEO on EU Bitcoin Bill, Usage of Crypto Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Cory Klippsten, Swan Bitcoin CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss a recently rejected proposal in the European Parliament that sought to limit proof-of-work mining due to environmental concerns. Plus, a conversation on how Swan’s technology can facilitate seamless on-ramping into the bitcoin ecosystem and key takeaways from Klippsten’s new book “Bitcoin: Your Bright Orange Future.”
EU Squashes Crypto Mining Ban
The European Parliament has just voted against a proposal to possibly ban the use of proof-of-work blockchain technology due to its energy-intensive nature. “The Hash” hosts discuss the significance of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and what this could mean for future crypto regulation efforts.
Can the Metaverse be Regulated? What Crypto Community’s Reaction to Biden’s Executive Order Tells Us
The former chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Bob Iger is getting into the metaverse business by investing in Web 3 company Genies. Bradley Tusk, Tusk Venture Partners co-founder and managing partner, joins “First Mover” to explain how policies from Web 2 could shape regulation in the metaverse as institutional interest continues to grow.
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote
The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.
Kevin O’Leary on His White House Meeting with Lawmakers, Lummis’ Pro-Crypto Bill
“Shark Tank” co-host and O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “First Mover” to share his insights on the current state of global crypto regulation. O’Leary examines a bill in the European Union addressing proof-of-work mining, along with the Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).
Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Monday's EU Parliament Vote
Still, people familiar with the matter said a slim majority of parliamentarians could defeat a controversial new MiCA provision that seeks to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies to shift to more energy-friendly consensus mechanisms.
Biden’s Executive Order Draws Mixed Reactions From Global Crypto Community
Crypto advocates worldwide are somewhat underwhelmed by the U.S. president’s recent executive order on crypto regulation.
Sanctions Expand for Belarus; Korea’s Crypto Promises
EU says crypto included in sanctions against Russia and Belarus. WazirX CEO warns crypto tax to incur losses for Indian government. What can the crypto sector expect from Yoon Suk-Yeol’s presidency in South Korea?