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What Would a Mutual Aid DAO Look Like?

Pact, a mutual aid subscription service, has already raised $15,000 in ETH for New York City-based community organizing.

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Warren Targets Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s Environmental Footprint

The Massachusetts senator sent a letter to the bitcoin miner asking for more details about the environmental impact of its mining operation.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s Environmental Footprint

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the detailed letter sent out by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to the CEO of Greenidge Generation (GREE), questioning the environmental footprint of its bitcoin mining operation in New York state. Plus, reaction to the SEC rejecting WisdomTree's spot bitcoin ETF application.

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Policy

NY Fed Launches Fintech Research Wing With BIS Help

The NYIC will be led by PwC alum Per von Zelowitz, who joined the New York Fed in July.

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How New York’s BitLicense Could Hinder Crypto Innovation in the State

New York’s landmark cryptocurrency regulation BitLicense debuted in 2015 to mixed reviews. Lolli co-founder and CEO Alex Adelman discusses its continuing impact on his bitcoin rewards company and on the wider landscape of New York’s crypto world.

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Top Blockchain University: Cornell University

Ranked 17th, Cornell is the home of the internationally famous Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) and its groundbreaking research.

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NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams to Take First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin

Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin when he takes office in January. This comes as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced he would take his next paycheck in BTC. "The Hash" team weighs in on the possible impact of the move for New York's crypto landscape.

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Finance

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Launches NFT Platform at SALT 2021

The New York hedge-fund investing firm is the latest to tap into NFT technology.

Whiskey bottle featuring portrait of Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci created by artist 8th Project. (FlatterNFT.com)

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Ex-NYSE Broker Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating $33M Crypto Scam

As chief trading officer of the investment club Q3, Michael Ackerman falsely touted monthly returns of over 15%.

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Former Obama Adviser Nominated to Run NYDFS

If confirmed by the New York State Senate, Adrienne Harris will take over for Linda Lacewell, who resigned earlier this month.

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