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California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers

DIGIT — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:39:28 +0000

Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies.

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California county to regulate Bitcoin ATMs backed by state laws

DIGIT — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:34:24 +0000

Chico, California, looks to state and local regulations to oversee Bitcoin ATMs, aiming to limit fraud and ensure transparency.

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Kansas adjourns crypto bill targeting political donations to January 2024

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:01:34 +0000

The bill required politicians to “immediately convert” the crypto donations to U.S. dollars — with no scope of expenditures or HODLing the funds.

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UK House of Lords passes bill to seize stolen crypto

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:09:27 +0000

During the bill’s review phase, the House of Lords agreed on certain amendments to clarify its intent of targeting monetary proceeds from fraud or other financial crimes.

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UK crypto bill reaches final stage, on track for passage

DIGIT — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:30:00 +0000

The legislation now waits on King Charles’ table for royal assent, the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law.

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US lawmakers introduce National AI Commission Act

DIGIT — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:01:17 +0000

A group of United States lawmakers introduced a bill to establish a commission on the approach toward artificial intelligence.

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US House Committee releases new stablecoin bill draft

DIGIT — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:30:07 +0000

The draft bill is set to go before the House Committee for discussion on June 13, and if approved by the House and the Senate, it could become the first form of crypto legislation in the U.S.

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Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says

DIGIT — Sun, 14 May 2023 08:00:45 +0000

Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature to Vote on Crypto Laws by End of July The State Duma, the lower house of […]

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Bitcoin mining and increasing energy bills — Sen. Warren vs. Crypto Twitter

DIGIT — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:39:57 +0000

“I’ve been ringing the alarm about the risks that Bitcoin poses to our power grids and climate,” said Senator Warren, agreeing with a New York Times article on the matter.

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Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs

DIGIT — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:30:34 +0000

Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in the ethnically divided, partially recognized Balkan state. Kosovo Government Cracks Down on Crypto Mining in […]

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