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Saudi Arabia and OPEC Reveal Surprise Oil Production Cut; White House Insists Cuts Aren’t Advisable Right Now

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia and several major oil producers announced their plan to cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels per day, starting in May and continuing until the end of 2023. According to the Saudi Energy Ministry, the move was coordinated with some members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and […]

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Florida gov and US presidential hopeful calls for CBDC ban

“What the central bank digital currency is all about is surveilling Americans and controlling behavior of Americans,” said Ron DeSantis at a ‘Big Brother’s Digital Dollar’ podium.

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State caps or federal regulation: What’s next for political crypto donations

The industry isn’t having the best of its moments now, but the topic of campaign donations in crypto remains a relatively safe space for innovation.

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House Republicans directly criticize Biden administration for digital asset policies

“Because of actions taken by this Administration, the United States is at risk of pushing the digital asset ecosystem overseas,” said Republican Financial Services Committee members.

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Ukraine netted $70M in crypto donations since start of Russia conflict

Ether leads the way in donations with $28.9 million received so far, while BTC and USDT donors have chipped in $22.8 million and $11.59 million respectively.

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Rep. Maxine Waters says all US regulators ‘better get together on crypto’

According to Representative Maxine Waters, the crypto market crash and bankruptcies gave U.S. lawmakers an opportunity of “getting accountability” in the space through legislation.

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Kansas state lawmakers look to cap crypto political donations at $100

Under the proposed amendments, crypto campaign contributions under $100 were acceptable, provided the receiver immediately convert the funds to USD and not HODL them.

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Crypto Council for Innovation GC to testify at US Senate ‘crypto crash’ hearing

Linda Jeng will appear as a witness alongside law professor Yesha Yadav and Duke Financial Economics Center policy director Lee Reiners.

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Where Are the Crypto OGs? — Taxation Is Theft, but Joe Biden Needs Ice Cream Money

Bitcoin was once viewed as a means to opt out of violent, legacy financial systems. Now, it is being co-opted by the very same, and zealous newcomers to crypto think that’s a good thing, while still giving lip service to peer-to-peer values. Ignoring the problems with fiat money, they beg political interests and bad actors […]

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Casting Stones From a Glass House: Yellen’s Comments on Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Draw Criticism From Chinese Embassy

The Chinese embassy in Zambia denounced the United States over its debt limit and the “extraordinary measures” Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has implemented to stave off a U.S. debt default. Yellen said on Monday that it was very important that Zambia restructure its debt, but Zambia sees it differently. The embassy castigated Yellen’s comments in […]

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