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How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry
How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry
As 2023 comes to an end, CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De looks ahead to the upcoming elections in the United States, European Parliament...
How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam speaks at DC Fintech Week (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress
U.S. federal regulators said the plans weren't in the "public interest," after a court squabble involving rival service PredictIt
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam speaks at DC Fintech Week (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

GameStop Ending Support for Its Crypto Wallets Amid 'Regulatory Uncertainty'
GameStop Ending Support for Its Crypto Wallets Amid 'Regulatory Uncertainty'
GameStop (GME) announced that it will remove its support for crypto wallets roughly one year after launching the service, citing the regulatory uncertainty in the United State...
GameStop Ending Support for Its Crypto Wallets Amid 'Regulatory Uncertainty'

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IRS, Chainalysis and Ukraine Targeting Russian Crypto Sanctions Evaders Jointly
The IRS Criminal Investigation division is supporting Ukrainian investigators by providing blockchain analysis tools.
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Craig Wright at CoinGeek Conference New York (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)
Craig Wright Shows ‘Prima Facie Evidence’ of Contemptuous Conduct, U.S. Judge Says
The computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto is still engaged in a $143 million dispute over bitcoin ownership.
Craig Wright at CoinGeek Conference New York (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek)

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Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue
The United States has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?
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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (left) and Rep. Patrick McHenry (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry
Rep. Patrick McHenry said the House Financial Services Committee and the Agriculture panel will meet jointly in May as they work on crypto legislation.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (left) and Rep. Patrick McHenry (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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Keep Crypto in America
If the SEC is serious about U.S. investor protection, it should want crypto to stay in the United States, says CoinDesk's Emily Parker.
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I’m American, but My Crypto Startup Won’t Be
As I look for a jurisdiction to incorporate our new token-generating venture, every lawyer we have consulted told us the U.S. should be off the table due to its lack of clear...
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FTX court filings show millions in lawyers' fees. (slobo/Getty Images)
FTX Lawyers Sullivan & Cromwell Bill $7.5M for First 19 Days' Bankruptcy Work
The 151 staff members assigned to the case worked a combined 6,500 hours in November looking at legal disputes, hacks, and corporate governance.
FTX court filings show millions in lawyers' fees. (slobo/Getty Images)