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Stablecoins Take Center Stage as Washington Eyes Crypto Regulation

Stablecoins Take Center Stage as Washington Eyes Crypto Regulation

Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have emerged as a focal point in Washington's evolving approach to digital assets. With a market capitalization of $238 billion, up from $152 billion the previous year, stablecoins are increasingly utilized for various applications, including cross-border payments and decentralized finance. Lawmakers are now...

US Crypto Bill Balances Needs, Not Just Freedoms

US Crypto Bill Balances Needs, Not Just Freedoms

The Clean Cloud Act, simmering in the US Senate, isn't just about regulating crypto. It's about something far more profound: defining our values as a society. It’s a confrontation of the seduction of technocentrism with the battle cry of the climate reformation. Are we really ready to trade the health...