Cryptocurrencies used for illicit purposes are a “growing problem,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday. “I see the promise of these new technologies, but I… Read More »Crypto Use in Terrorism ‘a Growing Problem,’ Yellen Says
Welcome to State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. I’m your host, Nikhilesh De. Yeah, of course we’re… Read More »State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?
Bitcoin’s price dropped as much as 10% during early trading hours on Tuesday as bitcoin miners started selling a large amount of the cryptocurrency for… Read More »Bitcoin Falls as Miners Sell, Institutions Watch Yellen
Janet Yellen is the 78th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. The former Federal Reserve chair and longtime economist secured enough votes in the Senate on… Read More »Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary
Janet Yellen thinks it is important that the U.S. considers the benefits of cryptocurrencies, alongside the potential for misuse. The Treasury Secretary nominee said that… Read More »Janet Yellen Offers Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
Bitcoin’s price took another hit Thursday morning, dropping close to $31,000 since markets opened in Europe and the U.S.. Investors rushed to take short-term profit,… Read More »Bitcoin Slumps to $31K on Sell-Off in US and Europe
As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital… Read More »Is Janet Yellen Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes
Bitcoin’s price slumped by around 5.6% in the past 24 hours thanks to some Asian traders taking a short-term bearish view and concerns the new… Read More »Bitcoin Sells Off on Bearish Sentiment, Yellen Worries
Cryptocurrencies are “a particular concern” when it comes to terrorist financing, potential Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday. Speaking at a Senate Finance Committee hearing… Read More »Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a ‘Concern’ in Terrorist Financing
NLW looks at price action in crypto, the ETH 2.0 Beacon chain launching Dec 1, the Dow at 30,000 and Janet Yellen’s nomination as Treasury… Read More »What Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary Means for Bitcoin and Markets
President-elect Joe Biden may name former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Gary Gensler to become Deputy Treasury Secretary, CNBC reported Wednesday. Gensler, who is currently… Read More »Gary Gensler Under Consideration for Deputy Treasury Secretary Role: Report
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen is likely to become the next U.S. Treasury Secretary. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that President-elect Joe Biden… Read More »In Her Own Words: Here’s What Janet Yellen Has Said About Bitcoin
