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Gensler is said to have argued that the SEC’s existing authority extends over more of the crypto industry than currently acknowledged.

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The Senate Banking Committee is in a standoff due to a Fed governor nominee’s alleged role in getting a fintech firm a master account with the Fed.

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is working with Curio, an NFT platform for entertainment brands, to launch NFT projects from UMG’s record labels, operating companies and recording artists. 

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The Department of Justice revealed new moves on the crypto law enforcement front.

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Quick Take

• Despite the recent market downturn, Bitcoin mining remains profitable thanks to the high efficiency of the newest generation of equipment.
• Meanwhile, the increase of Bitcoin miner and power capacity investments globally is set to affect the main variables of the profitability equation.
• In this piece, we take a scenario analysis of the various factors that could shape the mining production and profitability outlook in 2022.

The bipartisan legislation is the latest effort among US states to draw in miners of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using tax incentives.

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Sequoia Capital is launching a new crypto fund worth $500-600 million — its first-ever sector-specific fund since its founding in 1972.

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Animoca Brands, the gaming and virtual worlds-focused company, said Thursday morning that it has acquired Grease Monkey Games, a development studio that has produced several mobile-focused titles.

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Circle is working on a new deal with Concord as it charges forward with its plan to go public toward the end of this year. 

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Yield Street, a platform that allows retail investors to access private markets, is letting its users invest in its first crypto venture fund.

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