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US Government Moves To Regulate Cryptocurrencies After Attorney General Released Enforcement Framework

[ad_2][ad_1] United States Attorney General (AG) William Barr says the recent publication of the Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework will help law enforcement agencies fight against elements that use digital currencies for illicit purposes. Produced by the AG’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, the framework provides law enforcement with what Barr calls a “comprehensive …

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Former government contractor avoids jail for mining crypto at work

[ad_2][ad_1] A former government contractor in Australia who mined cryptocurrencies using state-owned supercomputers avoided jail time. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Jonathan Khoo was ordered to complete 300 hours of community service for installing code on two supercomputers operated by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, or CSIRO, …

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Sichuan Blockchain Park: Chengdu government officials welcome Bitcoin miners

[ad_2][ad_1] In mid-August, officials from China’s Sichuan province approved a number of companies mining bitcoins for the region’s legal consumption of hydroelectricity. After the Ya’an city local government decided to promote mining, Chengdu officials recently talked about welcoming cryptocurrency mining to the Hashcon 2020 event and strengthening a blockchain industrial …

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