# Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst

# Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst

” Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst “ Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake (PoS) may make it more vulnerable to government intervention and censorship, according to the lead investigator of Merkle Science.  Speaking to Cointelegraph following the Ethereum Merge, Coby Morgan, a former FBI analyst, and the Lead Investigator for crypto…

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# Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler

# Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler

” Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler “ Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake may have placed the cryptocurrency back in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Speaking to reporters after the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 15, SEC chairman Gary Gensler reportedly said that cryptocurrencies and intermediaries that allow holders to “stake” their…

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# Merge is ‘a step in the right direction’ to address crypto’s energy usage — Rostin Behnam

# Merge is ‘a step in the right direction’ to address crypto’s energy usage — Rostin Behnam

” Merge is ‘a step in the right direction’ to address crypto’s energy usage — Rostin Behnam “ Rostin Behnam, chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, said the Ethereum blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake may help reduce crypto’s energy usage, but hinted legislation would likely still be needed to address the…

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# Thai SEC intends to ban crypto lending in the country

# Thai SEC intends to ban crypto lending in the country

” Thai SEC intends to ban crypto lending in the country “ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand is preparing to take radical measures in the aftermath of crypto lending platforms’ crashes experienced in Summer 2022. Thai SEC plans to prohibit crypto platforms from providing or supporting digital asset depository services.  The announcement,…

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# US Treasury sanctions Iran-based ransomware group and associated Bitcoin addresses

# US Treasury sanctions Iran-based ransomware group and associated Bitcoin addresses

” US Treasury sanctions Iran-based ransomware group and associated Bitcoin addresses “ The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control has added 10 individuals, 2 entities, and several crypto addresses allegedly tied to an Iranian ransomware group to its list of Specially Designated Nationals, effectively making it illegal for U.S. persons and companies…

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