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White House OSTP department analyzes 18 CBDC design choices for the US
17.9.2022
The technical analysis of the 18 CBDC design choices was made across six broad categories — participants, governance, security, transactions, data and adjustments
Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Science and Tech Department Says
8.9.2022
The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take action against crypto mining. The federal government’s entity recommends...
Biden Administration Expected to Publish Report on Bitcoin Mining and the Industry’s Impact on Climate
8.7.2022
According to a new report, U.S. president Joe Biden and his administration are focused on proof-of-work (PoW) mining. The principal assistant director for energy for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) discussed the research report on July 2, 2022. The OSTP official...
White House OSTP to Examine Whether Digital Assets Impede Efforts to Curb Climate Change
1.4.2022
On March 9, United States President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, a precursor to upcoming digital asset and Blockchain legislation feared by many in the industry. As part of this executive order, the White House Office of Science...