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Stablecoin Outlook Anything But Stable As Regulation, Legislation Loom

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It seems to be the case, then, that stablecoins may be regulated to the point where they are an adjunct to fiat – and to the modern monetary system that has been in place for decades – rather than a wholesale replacement. Recently, a BIS study concluded that embedded regulation might offer a solution for stablecoins.

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US Considers AI Regulation For Foreign Countries

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government is looking to find a way to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) so other countries can’t use the technology against it. David Edelman, a former adviser to president Barack Obama who leads research on technology and public policy issues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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New Facial Recognition Policy Signed Into Law In Washington State

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“This legislation represents a significant breakthrough – the first time a state or nation has passed a new law devoted exclusively to putting guardrails in place for the use of facial recognition technology,” Smith said in the post. The bill also establishes a task force to scrutinize how, when and why the technology is used.

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Ether In The Crosshairs Of Regulators

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Regulators in the U.S. are considering the regulation of digital tokens outside bitcoin. The Wall Street Journal reported that the inquiry is focused on the cryptocurrency Ethereum, which hasn’t been in the crosshairs of regulators as of yet.

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Tech Firms Want Moderation, Not Bans, On Facial Recognition

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Tech companies want to get ahead of the law when it comes to facial recognition , seeking to restrict its use but also making sure the most severe regulations don’t come to pass, according to The Wall Street Journal. Microsoft and IBM even found themselves allied with the Vatican on calls for responsible use for the technology.

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Sen. Warren calls for increased safeguards in stablecoin legislation

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last week, the Massachusetts senator highlighted the growing use of cryptocurrencies by malicious organizations abroad and underscored the need for anti-money-laundering and counterterrorism provisions in future proposals.

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MA Vape Sales Ban Triggers Retailer Lawsuits

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The state of Massachusetts is facing a lawsuit over a new temporary ban on vaping product sales. Behram Agha, one of the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit, owns four vape shops in Massachusetts, all of which are now closed. The Vapor Technology Association also plans to sue Massachusetts, Executive Director Tony Abboud said.