Kollen Post

Kollen Post is Cointelegraph's policy editor. He specializes in mapping the intersections of regulation, law and blockchain, especially as they cross national borders. Outside of crypto, he likes languages, rock climbing and bad horror movies.

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Analysis

The leading global central bank institution has published new research on central bank digital currencies, noting a major shift in their direction thanks to Lib...

Bank for International Settlements Calls CBDCs a Potential ‘Sea Change’

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2020-06-24T12:00:00+01:00

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News

CBDCs promise to speed up existing systems but are unlikely to change the direction central banks have already been taking.

CBDCs Don’t Fix Broken Monetary Policy, Say Execs at Stablecoin Saga

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2020-06-22T20:13:00+01:00

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Newsletter

Regulators are warming up to crypto around the world as they embrace innovation for economic recovery.

Law Decoded: As Crisis Mode Fades, Regulators Look Kindly on Crypto, June 12-19

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2020-06-19T21:55:00+01:00

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The US’s top legal authority is looking to dismantle online protections for content publishers following Trump’s spat with Twitter weeks ago.

DoJ Backs Trump's Challenge to Section 230 and Social Media Platform Neutrality

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2020-06-18T16:25:00+01:00

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The Fed is looking at issuing a central bank digital currency, but can’t point to any concrete progress.

Fed Chair on CBDC: ‘We Need to Understand It First and Best’ — But Is He Too Late?

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2020-06-17T21:34:00+01:00

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Interview

New acting head of U.S. bank regulator talks about innovation expands financial inclusion and the government’s role in building frameworks for crypto.

New Head of US Bank Regulator Talks Bringing Crypto to DC With Cointelegraph

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2020-06-17T18:24:00+01:00

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Chairman of the CFTC Heath Tarbert calls for principles rather than rules to dictate the government’s handling of digital assets.

CFTC Chairman Cautions Against ‘Overly Prescriptive Rules’ for Crypto

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2020-06-15T20:05:00+01:00

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Newsletter

Blockchain for distributing votes and independent digital dollars take center stage in the this week’s regulation news.

Law Decoded: Dead Men Face No Charges, June 6-12

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2020-06-12T20:41:00+01:00

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