Industry executives and analysts say that without legislation, regulations are vulnerable to shifting political winds and court challenges.
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Twitter has launched a version of its social media service for the Tor Internet browser.
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order requiring the government to assess the cryptocurrency space.
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