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Spot Bitcoin ETFs 'A Step Towards Regulatory Clarity;' Crypto Policy Outlook 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot bitcoin ETF applications, dramatically broadening access to the 15-year-old cryptocurrency. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, joins "First Mover" to unpack what this means for the exchange that is custodian for most of the ETF issuers. Plus, Injective Labs CEO Eric Chen weighs in on their largest chain upgrade.
Fake Tweets From SEC's Hacked X Account Stir Up the Market; Valkyrie CEO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
Bitcoin (BTC) saw $90 million in liquidations after fake bitcoin ETF approval tweets from the comprised SEC account stirred up the crypto market. Former SEC special counsel Hermine Wong weighs in. Plus, Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald shares the latest update on the spot bitcoin ETF applications as the asset manager awaits approval.
CFTC Targets DeFi; Spot Bitcoin ETF 101
CFTC Commissioner, Christie Goldsmith Romero joins "First Mover" to unpack a report that urges policymakers to look at DeFi. Plus, CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor, Nik De, breaks down spot bitcoin ETFs.
Crypto Industry Gears Up for A Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval; Regulatory Outlook for 2024
Bitcoin broke above $45,000 as the industry anticipates a spot bitcoin ETF approval this week. Bitget Managing Director, Gracy Chen, weighs in on the possibility of an approval and discusses trends to watch in 2024, including layer 2s and gamefi. Plus, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP partner Renato Mariotti joins "First Mover" to discuss why prosecutors decided to drop Sam Bankman-Fried's second trial. And, a regulatory outlook for 2024.
Crypto Court Battles: What to Expect in 2024
Pending court cases that could have a large impact on the crypto industry are top of mind for many market watchers as 2024 nears. CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation, Nikhilesh De, shares an update on the legal developments FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky will face next year.
How Coinbase Is Navigating the Competitive Crypto Landscape
CoinDesk's managing editor for Data & Tokens, Danny Nelson, discusses the road ahead for Coinbase in 2024 after other centralized exchanges, like Binance and FTX, faced major headwinds this year. Plus, insights into some of Coinbase's biggest accomplishments, along with an update on the company's battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A Look Back at the State of Crypto Regulation in 2023
2023 was an eventful year for the digital assets industry. Ripple won a partial victory against the SEC, TradFi giants like BlackRock entered the spot bitcoin ETF race and FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried was found guilty of fraud. Blockchain Association Director of Government Relations Ron Hammond discusses how the crypto regulation has changed in the past 12 months. Plus, his outlook on upcoming regulatory developments in 2024.
Understanding the Success of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil
As investors continue to await approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., a check of Brazil finds hefty demand for such vehicles which have been trading in that country for more than two years. BTG Pactual head of digital assets Andre Portilho shares his thoughts on Brazil's cryptocurrency appetite. BTG Pactual is one of Latin America's largest asset managers.
How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry
As 2023 comes to an end, CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De looks ahead to the upcoming elections in the United States, European Parliament, and India. De explains how these political results might impact the crypto industry.
Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Will Go to Trial in 2024
CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De shares an update on legal developments for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, after he pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion. Prosecutors allege that he helped bad actors launder over $1 billion in stolen crypto through their work building Tornado Cash.
