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SEC Seeing Most Cryptocurrencies as Securities Is 'Ridiculous': Former Sen. Pat Toomey
U.S. House lawmakers have been making strides in crypto regulation, but could the recent flurry of legislative progress become law? Former Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) discusses the outlook for regulatory clarity and why "we still have a ways to go" as the SEC pushes for more industry oversight. Plus, insights into Toomey joining Coinbase's global advisory council and his central bank digital currency (CBDC) outlook.
Binance Claps Back at SEC Lawsuit; FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including the argument Binance attorneys are making in a recent motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has sued former employees of Salameda. And, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces a legal setback after an appeals court rejected his attorneys’ attempt to free him from jail ahead of his trial.
NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Surges This Week, Upbit Leads Volume Growth
IMX, the native token of NFT platform ImmutableX, surged on Thursday to as high as 74 cents, before retreating. The IMX-Korean won (IMX/KRW) pair listed on South Korea's Upbit exchange accounted for nearly 20% of the global activity. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
'Generational Change in Washington' Likely Needed for 'Sensible' Crypto Legislation: Former CFTC Chair
J. Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, weighs in on the state of digital asset regulation in the U.S. "We need some degree of generational change in Washington before we get the sensible crypto legislation that we really need," Giancarlo said.
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo: 'Real Issue' Is Future-Proofing the U.S. Dollar
Former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP J. Christopher Giancarlo shares his thoughts on the potential future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). "The real issue is...how do we future-proof the U.S. dollar?" Giancarlo said. "How do we protect democratic values of economic integrity and economic autonomy in these digital systems?"
Chelsea Manning: 'We're in a Different Era' When It Comes to Information
Nym security consultant Chelsea Manning joins "First Mover" to discuss the future of privacy in the digital world, along with the public access to information. "Now we're in a very different era... we have a broad spectrum of information sources and it's become much more difficult to identify which is the valuable information," Manning said. "We essentially have a needle in a haystack problem."
Robinhood Crypto General Manager Focused on 'Removing the Barrier to the Crypto Space'
Robinhood recently added wallet support for bitcoin and dogecoin, increasing the breadth of its crypto wallet beyond the Ethereum ecosystem. Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat shares insights into the trading platform's crypto journey and the latest trends in user activity.
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: There's a 'False Choice' Between CBDCs and Stablecoins Regarding Privacy
The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill meant to prevent a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). Former CFTC chairman and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP senior counsel J. Christopher Giancarlo weighs in. "There's a false choice between stablecoins and central bank digital currencies when it comes to privacy," Giancarlo said.
Chelsea Manning Discusses State of Financial Privacy, Nym's Mixnet Technology
Nym security consultant Chelsea Manning and Nym CEO Harry Halpin weigh in on the House Financial Services Committee recently approving a bill meant to prevent a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the US. The two also explain how Nym's mixnet technology works and the future of privacy in a digital world.
Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto around the globe as regulators including Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to crack down on crypto. Plus, the latest on Blockchain Week in Manila. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
