crypto regulation
Does The Bahamas Have Enough Resources to Investigate FTX?
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses whether The Bahamas has enough resources to investigate the collapse of FTX, with reference to the pre-taped speech from the country’s Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
New York's Governor Signs 2-Year Ban on New Proof-of-Work Mining
New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Tuesday a two-year moratorium on new permits for proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation and what this means for the mining community.
Binance.US Leans Into National Politics With New Campaign PAC
Binance.US is stepping into national politics with its own political action committee (PAC), the Binance.US Innovation PAC. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto's role in politics as FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried vanish from U.S. policy circles.
Singapore Defends Stance on Binance After FTX Implosion
This week, Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), released a statement to "address misconceptions" after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest in the state of crypto in Singapore and Asia as FTX's implosion continues to ripple across the industry worldwide.
Bankman-Fried Apologizes to FTX Employees, Details Amount of Leverage in Internal Letter
FTX’s former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried apologized to the crypto exchange’s employees and revealed the amount of leverage in an internal letter. "I froze up in the face of pressure,” Bankman-Fried wrote. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the contents of the letter.
US Senators Ask Regulators for a 'Review' of SoFi’s Crypto Offerings
U.S. senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Chris Van Holland (D-Md.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) wrote open letters to digital finance company SoFi and several bank regulators, asking for a "review" of SoFi's crypto offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the concerns about SoFi’s expansion into crypto business. Plus, what to expect from today's FTX court hearing.
FTX Owes $226M to Its Largest Creditor; Total of About $3.1B Owed to Top 50 Creditors
FTX’s largest creditors have claims ranging from hundreds of millions to tens of millions of dollars, according to a recently filed court document. The identities of these creditors are not disclosed, but collectively they are owed approximately $3.1 billion. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in FTX’s bankruptcy. Plus, reaction to new FTX CEO John Ray’s compensation.
Bahamas Securities Regulator Ordered FTX to Transfer Crypto to Government Wallets
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas announced Thursday that it ordered the contents of FTX's crypto wallets to be transferred to government-controlled wallets on the previous Saturday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest.
FTX’s New CEO Condemns Sam Bankman-Fried’s Management of the Crypto Exchange
New FTX CEO John J. Ray III issued a scathing assessment of "unprecedented" poor management practices by his predecessor, Sam Bankman-Fried, in a series of filings in a Delaware court. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
FTX Fallout: Can Proof of Reserves Improve Crypto Transparency?
After FTX’s stunning meltdown, Castle Island Ventures Partner Nic Carter is calling for exchanges to prove they have enough assets in reserve to offset any outstanding liabilities. Carter discusses FTX's implosion and what it shows about the importance of proof of reserves and regulatory clarity.
