crypto regulation
US Judge Ordered Tether to Produce Financial Records Showing Backing of USDT
A New York judge ordered Tether to produce financial records on the backing of USDT as part of a lawsuit that alleges Tether conspired to issue USDT to inflate the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Former Washington Insider on Future of US Crypto Regulation
Should the Ethereum network be subject to U.S. securities law? That question is at the heart of an SEC case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the lawsuit and what it could mean for Ethereum. Plus, a debate on crypto's risks and opportunities.
Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants the public, including the crypto community, to weigh in on how digital assets might be used in illegal activities and how the department should respond to this issue. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the community’s impact on regulation.
Rep. Jim Himes on Future of Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De speaks with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about the White House’s latest framework for digital assets. The Congressman also weighs in on the future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the potential timeline for crypto regulation legislation in Congress.
Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee, called BA PAC, to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign finance efforts seeking to steer the U.S. government’s debate over digital assets.
SEC, Ripple Call for Immediate Ruling in Suit Over Whether XRP Sales Violated Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs each want a federal judge to rule either that the crypto company affiliated with the XRP cryptocurrency violated federal securities laws or otherwise dismiss the lawsuit without requiring a lengthy trial. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from his recent interview with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about his reaction to the White House's framework for digital assets. Plus, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's introduction of his Libra crypto project to Congress was "catastrophic."
SEC Chair Gensler Testifies Before Lawmakers on Future of Crypto Regulation
According to the Wall Street Journal, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said that proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, which generate new coins for inventors who pool their holdings, take on investment contract-like attributes that could bring them under his agency’s purview. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto regulation.
Crypto Oversight Remains Unclear Despite Biden’s Executive Order
The series of reports from the Treasury Department provided rather limited clarification on what the Biden administration and regulators intend to do about digital assets. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for the construction of a regulatory framework.
Senator Durbin: CFTC Chair Is ‘Lowballing’ Agency's Budget
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) raised $112 million for "rule-making," "hiring," and "training expertise." Chairman Behnam discusses with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) the cost for his agency to become the primary crypto regulator. Plus, why Durbin thinks Chairman Behnam is "lowballing" the annual budget.
